Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation
The Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Pennsylvania recipients.
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation gave $937K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $936,609
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,025
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,150
- Total assets
- $17,556,558
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 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 Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Mosites Way 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: (412) 923-2255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Down Syndrome Center of Western PA ($703K). Together the top 10 received $884K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 83 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 4% to Alaska, and 2% to Massachusetts. Virginia and Ohio each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $707K (2021) to $937K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Center of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $702,500 |
| The Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $39,600 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $30,000 |
| The Kiski School Saltsburg, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $20,000 |
| Women of Southwestern PA Inc McMurray, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity. | $17,000 |
| Horses with Hope Inc Bridgeville, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $15,800 |
| The ALS Association Pittsburgh, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $15,000 |
| Move a Mountain Mission Pittsburgh, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $15,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Mattapoisett, MA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Vintage Grandprix Association Pittsburgh, PA | Promote Ongoing Work of Charity. | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,556,558 | $1,504,598 | $1,144,277 | $936,609 | 24 | $949,278 | $523,778 | $948,451 |
| 2023 | $17,196,237 | $1,464,668 | $1,190,007 | $933,500 | 16 | $939,714 | $435,607 | $924,505 |
| 2022 | $16,921,576 | $2,688,796 | $976,284 | $732,070 | 16 | $735,557 | $153,406 | $823,569 |
| 2021 | $15,209,064 | $2,186,706 | $939,475 | $707,400 | 15 | $727,786 | $534,558 | $896,437 |
| 2020 | $13,961,833 | $1,969,880 | $951,089 | $784,750 | 12 | — | $677,161 | $728,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $948K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes; The Kiski School says it prepares students for college and life; and Horses With Hope says it provides therapeutic riding and related activities to address physical, mental, social, and emotional needs.
Other 2024 grantees describe work supporting women through social and philanthropic activities, funding ALS research and support, providing care for needy elderly people, and advocating in court for abused and neglected children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $936,609. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $702,500, with a median of $7,150. The largest grant was $702,500 to the Down Syndrome Center of Western PA. Other notable grants included $39,600 to The Alaska Community Foundation, $30,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, $20,000 to The Kiski School, and $17,000 to Women of Southwestern PA Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Dean Mosites and Margaret Overholt Mosites as board members/trustees, and G Douglas Mosites, Elizabeth M Bianco, and Donald O Mosites as board members.
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Overholt Mosites
Board Member & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Dean Mosites
Board Member & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald O. Mosites
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Bianco
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Douglas Mosites
Board Member
On filings since 2020
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 Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation
How much does Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation give each year?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation gave $937K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $934K across 16 grants.
What is Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,150, and its average grant was $39,025, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation give grants?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family 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 (9 grants) and Washington, PA (2 grants).
Does Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Ongoing Work of Charity." (24 grants).
Who are Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Down Syndrome Center of Western PA ($702,500), The Alaska Community Foundation ($39,600) and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $949K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $948K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's EIN?
Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1597938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Donald & Donna Mosites Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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