Private foundation · EIN 46-6666261 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret Raphael Foundation-Tr

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: 20 grants paid, $507K total, median $20K. 60% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$507K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in PA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beaver County Humane SocietyAliquippa, PAGeneral operating$75K
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs IncWilliston, FLGeneral operating$50K
Orphans of the StormDeerfield, ILGeneral operating$50K
Hope Haven Farm SanctuarySewickley, PAGeneral operating$37K
South Hills Pet RescueMonaca, PAGeneral operating$35K
Animal FriendsPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$35K
Arabian Rescue Mission IncLeitchfield, KYGeneral operating$32K
Humane Animal RescuePittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$25K
Homeless Cat Management TeamNatrona Heights, PAGeneral operating$20K
Tamerlaine Sanctuary & PreserveMontague, NJGeneral operating$20K
Runaways Animal RescuePort Richey, FLGeneral operating$20K
Bird Lab IncPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$20K
Wildlife WorksYoungwood, PAGeneral operating$15K
National Aviary Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$15K
No Dog Left BehindPrinceton, MNGeneral operating$15K
United Disabilities ServicesLancaster, PAGeneral operating$10K
Outreach Teen and Family ServicesPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$10K
Speranza Animal Rescue IncMechanicsburg, PAGeneral operating$10K
Paw Warriors IncSpring Hill, FLGeneral operating$7,500
Opkit Kitty SponsorshipTrenton, FLGeneral operating$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 12 · Florida 4 · Illinois 1 · Kentucky 1 · New Jersey 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Margaret Raphael Foundation-Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bny Mellon Na, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Margaret Raphael Foundation-Tr 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 Margaret Raphael Foundation-Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $507K across 20 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Margaret Raphael Foundation-Tr give?

Pennsylvania (12 grants), Florida (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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