The Margaret Raphael Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in its community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$376K
-32.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-32.4% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to local nonprofit organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on organizations in Pennsylvania, particularly in the Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9.92 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $438,000
- Annual Expenses: $576,000
Tax-Exempt Status:
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
- Tax-exempt since July 2013
- EIN: 46-6666261
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT DOWNIE | CO-TRUSTEE | 25 | $20,000 |
| BNY MELLON N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $95,387 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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