Private foundation · EIN 85-6275022 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ross and Carol Nese 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $121K total, median $121K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$121K
Median grant
$121K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PAFrom Service to Safety: Building Veteran Pathways into Pittsburgh's First Responder Workforce$121K

About this foundation

Ross and Carol Nese Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of The Ross and Carol Nese Fdn, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ross and Carol Nese Foundation 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 Ross and Carol Nese Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $121K across 1 grants, a median of $121K.

Where does Ross and Carol Nese Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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