Catherine and Mark H Loevner
Catherine and Mark H Loevner is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Catherine and Mark H Loevner at a glance
In short: Catherine and Mark H Loevner gave $99K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,550
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,292
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $890,092
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (25 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catherine and Mark H Loevner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 Bennington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 973-7409
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catherine and Mark H Loevner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ($12K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% to New York, 11% to Florida, 2% to Ohio, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Catherine and Mark H Loevner open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 43 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 163% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $99K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $10,600 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| LGBT Network Bridgehampton, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of University of PA Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Women's Committee Carnegie Art Museum Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Frick Museum & Historical Center Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $890,092 | $73,765 | $100,550 | $98,550 | 43 | $98,550 | $80,061 | $36,970 |
| 2024 | $916,877 | $75,881 | $85,113 | $83,985 | 44 | $83,985 | $75,881 | $35,816 |
| 2023 | $926,109 | $99,906 | $60,240 | $58,688 | 39 | $58,688 | $77,028 | $34,620 |
| 2022 | $886,443 | $102,596 | $38,464 | $37,464 | 37 | $37,464 | $71,596 | $37,344 |
| 2021 | $822,311 | $65,271 | $56,163 | $55,598 | 47 | $55,598 | $37,469 | $38,947 |
| 2020 | $813,203 | $66,313 | $37,992 | $37,284 | 38 | — | $39,828 | $29,880 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine and Mark H Loevner reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is unrestricted contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants support organizations working in areas including performing and visual arts, parks and riverfronts, history, education, and human services. For example, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre describes its work as presenting ballet performances, training student dancers, and providing education and community engagement; Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says it improves quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks with the community. Culture for One says it enriches the lives of children in foster care through the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $98,550. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Larger grants included $12,000 to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, $10,600 to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, $10,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, and $6,000 to Heinz History Center. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to American Folk Art Museum, Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, LGBT Network, Trustees of University of PA, and Women’s Committee Carnegie Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Catherine Loevner is listed as Trustee/Settlor on the 2025 filing.
Catherine and Mark H Loevner is led by Catherine Loevner, Trustee & Settlor on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Loevner
Trustee & Settlor
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark H. Loevner (2020–2022) — Trustee & Settlor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Catherine and Mark H Loevner
How much does Catherine and Mark H Loevner give each year?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner gave $99K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 44 grants.
What is Catherine and Mark H Loevner's typical grant size?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,292, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Catherine and Mark H Loevner that year got $1K on average.
Where does Catherine and Mark H Loevner give grants?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (27 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Catherine and Mark H Loevner give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Catherine and Mark H Loevner's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Catherine and Mark H Loevner's largest grantees?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner's largest 2025 grantees include Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ($12,000), Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy ($10,600) and Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catherine and Mark H Loevner?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner reported $890K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Catherine and Mark H Loevner fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is unrestricted contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants support organizations working in areas including performing and visual arts, parks and riverfronts, history, education, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catherine and Mark H Loevner?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Catherine and Mark H Loevner's EIN?
Catherine and Mark H Loevner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3325297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Catherine and Mark H Loevner accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Catherine and Mark H Loevner funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/catherine-and-mark-h-loevner-morg_19c5f16a6f914b8b9c5747b232f6ad04
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