Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable is a private foundation, based in Monroeville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $13K.
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable at a glance
In short: Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,350
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,794
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $318,798
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make-a-Wish Greater Pittsburgh and West Virginia ($5K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable gives
- Giving grew 273% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Greater Pittsburgh and West Virginia Pittsburgh, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, PA | General Donation | $3,600 |
| St Anthony School Programs Wexford, PA | General Donation | $3,500 |
| Aphon Star Fund McLean, VA | General Donation | $3,500 |
| South Hills Catholic Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General Donation | $3,500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Donation | $2,000 |
| St Jude Parish - Sacred Heart Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | General Donation | $250 |
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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 | $318,798 | $47,613 | $22,454 | $22,350 | 8 | $22,350 | $12,578 | $24,739 |
| 2024 | $293,639 | $42,929 | $19,204 | $19,100 | 8 | $19,100 | $6,429 | $20,866 |
| 2023 | $269,914 | $42,929 | $17,650 | $17,600 | 10 | $17,600 | $6,429 | $15,901 |
| 2022 | $244,635 | $137,522 | $6,057 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | $2,515 | $7,969 |
| 2021 | $113,170 | $32,540 | $6,731 | $6,700 | 9 | $6,700 | $3,053 | $7,011 |
| 2020 | $87,361 | $25,300 | $3,131 | $3,100 | 10 | — | $2,240 | $4,194 |
| 2019 | $65,192 | $24,404 | $1,815 | $1,800 | 10 | — | $1,543 | $2,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable is led by Paul A. Rossi, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul A. Rossi
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela M. Rossi
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesco A. Tirone
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Rossi
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent A. Rossi
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable
How much does Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable give each year?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
What is Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's typical grant size?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $2,794, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable give grants?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's largest grantees?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Make-a-Wish Greater Pittsburgh and West Virginia ($5,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($3,600) and St Anthony School Programs ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable reported $319K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (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 is Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's EIN?
Henry J Bud Rossi Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4943259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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