CDL Family Foundation
CDL Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing shows grants to organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Pennsylvania recipients.
CDL Family Foundation at a glance
In short: CDL Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,637,988
- +243.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,176
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $28,321,785
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CDL Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written proposal stating the purpose of the contribution. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Keith Loiselle Director
Mailing address: 535 Smithfield Street Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 918-1143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CDL Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tunnel to Towers ($285K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 58 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 69% of grant dollars. Minnesota and Ohio each received 9%, Tennessee received 5%, and Virginia received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CDL Family Foundation gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $285,000 |
| Tri-Woods Foundation Gibsonia, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation | $200,000 |
| Network of Life Pittsburgh, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $151,500 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Glenshaw, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $131,875 |
| Renew the I Do Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $100,000 |
| Franciscan University Steubenville, OH | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $100,000 |
| The Seeds of Faith Campaign Duluth, MN | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $100,000 |
| Move a Mountain Missions Pittsburgh, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $76,650 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hosp Memphis, TN | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $75,000 |
| Folds of Honor Wexford, PA | To further the mission and purpose of the foundation. | $56,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing lists 34 grants in 2024, 12 in 2023, and 4 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,321,785 | $1,138,946 | $1,758,596 | $1,637,988 | 34 | $1,640,538 | $1,048,039 | $1,673,994 |
| 2023 | $28,950,573 | $459,142 | $662,796 | $476,570 | 12 | $559,609 | $715,689 | $1,471,249 |
| 2022 | $29,137,139 | $188,302 | $51,163 | $7,600 | 4 | $7,600 | $264,564 | $1,453,944 |
| 2021 | $29,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 8 | $1,000,000 | — | $19,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CDL Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — 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 2024 filing does not state a specific mission beyond the grant-purpose wording, “to further the mission and purpose of the foundation.”
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients. Move A Mountain Missions says it organizes service mission trips rooted in the Catholic faith to serve vulnerable people. College of St Joseph the Worker describes its mission as providing quality trade education. Variety the Children’s Charity says it provides programs, experiences and equipment for children with disabilities in parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,637,988 through 34 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $285,000, with a median grant of $17,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $285,000 to Tunnel to Towers in Philadelphia, $200,000 to Tri-Woods Foundation in Gibsonia, $151,500 to Network of Life in Pittsburgh, and $131,875 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenshaw. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Renew the I Do Foundation in Pittsburgh, Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and The Seeds of Faith Campaign in Duluth, Minnesota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith E Loiselle as president and Carol Loiselle as vice president.
CDL Family Foundation is led by Keith E. Loiselle, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith E. Loiselle
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carol Loiselle
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 CDL Family Foundation
How much does CDL Family Foundation give each year?
CDL Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $477K across 12 grants.
What is CDL Family Foundation's typical grant size?
CDL Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $48,176, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CDL Family Foundation give grants?
CDL Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (9%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants), Wexford, PA (4 grants), Gibsonia, PA (2 grants) and Steubenville, OH (2 grants).
Does CDL Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on CDL Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission and Purpose of the Foundation." (34 grants).
Who are CDL Family Foundation's largest grantees?
CDL Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tunnel to Towers ($285,000), Tri-Woods Foundation ($200,000) and Network of Life ($151,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CDL Family Foundation?
CDL Family Foundation reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does CDL Family Foundation fund?
The 2024 filing does not state a specific mission beyond the grant-purpose wording, “to further the mission and purpose of the foundation.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CDL Family Foundation?
The filing says to submit a written proposal stating the purpose of the contribution. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CDL Family Foundation's EIN?
CDL Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3885559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CDL Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cdl-family-foundation-morg_c724ce5a998346cb88d497002933a890
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