Private foundation · EIN 25-6906952 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $262K total, median $20K. 50% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Primarily religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$262K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in PA
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.0M

How to apply

Letter stating charitable purpose and amount of grant requested. Contact: Joan R Stephans, 621 Trotwood Circle, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4128312264 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Primarily religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City, SDScholarship funding$40K
The Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PAIn support of the k&l fund$40K
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchPittsburgh, PAGeneral purpose$40K
Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PALearning innovations and general support$37K
Hungarian Catholic MissionPortola Valley, CAIn support of the benedictine abbey of pannonhalma$30K
Upmc Children's Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral purpose and research$30K
Franklin Road AcademyNashville, TNGeneral purpose$25K
Arnold & Winnie Palmer FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral purpose$14K
The Noah Angelici Hope FoundationVenetia, PAGeneral purpose$3,000
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation IncPittsburgh, PAGeneral purpose$1,000
Morton Plant Mease Health Care FoundationClearwater, FLGeneral purpose$1,000
Upper St Clair Volunteer Fire DepartmentUpper St Clair, PAGeneral purpose$500
Veterinary Care FoundationMorriston, FLGeneral purpose$500
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MEGeneral purpose$85

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · South Dakota 1 · California 1 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 3 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter stating charitable purpose and amount of grant requested. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $262K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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