Church Brew Works Foundation
Church Brew Works Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $16,225.
Church Brew Works Foundation at a glance
In short: Church Brew Works Foundation gave $16K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $676.042), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,225
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $676
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $177,476
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Church Brew Works Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing names Sean or Patricia Casey as contacts, states that there is no prescribed form, and says grants are made to organizations authorized to carry on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational…
The filing names Sean or Patricia Casey as contacts, states that there is no prescribed form, and says grants are made to organizations authorized to carry on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities. The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None specified.
- Deadline
- None specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Sean Or Patricia Casey
Mailing address: 36 Woodland Farms Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 967-0806
Website: https://www.churchbrew.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Church Brew Works Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wild and Free Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (3%), Colorado (2%), and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Church Brew Works Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $256; repeat grants $760. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $425 repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild and Free Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,700 |
| SSA Annual Fund Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Audobon Society of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $800 |
| The Western Pa Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Surgicorps International Glenshaw, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fox Families Care Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,476 | $19,886 | $17,926 | $16,225 | 24 | $16,225 | $9,806 | $17,983 |
| 2023 | $175,637 | $41,843 | $17,299 | $12,650 | 21 | $12,650 | $29,194 | $14,804 |
| 2022 | $154,285 | $41,338 | $9,657 | $8,550 | 16 | $8,550 | $31,431 | $12,508 |
| 2021 | $121,676 | $27,177 | $11,294 | $9,450 | 18 | $9,450 | $5,833 | $9,942 |
| 2020 | $105,891 | $-13,865 | $16,821 | $9,640 | 11 | — | — | $9,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Church Brew Works Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions: The Neighborhood Academy says it prepares low-income students for higher education; Surgicorps International says it provides free surgical procedures and medical care to people in need in developing countries; and Fox Families Care says it provides resources to children and families facing financial hardship in the Fox Chapel Area School District.
Other 2024 recipients include Grow Pittsburgh, whose stated mission is to demonstrate, teach, and promote responsible urban food production, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, which describes its work as presenting ballet performances, training student dancers, and providing education and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $16,225. Grants ranged from $125 to $3,000, with a median grant of $375. Its largest listed awards were $3,000 to Wild and Free Foundation, $2,700 to The Neighborhood Academy, and $2,500 to SSA Annual Fund; each was listed as unrestricted.
The filing also lists awards of $800 to Audubon Society of Western PA, $700 to The Western PA Conservancy, and $500 each to Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition, and Surgicorps International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sean Casey and Patricia Casey as trustees.
Church Brew Works Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia K. Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean C. Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Church Brew Works Foundation
How much does Church Brew Works Foundation give each year?
Church Brew Works Foundation gave $16K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 21 grants.
What is Church Brew Works Foundation's typical grant size?
Church Brew Works Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $375, and its average grant was $676, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Church Brew Works Foundation that year got $256 on average.
Where does Church Brew Works Foundation give grants?
Church Brew Works Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (20 grants).
Does Church Brew Works Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Church Brew Works Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Church Brew Works Foundation's largest grantees?
Church Brew Works Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wild and Free Foundation ($3,000), The Neighborhood Academy ($2,700) and SSA Annual Fund ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Church Brew Works Foundation?
Church Brew Works Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 Church Brew Works Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Church Brew Works Foundation?
The filing names Sean or Patricia Casey as contacts, states that there is no prescribed form, and says grants are made to organizations authorized to carry on charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Church Brew Works Foundation's EIN?
Church Brew Works Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3985778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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