Private foundation · EIN 26-1629061 · Latrobe, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $1,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $137K total, median $1,500. 49% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$137K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in PA
49%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$3.0M

How to apply

Written proposal with purpose Contact: Janet E Desko Trustee, 162 Tudor Manor Road, Latrobe, Pa, 7243962804 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe, PADonation$15K
Go2goalLatrobe, PADonation$13K
Felician SistersCoraopolis, PADonation$13K
St Therese Catholic ChurchParkville, MODonation$7,000
Penfed FoundationAlexandria, VADonation$5,000
Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PADonation$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNDonation$5,000
St Therese Catholic SchoolParkville, MODonation$5,000
Paley Orthopedic & Spine InstituteWest Palm Beach, FLDonation$5,000
St Anne HomeGreensburg, PADonation$5,000
Allegheny Health NetworkMonroeville, PADonation$4,000
Lock Haven University FoundationLock Haven, PADonation$2,500
Greater Latrobe Partnes in Education FoundationLatrobe, PADonation$2,500
Food AllergiesorgMc Lean, VADonation$2,500
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZDonation$2,500
Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchJohns Island, SCDonation$2,500
Sacred Heart ChurchYoungstown, PADonation$2,500
Latin American Children's FundPittsburgh, PADonation$2,500
Charleston Collegiate SchoolJohns Island, SCDonation$2,500
Cambria Heights Football BoostersPatton, PADonation$2,000
Cambria Heights PTOPatton, PADonation$2,000
Lawrenceville UnitedPittsburgh, PADonation$2,000
Canine Service PalsCoraopolis, PADonation$2,000
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PADonation$2,000
Water MissionCharleston, SCDonation$2,000
Light of Life Rescue MissionPittsburgh, PADonation$2,000
Huckleberry Trails Animal SanctuaryShermans Dale, PADonation$1,500
Our Lady of Mercy Community OutreachJohns Island, SCDonation$1,500
Kc RiverdawgsPlatte City, MODonation$1,500
St Luke Greek Orthodox ChurchBroomall, PADonation$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYDonation$1,000
Synergy Services IncParkville, MODonation$1,000
McGuire Memorial FundMoon Township, PADonation$1,000
Edmond Mobile MealsEdmond, OKDonation$1,000
Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHDonation$1,000
Youngstown Whitney Volunteer Fire DepartmentYoungstown, PADonation$1,000
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYDonation$1,000
Johns Island Presbyterian ChurchJohns Island, SCDonation$1,000
Charleston Area Therapeutic RidingJohns Island, SCDonation$1,000
St James Evangelical Lutheran ChurchYoungstown, PADonation$1,000
FIRST Baptist Church of ElkinsElkins, WVDonation$1,000
Ewtn Global Catholic NetworkIrondale, ALDonation$1,000
SmepcmiaBethel Park, PADonation$700
Indiana Area School DistrictIndiana, PADonation$500
SOS Low CountryMount Pleasant, SCDonation$500
West Virginia Movement DisorderHuntington, WVDonation$500
Shop With a Cop NpoGreensburg, PADonation$500
Westmoreland County Food BankDelmont, PADonation$500
Little Sisters of the PoorPittsburgh, PADonation$500
Respite Care CharlestonCharleston, SCDonation$200
FIRST Tee-Greater CharlestonMount Pleasant, SCDonation$200
Swing for the Low CountryMount Pleasant, SCDonation$200
MetanioaNorth Charleston, SCDonation$200

By state: Pennsylvania 26 · Missouri 4 · South Carolina 11 · Virginia 2 · Tennessee 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Janet E Desko, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written proposal with purpose Deadlines: NO.

How much does George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $137K across 53 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (26 grants), Missouri (4 grants), South Carolina (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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