Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-6168159. Reported 352 grants totalling $12.8M to 181 recipients across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $20,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $10,000 and $30,000; the smallest was $2,500 and the largest $2,896,450. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $2,896,450 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Elk Regional Health Center Inc | St Marys, PA | $750,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Dickinson Center Inc | St Marys, PA | $686,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Elk Cnty Catholic School System | St Marys, PA | $367,950 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Dubois | Dubois, PA | $343,750 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Dubois Area Catholic School Inc | Dubois, PA | $260,300 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Mhy Family Services | Mars, PA | $251,814 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| St Marys Area Ambulance Services | St Marys, PA | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Washington, DC | $235,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Allegheny Health Network Hospice | Pittsburgh, PA | $182,200 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Hope Center for Arts and Technology | Sharon, PA | $180,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Community Health Clinic | Butler, PA | $175,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Buhl Park Corporation | Hermitage, PA | $160,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $160,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Christ the King Manor Inc | Dubois, PA | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $150,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Penn Highlands Healthcare | Dubois, PA | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | $150,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Bradley Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $145,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Elk County Catholic School System | St Marys, PA | $132,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Holy Rosary Parish | Johnsonburg, PA | $125,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Guardian Angel Center Inc | Ridgway, PA | $120,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital of Pgh Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $115,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | $110,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Crystal Fire Department of St Marys | Saint Marys, PA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Diocese of Erie St Mark Catholic Center | Erie, PA | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Dubois Regional Medical Center | Dubois, PA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Anthony School Programs | Wexford, PA | $95,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Light of Life Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | $90,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Erie, PA | $90,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Boys Club Holding Corp | St Marys, PA | $85,080 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shenango Valley Catholic School System | Hermitage, PA | $80,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| United Way of Mercer County | Hermitage, PA | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Family House Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Dubois | Dubois, PA | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Gannon University | Erie, PA | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Urban Impact | Pittsburgh, PA | $75,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Buhl Community Recreation Center | Sharon, PA | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Living & Support Services | Pittsburgh, PA | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Keystone Blind Association | Sharon, PA | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School | Coraopolis, PA | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | Pittsburgh, PA | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Village Theater Company | Sewickley, PA | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Center | Hermitage, PA | $55,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Seton Center Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | Carnegie, PA | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| South Hills Interfaith Ministries | Bethel Park, PA | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Boro of Johnsonburg | Johnsonburg, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Citizens Against Physical Sexual and Emotional Abuse Inc | Ridgeway, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fd | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Invision Human Services | Reading, PA | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Kidsvoice | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Prince of Peace Center | Farrell, PA | $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church | St Marys, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Lutheran Home at Kane | Kane, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Womens Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Community Education Council | St Marys, PA | $48,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Crisis Center North Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| North Hills Affordable Housing | Glenshaw, PA | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | $42,500 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lending Hearts | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Mary and Alexander Laughlin Children Ctr | Sewickley, PA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sarah Heinz House Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Spina Bifida Assoc of Western Pennsylvania | Mars, PA | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Urban Impact Forndation | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Women's Center & Shelter | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | Zellenople, PA | $37,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cray Youth & Family Services | New Castle, PA | $35,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Jamie's Dream Team | Mckeesport, PA | $35,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of Western Pa | Sewickley, PA | $35,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| St Mary's Cavalier Basketball | St Marys, PA | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| 412 Food Rescue Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center | Tarentum, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bella Terra Stables | Murrysville, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Children's Home of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Options Inc | Princeton, NJ | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Heritage Community Initiatives | Braddock, PA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Holy Family Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic (dr Scales) Az | Scottsdale, AZ | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | Wexford, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Verland | Sewickley, PA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| CASA of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cen Clear Child Services Inc | Bigler, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Founda | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| First Regular Baptist Church | Lewistown, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Helpmates Foundation Guardian Angel Center | Kersey, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jubilee Association Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary School | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Parkinson Foundation of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Penfield Volunteer Fire Dept | Penfield, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Titusville Area Health Center Fdn | Titusville, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $24,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Auberle | Mckeesport, PA | $22,680 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Center for Community Resources | Butler, PA | $21,600 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Glad Run Lutheran Services | Pittsburgh, PA | $21,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville | Sharpsville, PA | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Butler County Community College Education Foundation | Butler, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Family Guidance Inc | Cranberry Township, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Global Links | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Joshuas Haven | Sharon, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Kids Voice | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Miracle League of Moon Township | Moon Township, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese Erie | Erie, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Seton Lasalle Catholic High School Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sisters Place Inc | Clairton, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Truth and Grace Fellowship | Hermitage, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services | Dubois, PA | $18,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Arc of Jefferson County | De Lancey, PA | $16,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Brockway Center for Arts and Technology | Brockway, PA | $16,085 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bethany Christian Services Inc | Meadville, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Brockway Firemens Relief Assoc | Brockway, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Central Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Childrens Institute Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Food Warehouse | Sharon, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hosanna Industries | Gibsonia, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Jamies Dream Team | Mckeesport, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Latino Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Pine Valley Bible Conference | Elwood City, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare Network | Oakmont, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Watson Institute | Sewickley, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity | Wexford, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Young Adult Survivors United | Allison Park, PA | $12,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Achieva | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| All Aboard Ellwood Inc | Ellwood City, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Beverly's Birthdays | N Huntingdon, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Catholic Youth Assoc of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Catholic Youth Assoc of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Children's Aid Society of Clearfield County | Clearfield, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Children's Institute of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | Montoursville, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Faith United Methodist Church of Fox Chapel | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Familylinks Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church | Denver, CO | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Horses With Hope | Bethel, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jeremiahs Place | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mengle Memorial Library | Brockway, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mercer County Food Bank | Sharon, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Aviary in Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| North Catholic High School | Cranberry Township, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| North Hills Affordable Housing Hearth | Glenshaw, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pa Organization for Women in Early Recovery - Power | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Care Centers | Wexford, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Saint Ambrose Academy | Wexford, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Skyline Recovery | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Mary Magdalene Parish Chart | Eastlake, OH | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Paul Homes | Greenville, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United Methodist Church Union | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Carlisle, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bucksgahuda and Western Railroad Co | Saint Marys, PA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Angels Place Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Assemble Inc | Seattle, WA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bender Leadership Adademy | Corapolis, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Childrens Aid Society of Clearfield County | Clearfield, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christian Laymans Corps | Greensburg, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cism Team of Butler County Inc | Harmony, PA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Coraopolis Community Development Corp | Coraopolis, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dry Bones Ministries | Volant, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Extravagant Love Project | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Warren County YMCA | Warren, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Life Choices Inc | Kittanning, PA | $4,375 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
92 of 181 (51%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 62%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 193 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 75 | $2,305,519 | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 89 | $2,752,000 | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 78 | $2,236,530 | $13,250 |
| 2023 | 109 | $2,656,285 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $2,896,450 | $2,896,450 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
96% of its giving went to organizations in Pennsylvania. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
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- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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