Core Cares Foundation
Core Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations and programs, including child and family services, youth activities, health, community programs, and other purposes described in its grant listings.
Core Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Core Cares Foundation gave $697K across 200 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $697,265
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 200
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,486
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,103,040
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% 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 Core Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 Technology Drive Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone: (724) 416-8280
Website: https://corefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Core Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities ($222K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $383K.
Grant Size Distribution
639 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 635 grants of 639 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (80%) and West Virginia (17%), with 2% going to Maryland and 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 200 itemized grants.
Cities
How Core Cares Foundation gives
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 226% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 656% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 200 grants totaling $697K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Pittsburgh, PA | House at New WVU Children's Hospital | $200,000 |
| Growing up Greene (Formerly CASA) Waynesburg, PA | Child Victim Therapy Program | $35,000 |
| Frank Calandra Jr Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Diabetes Research | $20,000 |
| Outflow Fishing Sponsorship Georgetown, PA | Community-Youth Fishing Event | $18,000 |
| Advanced Leadership Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Support Leadership Program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Pittsburgh, PA | Human Services-Annual Contribution | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greene Cty Waynesburg, PA | Support Community Programs | $15,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | Support Youth Program | $15,000 |
| Lauren's Wish Addiction Center Morgantown, WV | Support Addiction Center | $12,550 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Pittsburgh, PA | Human Services | $12,455 |
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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 | $2,103,040 | $575,551 | $712,448 | $697,265 | 200 | $697,265 | $75,202 | $106,299 |
| 2023 | $2,239,937 | $2,000,194 | $721,730 | $720,058 | 210 | $720,821 | — | $98,284 |
| 2022 | $961,473 | $2,200,050 | $1,469,357 | $1,469,300 | 144 | $1,469,300 | — | $23,283 |
| 2021 | $230,780 | $306,613 | $214,612 | $213,826 | 56 | $213,826 | — | $9,137 |
| 2020 | $138,779 | $100,020 | $87,887 | $87,250 | 29 | — | — | $9,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Core Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 mission statement is available here. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. For example, the foundation funded a child victim therapy program, diabetes research, a youth fishing event, and equipment for Twin Falls State Park.
Some grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the types of organizations it supported. Ronald McDonald House Charities says it helps families stay close to children receiving medical care. Corner Cupboard Food Bank says it distributes food through a county-wide network of food pantries and educates the public about hunger. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes itself as a youth matching and mentoring service organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 200 grants totaling $697,265. Awards ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest listed grant was $200,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for a house at the new WVU Children’s Hospital. Other notable awards included $35,000 to Growing Up Greene for a child victim therapy program and $20,000 to the Frank Calandra Jr. Foundation for diabetes research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Rabbitt as chairman; Erica Fisher as vice chair; Allison Haines as secretary; and Steven Aspinall as treasurer. Directors listed were Peggy Bissett, Andrew Chumney, Kaylee Jenesky, Tina Hilk, Matthew Mackowiak, and Kurt Salvatori.
Core Cares Foundation is led by Christopher Rabbitt, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Rabbitt
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Chumney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Salvatori
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Tyree
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Bissett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Hilk
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase Shaffer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Connell
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Mackowiak
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Cowden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaylee Jenesky
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Haines
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Fisher
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Aspinall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kaylee Cyprowski (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James McCaffrey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Walker (2020) — Director
- Former: Zachery Smith (2020) — Chairman
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 Core Cares Foundation
How much does Core Cares Foundation give each year?
Core Cares Foundation gave $697K across 200 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $720K across 210 grants.
What is Core Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Core Cares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,486, across 200 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Core Cares Foundation give grants?
Core Cares Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waynesburg, PA (21 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants), Wheeling, WV (14 grants) and Washington, PA (13 grants).
Does Core Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Core Cares Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 200) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Youth Athletics" (44 grants), "Support Community Program" (25 grants) and "Support School Program" (23 grants).
Who are Core Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Core Cares Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities ($222,305 across 4 grants), Growing up Greene (Formerly CASA) ($35,000) and Frank Calandra Jr Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Core Cares Foundation?
Core Cares Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $697K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Core Cares Foundation fund?
No mission statement is available here. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. For example, the foundation funded a child victim therapy program, diabetes research, a youth fishing event, and equipment for Twin Falls State Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Core Cares Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that 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 Core Cares Foundation's EIN?
Core Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1776958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Core Cares Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Core Cares Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/core-cares-foundation-morg_6ae541d0aa93472d97a6f4560c113182
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