Private foundation · EIN 83-3712504 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Religious Support Fund

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: 9 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $120K. 44% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$1.3M
Median grant
$120K
Stays in PA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arquidiocesis de MonterreyMonterrey, MXReimbursement of medical expenses of priests and bishops not covered by med. insurance$350K
Sisters of LifeSuffern, NYTo assist with payment of costs for medical supplies, treatments, insurance premiums and co-pays, and night care of elderly and infirmed si…$350K
Totus TuusPittsburgh, PATo help retired consecrated women with basic living and medical expenses.$199K
Province of St Augustine of the Capuchin OrderPittsburgh, PATo provide financial assistance for the healthcare and maintenance of the retired or infirmed friars.$125K
Brothers of the Christian SchoolsEatontown, NJSupport in connection with the need for care, safety, and comfort among the aging religious community.$120K
St Paul Center for Biblical TheologySteubenville, OHSupport the formation of seminarians and graduate theology students$100K
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Bvm IncStockbridge, MATo pay premiums for insurance for disabled members of the religious community.$40K
Diocese of Pittsburgh Saint Paul SeminarPittsburgh, PAPromoting life-transforming scripture study$20K
Congregation of the Sisters of Merciful JesusPittsburgh, PASupport for health expenses$19K

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · INTL 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1 · Ohio 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Religious Support Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Schneider Downs and Co Inc, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Religious Support Fund 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 Religious Support Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 9 grants, a median of $120K.

Where does Religious Support Fund give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), INTL (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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