Patsy D Tiani Foundation
Patsy D Tiani Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children, animals, veterans, and people who are blind or visually impaired.
Patsy D Tiani Foundation at a glance
In short: Patsy D Tiani Foundation gave $78K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,768,427
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% 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 Patsy D Tiani Foundation
- 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: PO Box 22098, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 965-5442
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patsy D Tiani Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 12% to Virginia, 12% to New York, and 6% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Patsy D Tiani Foundation gives
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 609% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Ccap Winchester Frederick County Winchester, VA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Children's Home of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Tunnles to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Aquinas Academy Greensburg, PA | Restricted: Gala Fund Raiser | $6,000 |
| All but Furgotten Irwin, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pet Friends Inc Irwin, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Works Inc Youngwood, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Envision Blind Sports Mercer, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,768,427 | $73,829 | $177,398 | $78,000 | 13 | $120,878 | $18,219 | $100,170 |
| 2023 | $1,866,958 | $61,549 | $153,474 | $72,000 | 11 | $132,900 | $57,257 | $97,176 |
| 2022 | $1,958,883 | $15,980 | $67,208 | $25,000 | 5 | $55,724 | $4,496 | $97,677 |
| 2021 | $1,990,111 | $1,800,946 | $11,000 | $11,000 | 3 | $11,000 | $85 | $17,413 |
| 2020 | $200,189 | $187 | — | — | — | — | $187 | $9,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patsy D Tiani Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include animal shelter and medical care, wildlife rehabilitation, service dogs for veterans, and physical activity for people who are blind or visually impaired. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $78,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $9,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $9,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Pittsburgh, CCAP Winchester Frederick County in Winchester, Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, and Tunnels to Towers in Staten Island. Other reported grants included $6,000 to Aquinas Academy for a gala fundraiser and $5,000 each to All But Furgotten, K9s for Warriors, Pet Friends, Wildlife Works, and Envision Blind Sports. The filing lists the other grants as unrestricted.
All But Furgotten describes its mission as providing animal shelter, adoption services, animal medical care, and animal protection services. Pet Friends describes its mission as providing medical care, including spaying and neutering for dogs and cats. Wildlife Works describes its mission as rehabilitating and releasing distressed wildlife and promoting responsible attitudes about native-species habitat and the environment. K9s for Warriors describes its mission as providing trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Envision Blind Sports describes its mission as providing physical activity for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas A Gaitens, Tamison Ann Peterson, and Amy M Tiani as directors.
Patsy D Tiani Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamison Ann Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Thomas A. Gaitens
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $28K (2024)
Amy M. Tiani
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $30K (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 $30K, to Tamison Ann Peterson (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Patsy D Tiani Foundation
How much does Patsy D Tiani Foundation give each year?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation gave $78K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 11 grants.
What is Patsy D Tiani Foundation's typical grant size?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Patsy D Tiani Foundation give grants?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants), Irwin, PA (2 grants) and Greensburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Patsy D Tiani Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Patsy D Tiani Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Patsy D Tiani Foundation's largest grantees?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation ($9,000), Ccap Winchester Frederick County ($9,000) and Children's Home of Pittsburgh ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patsy D Tiani Foundation?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patsy D Tiani Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include animal shelter and medical care, wildlife rehabilitation, service dogs for veterans, and physical activity for people who are blind or visually impaired. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patsy D Tiani Foundation?
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 Patsy D Tiani Foundation's EIN?
Patsy D Tiani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3727337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Patsy D Tiani 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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