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Dsf Charitable Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251847237  ·  Private foundation

Dsf Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.2M in grants paid and $117.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 104 individual grants from this funder — $18.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$117.0M
Total assets
104
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dsf Charitable Foundation funds

Dsf Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, veterans.

childrendisabledfamiliesveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dsf Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Saint Vincent College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM, NURSING EDUCATION BUILDING
Lotrobe, PA$3.2M2024
East Coast Zoological Society
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR NEW AQUARIUM AND CONSERVATION CENTER
Melbourne, FL$2.5M2023
University of Pittsburgh - Brain Institute
ATLAS OF BRAIN NETWORKS
Pittsburgh, PA$1.4M2020
East Coast Zoological Society
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Melbourne, FL$1.2M2024
Family House
FAMILY HOUSE LIBERTY AVENUE
Pittsburgh, PA$1.0M2022
University of Pittsburgh - Va Mri Calibration Project
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MRI CALIBRATION PROJECT
Pittsburgh, PA$650K2022
University of Pittsburgh - Covid-19 Pilot Grant Program
CTSI COVID-19 GRANT PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA$350K2020
Presbyterian Seniorcare
DEMENTIA360
Oakmont, PA$258K2022
Presbyterian Seniorcare
VALIDATION AND SCALING OF DEMENTIA360
Oakmont, PA$258K2023
Christian Appalachian Project
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHING OUTLET
Paintsville, KY$250K2023
The Woodlands Foundation
AMPHITHEATER
Wexford, PA$250K2022
Medical University of South Carolina
EQUIPMENT FOR DENTAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Charleston, SC$218K2023
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
TROPICAL FOREST HAWAI'I EXHIBIT
Pittsburgh, PA$204K2023
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
TROPICAL RAINFOREST HAWAI'I EXHIBIT
Pittsburgh, PA$204K2022
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
TROPICAL FOREST HAWAI'I EXHIBIT
Pittsburgh, PA$204K2024

Dsf Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.2M
2022$3.8M
2023$5.2M
2024$6.3M

How to apply for funding from Dsf Charitable Foundation

From Dsf Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE WEBSITE ABOVE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at dsfcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Dsf Charitable Foundation

Does Dsf Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Dsf Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dsf Charitable Foundation fund?
Dsf Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Saint Vincent College, East Coast Zoological Society, University of Pittsburgh - Brain Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dsf Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Dsf Charitable Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.5M over 104 grants.
Where is Dsf Charitable Foundation located?
Dsf Charitable Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251847237.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dsf Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dsf Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.