Private foundation · EIN 25-6453053 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sonia Raiziss Giop 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $201K total, median $9,322. 21% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$201K
Median grant
$9,322
Stays in PA
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of FriendsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$33K
The New York Public Library Astor LenoxNew York, NYGeneral operating$23K
American Friends Service CommitteePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$23K
Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$23K
Royal Oak Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$23K
Bennington College CorporationBennington, VTGeneral operating$9,322
Grace Church SchoolNew York, NYGeneral operating$9,322
Rudolf Steiner School IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$9,322
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral operating$9,322
Puppies Behind Bars IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,324
North Shore Animal League America IncPrt Washingtn, NYGeneral operating$7,322
Mighty Mutts IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,322
Humane Society of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,322
Kittykind IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,322

By state: New York 9 · Pennsylvania 3 · Vermont 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Sonia Raiziss Giop Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mellon Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Sonia Raiziss Giop Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sonia Raiziss Giop Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $201K across 14 grants, a median of $9,322.

Where does Sonia Raiziss Giop Charitable Foundation give?

New York (9 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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