Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation
The Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania and included universities, a library association, arts organizations, and community and health organizations.
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation gave $240K across 81 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,200
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 81
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,965
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,970,521
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (17 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter C Dozzi Family 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: 2000 Lincoln Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Phone: (412) 361-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
412 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 408 grants of 412 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 1% to Virginia, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 74 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2024) to $301K (2020). In 2025 it made 81 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | 4TH Payment of 4-Year $200,000 Pledge | $50,000 |
| Duquense University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship Fund Payment 4 of 5 | $30,000 |
| Braddock Carnegie Library Association Braddock, PA | 2ND Payment of 5 Year $50,000 Pledge | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Musical Thatre Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship | $9,310 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | The Mora Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Green Building Alliance Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship | $5,080 |
| Adagio Health Pittsburgh, PA | 3RD Payment of 3 Year $15,000 Pledge | $5,000 |
| Chrons & Colitis Foundation of America Pittsburgh, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | 3RD Payment of 3-Year Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Bloomfield Garfield Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,970,521 | $530,231 | $305,599 | $240,200 | 81 | $269,277 | $494,615 | $298,370 |
| 2024 | $4,743,289 | $162,353 | $253,339 | $197,045 | 81 | $222,012 | $131,026 | $286,665 |
| 2023 | $4,834,275 | $182,172 | $303,308 | $256,256 | 86 | $270,446 | $157,709 | $275,816 |
| 2022 | $4,955,411 | $807,611 | $300,598 | $257,220 | 85 | $273,553 | $370,566 | $278,324 |
| 2021 | $4,448,398 | $173,742 | $274,199 | $241,815 | 79 | — | $126,101 | $269,010 |
| 2020 | $4,548,855 | $249,758 | $334,564 | $300,903 | 99 | — | $231,837 | $256,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $298K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Carnegie Mellon University describes its work as providing a transformative educational experience; Chatham University says it prepares people for purposeful lives and work. Green Building Alliance says it advances innovation in the built environment, while Center of Life describes its work strengthening families, children, and youth in underserved Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods. Adagio Health says it provides health and nutrition services and related education. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre describes its work as presenting ballet, training dancers, and engaging communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $240,200. Awards ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Carnegie Mellon University for the fourth payment of a four-year pledge; $30,000 to Duquense University for a scholarship fund payment; and $10,000 to Braddock Carnegie Library Association for a pledge payment. Other reported grants included $9,310 to Pittsburgh Musical Theatre for sponsorship, $9,000 to Chatham University for the Mora Scholarship, and $5,080 to Green Building Alliance for sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Petrina A. Lloyd, Domenic P. Dozzi, Theresa K. Dozzi, Paul A. Rossi, and Francesco A. Tirone as trustees. Domenic P. Dozzi is listed as trustee/manager.
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Domenic P. Dozzi
Trustee & Manager
Trustee → Trustee & Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Rossi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Petrina A. Lloyd
Trustee
Trustee & Manager → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa K. Dozzi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesco A. Tirone
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott P. Burnett (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation
How much does Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation give each year?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation gave $240K across 81 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 81 grants.
What is Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,965, across 81 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation give grants?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (67 grants) and Oakmont, PA (2 grants).
Does Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Donation" (40 grants) and "Sponsorship" (14 grants).
Who are Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Mellon University ($50,000), Duquense University ($30,300 across 2 grants) and Braddock Carnegie Library Association ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $298K (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 does Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Carnegie Mellon University describes its work as providing a transformative educational experience; Chatham University says it prepares people for purposeful lives and work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter C Dozzi Family 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 Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's EIN?
Peter C Dozzi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7023479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter C Dozzi 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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