Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It reported making 17 grants totaling $201,000 in 2024, supporting organizations whose work includes youth development, legal exoneration, services for people in need, and arts and cultural activities.
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund at a glance
In short: Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund gave $201K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,000
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,824
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,632,557
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (62% 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 Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 535 Smithfield Street Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2319
Phone: (412) 355-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Innocence Project ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania (62%) and North Carolina (18%). Other recipient-state shares were Maryland (5%), Georgia (5%), and Florida (4%). Listed 2024 grants also included recipients in California and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
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 $143K (2023) to $300K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project Pittsburgh, PA | Exonerates Those Falsly Convicted | $30,000 |
| Larosa Youth Development Foundation McKeesport, PA | Operates Rograms for Disadvantage Yo | $25,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope Raleigh, NC | Provide Transportation Services for | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project Pittsburgh, PA | Exonerates Those Falsly Convicted | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Pittsburgh, PA | Provides Services/Support to Needy | $12,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | Supports Military Families | $10,000 |
| Miracle League of the South Hills Pittsburgh, PA | Sports for Physically Challenged You | $10,000 |
| Mt Lebanon Public Library Pittsburgh, PA | Operates a Public Library | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh, NC | Operates Public Art Museum | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta, GA | Engages in Botanical Research | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,632,557 | $322,058 | $296,697 | $201,000 | 17 | $201,000 | $31,683 | — |
| 2023 | $1,618,025 | $51,248 | $237,074 | $143,300 | 14 | $143,300 | $28,995 | — |
| 2022 | $1,547,185 | $-30,841 | $218,933 | $144,200 | 12 | $144,200 | $28,521 | — |
| 2021 | $2,123,244 | $302,482 | $400,978 | $300,000 | 27 | $300,000 | $34,138 | — |
| 2020 | $2,106,505 | $76,115 | $308,497 | $210,000 | 23 | — | $46,249 | $105,147 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Fisher House Foundation says its mission includes assisting military families and providing temporary housing for families visiting military personnel. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Mothers Hope Foundation says it works to ease the suffering of sick and disadvantaged children in Pennsylvania and Bosnia. Friends of Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer says it supports youth and special-needs camping in the Pittsburgh area, with programming focused on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and leadership development. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts says it provides opportunities for southwest Michigan residents to appreciate and create visual art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $201,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 and $20,000 to the Pennsylvania Innocence Project; $25,000 to LaRosa Youth Development Foundation; and $20,000 to Children’s Flight of Hope. Other grants included $12,000 to the Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple, $10,000 each to Fisher House Foundation, Miracle League of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, North Carolina Museum of Art, and Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and $8,000 each to Dogs Inc and Homeboy Industries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel J Pasquarelli, Esq. and Kathryn Murdoch as co-trustees.
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Murdoch
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Samuel J. Pasquarelli Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Samuel J Pasquarelli ESQ 430 (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund
How much does Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund give each year?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund gave $201K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 14 grants.
What is Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's typical grant size?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,824, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund that year got $9K on average.
Where does Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund give grants?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Does Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's largest grantees?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania Innocence Project ($50,000 across 2 grants), Children's Flight of Hope ($25,250 across 2 grants) and Larosa Youth Development Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What does Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Fisher House Foundation says its mission includes assisting military families and providing temporary housing for families visiting military personnel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund?
The foundation states that it 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 Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's EIN?
Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6494383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kathryn J Dinardo Tr Fund 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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