Private foundation · EIN 23-7931543 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilson J and Karen a Farmerie Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $72K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$72K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Angel's PlacePittsburgh, PAGeneral$20K
Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe, PASeminary scholarship fund$10K
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of EngineeringPittsburgh, PAScholarship fund$10K
Glock FoundationBethel Park, PAGeneral$5,000
Brother's Brother FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral$5,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral$5,000
Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAFarmerie family fund$5,000
South Hills Interfaith MovementBethel Park, PAGeneral$2,500
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankPittsburgh, PAGeneral$2,500
Society of St Vincent de PaulPittsburgh, PAIn memory of maurice$2,500
Operation Walk PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral$2,000
Standing in the GapBethel Park, PAThanksgiving food drive$1,500
Resurrection ParishPittsburgh, PAFor emmaus (men) ministry$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 12 · New York 1

About this foundation

Wilson J and Karen a Farmerie Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wilson J and Karen a Farmerie Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wilson J and Karen a Farmerie Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $72K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wilson J and Karen a Farmerie Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (12 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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