Private foundation · EIN 84-1776958 · Canonsburg, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Core Cares Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 200 grants paid, $697K total, median $500. 64% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
200
$697K
Median grant
$500
Stays in PA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 200 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PAHouse at new wvu children's hospital$200K
Growing Up Greene (formerly CASA)Waynesburg, PAChild victim therapy program$35K
Frank Calandra Jr FoundationPittsburgh, PADiabetes research$20K
Outflow Fishing SponsorshipGeorgetown, PACommunity-youth fishing event$18K
Advanced Leadership InstitutePittsburgh, PASupport leadership program$15K
Big Brothers Big SistersPittsburgh, PAHuman services-annual contribution$15K
Community Foundation of Greene CtyWaynesburg, PASupport community programs$15K
Girls Scouts of Western PaPittsburgh, PASupport youth program$15K
Lauren's Wish Addiction CenterMorgantown, WVSupport addiction center$13K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PAHuman services$12K
West Virginia State Parks FdnSouth Charleston, WVEquipment for twin falls state park$12K
Bluefield State Univ FoundationBluefield, WVSupport mining engineering program$10K
Corner Cupboard Food BankWaynesburg, PASupport community food bank$10K
Governor's One Shot Hungry ProgramSouth Charleston, WVCommunity food drive$10K
Helping HouseJefferson, PASupport community program$10K
Morris Township Vol Fire DeptProsperity, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$10K
4mycity IncBaltimore, MDSupport food bank$7,500
Greene County Human ServicesWaynesburg, PACommunity human services pgms$7,500
Friends of Coal Ladies AuxiliaryBeckley, WVHuman services community events$6,500
Lemoyne Community CenterWashington, PASupport community program$6,000
West Finley Volunteer Fire DeptWest Finley, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$6,000
West Greene Hs FootballWaynesburg, PASupport youth athetics$6,000
4mycity IncBaltimore, MDSupport food bank$5,000
Bailey Sporting Clays AssocWind Ridge, PASupport youth community event$5,000
Carmichaels Area School DistrictCarmichaels, PASupport school program$5,000
Center Township Volunteer Fire DeptRogersville, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$5,000
Central Assembly of GodHouston, PACommunity outreach project$5,000
Church of the Covenant PreschoolWashington, PASupport school program$5,000
Horses With HopeBridgeville, PAEquine therapy program$5,000
Junior Achievement of Western PaBridgeville, PASupport school program$5,000
Morris Township Vol Fire DeptNinevah, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$5,000
Our Lady of Peace SchoolWheeling, WVPurchase cafeteria furniture$5,000
Richhill Township Volunteer FireWind Ridge, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$5,000
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PAHuman services$5,000
South Hills Interfaith MinistriesBethel Park, PAHuman services$5,000
Triadelphia Volunteer Fire DeptTriadelphia, WVPublic safety - support of vfd$5,000
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PASupport school program$5,000
Washington TownshipProsperity, PACommunity program$5,000
Wvma Educational Fund IncCharleston, WVSupport youth education program$5,000
Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WVStudent athlete welfare fund$5,000
Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WVMens golf team operating fund$5,000
Wyoming County Toy FundMullens, WVCommunity toy fund$5,000
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PAHuman services-red shoe ball$4,850
American Legion Post 639Claysville, PASupport community program$4,000
B Your Best UBaltimore, MDCommunity food bank$3,500
Houston Pumpkin FestivalHouston, PASupport community festival$3,500
Mullens Dogwood FestivalMullens, WVSupport community festival$3,000
West Greene School DistrictWaynesburg, PASupport school program$3,000
Neighbor to Neighbor of Sw PaWashington, PACommunity outreach program$2,870
Carmichaels & Cumberland VfdCarmichaels, PAPublic safety - equip for vfd$2,500
Itmann Food BankMullens, WVCommunity food bank$2,500
M7 Sports FoundationBeaver, PASupport youth athletics$2,500
Memma Central Advisory Council Tim Shell ScholarshipScenery Hill, PAYouth scholarship program$2,500
Spencer Family YMCABethel Park, PAHuman services$2,500
The Salvation ArmyCarnegie, PAHuman services$2,500
Carmichaels & Cumberland VfdCarmichaels, PASupport vfd scholarship program$2,000
Colby's Stars FoundationWaynesburg, PAPediatric cancer care$2,000
Stockdale Volunteer Fire DeptStockdale, PAPublic safety - support of vfd$2,000
Western Pa Bleeding Disorders FdnBeaver, PASupport health care foundation$2,000
Wyoming Cnty Career & Technical CtrPineville, WVSupport school program$2,000

By state: Pennsylvania 128 · West Virginia 59 · Maryland 3 · Ohio 10

About this foundation

Core Cares Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Matthew Tyree, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Core Cares Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Core Cares Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $697K across 200 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Core Cares Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (128 grants), West Virginia (59 grants), Maryland (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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