Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation
The Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 58 grants totaling $4.8 million, with listed grants supporting organizations including Catholic institutions, universities, and charitable service organizations.
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation at a glance
In short: Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation gave $4.8M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), top state California. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,800,000
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,759
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $57,735,641
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (30 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (38% 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 Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (212) 922-6636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mystical Humanity of Christ ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 203 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 38% of grant dollars, New York 31%, Pennsylvania 9%, New Jersey 8%, and Massachusetts 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 30 of 58 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2023) to $5.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystical Humanity of Christ San Mateo, CA | General Operating | $500,000 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Operating | $500,000 |
| All Catholic Studios Saratoga, CA | General Operating | $300,000 |
| Carmel of Jesus Mary Joseph Fairfield, PA | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Comm for Mission Resp of Archdiocese NY New York, NY | General Operating | $220,000 |
| St Patricks Seminary Menlo Park, CA | General Operating | $160,000 |
| Catholic Charities Bureau Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Tipton, IA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Los Angel Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Saint Peters University Jersey City, NJ | General Operating | $130,000 |
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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 | $57,735,641 | $4,640,460 | $5,656,183 | $4,800,000 | 58 | $5,209,088 | $4,186,152 | $4,787,919 |
| 2024 | $58,796,551 | $2,742,474 | $6,020,142 | $5,165,800 | 49 | $5,581,589 | $3,404,378 | $4,266,674 |
| 2023 | $62,164,514 | $4,076,245 | $3,317,249 | $2,545,000 | 35 | $2,914,618 | $3,603,021 | $4,013,035 |
| 2022 | $61,614,316 | $6,980,145 | $3,399,359 | $2,579,770 | 35 | $2,930,814 | $6,460,991 | $4,005,271 |
| 2021 | $58,292,235 | $4,095,955 | $3,347,376 | $2,575,000 | 26 | — | $3,695,398 | $3,454,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees describe a range of work: the University of San Diego identifies itself as a contemporary Catholic university advancing academic excellence; All Catholic Studios says it uses digital media to lead people to an encounter with Christ; and Saint Peter’s University describes its Jesuit, Catholic identity and focus on educating a diverse community.
Other 2025 grantees describe work serving particular needs. Xavier Society for the Blind provides religious reading materials in Braille and digital formats, while Rise Up Industries provides gang prevention and reentry services, including job training, counseling, and case management.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $4,800,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable awards included $500,000 each to Mystical Humanity of Christ and the University of San Diego; $300,000 to All Catholic Studios; $250,000 to Carmel of Jesus Mary Joseph; and $220,000 to the Commission for Mission Responsibility of the Archdiocese of New York. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Other 2025 recipients included Saint Peter’s University ($130,000), Xavier Society for the Blind ($120,000), and Rise Up Industries ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bert Degheri as co-trustee and BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bert Degheri
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$319K (2021) → $234K (2025)
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$416K (2021) → $581K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $581K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation
How much does Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation give each year?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation gave $4.8M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.2M across 49 grants.
What is Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's typical grant size?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $82,759, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation that year got $74K on average.
Where does Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation give grants?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's largest grantees?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mystical Humanity of Christ ($500,000), University of San Diego ($500,000) and All Catholic Studios ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation reported $57.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's EIN?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6350175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Theresa & Edward O'Toole 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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