Centimark Foundation
Centimark Foundation is a private foundation based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 172 grants totaling $2,292,900; its listed grants included support for education, food assistance, homelessness services, veterans, and community organizations.
Centimark Foundation at a glance
In short: Centimark Foundation gave $2.3M across 172 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,292,900
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 172
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,331
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,904,316
- -35.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (47 of 171, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Centimark Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Grandview Circle, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone: (724) 743-7747
Website: https://centimark.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Centimark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Education Partnership ($196K). Together the top 10 received $611K.
Grant Size Distribution
768 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 753 grants of 768 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The reported shares for other recipient states were Ohio (3%), Arkansas (1%), Georgia (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 172 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Centimark Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 47 of 171 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 928% 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 $637K (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 172 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Partnership Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $196,000 |
| Ashtabula Dream Center Ashtabula, OH | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| Greater PGH Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | Operating Expenses | $58,600 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $55,000 |
| Washington Christian Outreach Washington, PA | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| City Rescue Mission of New Castle New Castle, PA | Operating Expenses | $45,000 |
| Washington City Mission Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $40,000 |
| Marianna Christian Outreach Fredericktown, PA | Operating Expenses | $36,000 |
| Outdoor Odyssey Boswell, PA | Operating Expenses | $35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Hires Veterans Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
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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 | $3,904,316 | $166,845 | $2,309,976 | $2,292,900 | 172 | $2,292,900 | $166,845 | $247,010 |
| 2024 | $6,047,447 | $5,161,870 | $2,349,415 | $2,340,900 | 175 | $2,340,900 | $161,870 | $306,667 |
| 2023 | $3,234,992 | $2,590,687 | $1,981,996 | $1,978,271 | 142 | $1,978,271 | $90,587 | $142,966 |
| 2022 | $2,626,301 | $1,014,474 | $1,235,563 | $1,237,808 | 143 | $1,232,808 | $14,474 | $133,440 |
| 2021 | $2,847,390 | $1,800,791 | $1,002,726 | $999,707 | 136 | $999,707 | $791 | $124,872 |
| 2020 | $2,049,325 | $1,801,252 | $639,557 | $636,744 | 62 | — | $1,252 | $72,534 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Centimark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $247K 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
No mission statement for the Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving a range of needs. For example, Washington Christian Outreach says it provides assistance and services to people within and outside Washington County; Washington City Mission says it shelters and supports homeless people toward independent living; and Pittsburgh Hires Veterans says it provides free support to military members and veterans seeking education, training, and employment.
Other 2025 grantees describe work addressing hunger, community hardship, and local programs. Food Helpers says its mission is to end hunger through equitable aid, education, and resources. North Hills Community Outreach says it addresses crisis, hardship, and poverty in 50 Allegheny County communities. LeMoyne Community Center describes its work as developing and stabilizing its community through education, arts, health, and recreation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation awarded 172 grants totaling $2,292,900. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $196,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants were for operating expenses. Among the largest were The Education Partnership ($196,000), Ashtabula Dream Center ($60,000), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($58,600), and Little Sisters of the Poor ($55,000). Other notable awards included Washington Christian Outreach ($50,000), City Rescue Mission of New Castle ($45,000), and Washington City Mission ($40,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy M. Dunlap as Trustee/VP, Thor D. DiCesare as Secretary, John A. Rudzik as Trustee/Treasurer, and John L. Heisey as Trustee.
Centimark Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Rudzik
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John L. Heisey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Dunlap
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thor D. Dicesare
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward B. Dunlap Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee & President
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 Centimark Foundation
How much does Centimark Foundation give each year?
Centimark Foundation gave $2.3M across 172 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 175 grants.
What is Centimark Foundation's typical grant size?
Centimark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,331, across 172 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Centimark Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Centimark Foundation give grants?
Centimark Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (75 grants), Washington, PA (11 grants), Bethel Park, PA (5 grants) and McMurray, PA (4 grants).
Does Centimark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Centimark Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (172 of 172) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Centimark Foundation's largest grantees?
Centimark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Education Partnership ($196,000), Ashtabula Dream Center ($60,000) and Greater PGH Community Food Bank ($58,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Centimark Foundation?
Centimark Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Centimark Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Centimark Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Centimark Foundation's EIN?
Centimark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8911858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Centimark Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Centimark Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/centimark-foundation-morg_42d6fa1892884789b7620bc3c63df6b0
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