The Rossin Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities in support of educational, healthcare, cultural, and religious initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.2M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
25
-24.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
+44.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Rossin Foundation was founded by Peter C. and Ada E. Rossin with the belief in giving back to communities and helping them thrive. The foundation's work is guided by core values of family, faith, and community.
The foundation focuses its giving on five primary areas:
- Sharp Minds — Improving educational institutions, promoting academic excellence, and developing responsible citizens
- Healthy Bodies — Backing medical research initiatives, improving patient care, and providing recovery opportunities
- Vibrant Spirits — Encouraging meaningful relationships with God, elevating opportunities for service, and supporting arts and culture
- Arts and Culture
- Religion
Grantmaking
The Rossin Foundation considers support for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving children and families in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, with grantmaking activity also extending to West Virginia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $48,238,200
- Total revenues: $6,118,123
- Total expenses: $6,556,725
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $2,193,672
- Investment income and dividends: $1,153,481
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $43,700,000
- Total revenues: $3,090,000
- Total expenses: $1,130,000
The foundation has zero employees and operates as a private foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,238,200 | $43,655,393 | $37,466,938 |
| Revenue | $6,118,123 | $3,088,243 | $2,583,361 |
| Expenses | $6,556,725 | $1,134,642 | $1,072,963 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,060,627 | $1,893,162 | $2,175,487 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,673,921 | $802,603 | $466,458 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,343,816 | $2,031,686 | $1,959,329 |
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
155 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rossin Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Rossin Foundation's work has become multi-generational:
- Joan Rossin Stephans — Chair (daughter of founders Peter C. and Ada E. Rossin)
- Peter Stephans — Officer and trustee
- Elizabeth Stephans Baker — Trustee (granddaughter of founders)
- Katherine Stephans Dec — Trustee (granddaughter of founders)
- John Campbell Harmon — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN R STEPHANS | CHAIRPERSON & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PETER N STEPHANS | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH STEPHANS BAKER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHERINE DEC | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN CAMPBELL HARMON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $46,989 |
| ROBERT J LALLY | TREASURER & TRUSTEE | 2 | $46,989 |
| GINA A DEIULIIS | ASST TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CONNIE J ALLEN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support major cultural and educational institutions in Pittsburgh, including Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center, and Buhl Planetarium. Recent grants have also supported UPMC Children's Hospital and educational initiatives such as a $350,000 grant to Pitt-Titusville.
Pitt-Titusville receives $350,000 from Rossin FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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