Tsudis Family Foundation
Tsudis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported religious organizations and a range of charitable organizations, including groups working in food access, housing, health care, education, and community support.
Tsudis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tsudis Family Foundation gave $35K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $975.111), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,104
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +157.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $975
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $13,961
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 Tsudis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Mail or email a request with supporting documentation to Peter Tsudis. All requests are considered.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter Tsudis
Mailing address: 2211 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 915-7006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tsudis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral ($11K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 16% to recipients in New York. The filing reports 2% for an unidentified state and 0% for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tsudis Family Foundation gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 336% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Church Ministries | $11,395 |
| Archons New York, NY | To Support Overall Religious Freedom | $5,500 |
| St Nicholas Philoptochos Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Church Ministries | $2,250 |
| Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| Family House Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission | $1,534 |
| Lending Harts Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Foundation and Their Mission | $1,050 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Church Ministries | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission | $900 |
| Community Foundation Sayre, PA | To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission | $800 |
| Monastery of St Gerasimos | To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,961 | $38,500 | $36,129 | $35,104 | 36 | $35,104 | $195 |
| 2023 | $11,590 | $37,400 | $35,290 | $34,510 | 14 | $34,510 | $189 |
| 2022 | $9,480 | $23,500 | $15,220 | $10,310 | 3 | $14,470 | $104 |
| 2021 | $1,200 | $8,000 | $12,515 | $8,050 | 2 | $11,700 | $107 |
| 2020 | $5,715 | $23,000 | $17,890 | $14,970 | 3 | — | $156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tsudis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for church ministries and religious freedom, as well as organizations serving people facing hunger, housing insecurity, homelessness, disability, and other needs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix says funds raised through its event help provide residential care, treatment, and support for autistic and intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals. Family House says it provides affordable temporary housing for patients and their families while they seek medical care. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank describes its mission as working with the community on lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address home repairs for low-income homeowners, essential resources in health care and disaster response, education for children experiencing homelessness, and trauma-informed community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $35,104. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $11,395, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $11,395 to St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, $5,500 to Archons, $2,250 to St Nicholas Philoptochos, $2,000 to Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, and $1,534 to Family House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Tsudis, Carol Tsudis, Evan Tsudis, and Margaret Tsudis as directors.
Tsudis Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Tsudis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Tsudis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Tsudis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Tsudis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tsudis Family Foundation
How much does Tsudis Family Foundation give each year?
Tsudis Family Foundation gave $35K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 14 grants.
What is Tsudis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tsudis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $975, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tsudis Family Foundation give grants?
Tsudis Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (25 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Tsudis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Tsudis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization and Their Charitable Mission" (29 grants) and "To Support Church Ministries" (5 grants).
Who are Tsudis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tsudis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral ($11,395), Archons ($5,500) and St Nicholas Philoptochos ($2,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tsudis Family Foundation?
Tsudis Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tsudis Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for church ministries and religious freedom, as well as organizations serving people facing hunger, housing insecurity, homelessness, disability, and other needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tsudis Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tsudis Family Foundation's EIN?
Tsudis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3479953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tsudis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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