Private foundation · EIN 82-6633955 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lovejoy Family Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $125K total, median $10K. 80% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$125K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Community Thrift StoreSharpsburg, PAGeneral contribution$25K
Trade Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PASupport for those in need$23K
CASA San JosePittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$20K
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$20K
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PAGeneral contribution$15K
Fire Aid LAInglewood, CAGeneral contribution$5,000
Hello NeighborPittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$5,000
The Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PAEducational scholarships for young employees based on merit$5,000
Ladies of CharityThiensville, WIGeneral contribution$5,000
905 WesaPittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$1,800

By state: Pennsylvania 8 · California 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Lovejoy Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of David R Lovejoy and Susan L Lovej, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Lovejoy Family Charitable 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 Lovejoy Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lovejoy Family Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), California (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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