The Natali Foundation
The Natali Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The Natali Foundation at a glance
In short: The Natali Foundation gave $665K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $665,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,154
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,175,962
- +2.5% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to The Natali 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: 525 William Penn Place 28Th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 261-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Natali Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital of Pi ($400K). Together the top 10 received $635K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 47 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Natali Foundation gives
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $38K (2020) to $700K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $665K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Pi Pittsburgh, PA | General | $400,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Lauri Ann West Community Pittsburgh, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Fox Families Care Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Fox Chapel Bourough Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Community Library Association Pittsburgh, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Chautauqua Lake Association Inc Lakewood, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Frankies Friends New Kensintgon, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Best Buddies Inc Mount Pleasant, PA | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $13,175,962 | $1,068,784 | $750,167 | $665,000 | 13 | $665,000 | $1,047,801 | $747,977 |
| 2024 | $12,857,345 | $1,028,983 | $785,419 | $700,000 | 11 | $700,000 | $564,484 | $703,164 |
| 2023 | $12,613,781 | $272,150 | $669,703 | $598,000 | 15 | $598,000 | $273,078 | $615,425 |
| 2022 | $13,011,334 | $3,296,189 | $651,770 | $584,000 | 3 | $584,000 | $360,689 | $574,383 |
| 2021 | $10,366,915 | $7,329,766 | $638,539 | $580,000 | 5 | $580,000 | $271,228 | $376,930 |
| 2020 | $3,675,688 | $2,166,692 | $45,004 | $37,500 | 3 | — | $159,188 | $89,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Natali Foundation reported a distributable amount of $748K 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 included support for a children’s hospital, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Fox Families Care says it provides resources to children and families facing financial hardship in the Fox Chapel Area School District; Community Library Association says it works to provide and promote a free public, non-sectarian library; and Chautauqua Lake Association says it works to protect, restore, and preserve Chautauqua Lake.
Other 2025 grantees describe their missions as providing equitable access to inspiring experiences for vulnerable youth (Tickets for Kids Foundation) and utility assistance and related services to households experiencing hardship (Dollar Energy Fund).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $665,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest award was $400,000 to Children’s Hospital of PI. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Lauri Ann West Community, and $25,000 each to Fox Families Care, Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic, and Fox Chapel Borough. The foundation also gave $15,000 to Community Library Association, Chautauqua Lake Association, Frankies Friends, and Best Buddies; and $10,000 each to Special Olympics, Dollar Energy Fund, and Tickets for Kids Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eugene M. Natali (Director & P), Diane K. Natali (Director, SE), C. Reed Natali (Director & T), and Megan J. Natali (Director & V).
The Natali Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Reed Natali
Director & T
Director & Tresurer → Director & T, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane K. Natali
Director & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Vice President → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene M. Natali
Director & P
Director & President → Director & P, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan J. Natali
Director & V
Director & Vice President → Director & V, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Natali Foundation
How much does The Natali Foundation give each year?
The Natali Foundation gave $665K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 11 grants.
What is The Natali Foundation's typical grant size?
The Natali Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $51,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Natali Foundation give grants?
The Natali 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 (10 grants).
Does The Natali Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Natali Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Natali Foundation's largest grantees?
The Natali Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital of Pi ($400,000), Make-a-Wish Foundation ($50,000) and Lauri Ann West Community ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Natali Foundation?
The Natali Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $665K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $748K (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 The Natali Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a children’s hospital, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Natali 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 The Natali Foundation's EIN?
The Natali Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2885087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Natali 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Natali Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-natali-foundation-morg_dba61803c2c64a119dc02d7c9e4e4619
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