The Dunlap Family Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on sustaining core local institutions, providing sizable unrestricted operating support to a small number of repeat grantees. Their giving emphasizes higher education and healthcare in the Canonksburg/greater Pittsburgh region, favoring multi-hundred-thousand-dollar awards to long-standing local partners.
Highly concentrated: few, large grants (two grantees received all funding), repeat funding to the same organizations, primarily multi-year or multi-grant operating support rather than many small or one-off grants.
Dunlap Family Foundation’s recent giving is defined by repeated, large operating support to a small circle of local institutions. The clearest pattern is its sustained backing of Saint Vincent College and St. Clair Hospital Foundation, both of which received six-figure operating grants in consecutive years. That mix points to a funder focused on keeping established organizations stable rather than funding short-term projects. The foundation’s portfolio extends across Catholic higher education, healthcare, parishes, and related community-serving institutions in the Pittsburgh region. Among its recent grants are operating awards to Saint Catherine Laboure, St Thomas More Resurrection Parish, St Vincent De Paul Society, and Little Sisters of the Poor, alongside support for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Coast Guard Foundation. Most grants in the recent list are for operating expenses, which matches a grantmaking style centered on core support. The recipient list also shows repeat awards over multiple years, especially to the same local partners. That continuity suggests long-running relationships and a grantmaking approach built around sustaining institutional capacity. The foundation’s scale is substantial relative to its asset base, with annual grants far exceeding assets on file.
In higher education, Dunlap Family Foundation gave $500,000 in 2024 and another $500,000 in 2025 to St Vincent College for operating expenses. That is the largest recurring award in the recent list and shows a clear commitment to Catholic higher education. Healthcare is another major area. The foundation awarded $500,000 in 2024 and $250,000 in 2025 to St Clair Hospital Foundation, both for operating expenses. It also supported St Jude Children’s Research Hospital with $20,000 in both 2024 and 2025. The foundation also funds parish and faith-based institutions. Recent examples include $58,000 to St Thomas More Resurrection Parish in 2024 and $36,250 in 2025, plus $13,850 to Mary Queen of Peace Parish in 2024 and $11,600 in 2025. These repeat grants point to ongoing support for religious organizations with operating needs.
Recent grants cluster around core operating support, with a typical gift of $3,275 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $9,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes a much larger set of recurring institutional awards, which means the distribution is shaped by a small number of major grants alongside many smaller ones. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including St Vincent College, St Clair Hospital Foundation, St Vincent De Paul Society, St Michael Church, and Sisters of the Humility of Mary. The foundation appears to be a family foundation making direct grants rather than program-related investments or individual grants.
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$63.6M
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Most grants fall between $3K and $9K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$9K
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Notable grantees: St. Vincent College, St. Clair Hospital Foundation
Dunlap Family Foundation’s giving is heavily concentrated in Pennsylvania, with 92% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. The most common recipient city is Pittsburgh, which appears repeatedly across the recent list through institutions such as St Clair Hospital Foundation, Saint Catherine Laboure, and Mary’s Place Pittsburgh. Other Pennsylvania recipients include Latrobe, McDonald, Carnegie, Homestead, West Salisbury, Wexford, and Villa Maria. Outside Pennsylvania, the recent list includes St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and the Coast Guard Foundation in Stafford, Virginia.
Its recent grants go to Catholic higher education, hospitals and healthcare organizations, parishes, religious orders, and other community institutions. Named recipients include Saint Vincent College, St Clair Hospital Foundation, Saint Catherine Laboure, and St Vincent De Paul Society, with most awards described as operating expenses.
Repeated support is a clear pattern. Saint Vincent College received $500,000 in both 2024 and 2025, St Clair Hospital Foundation received $500,000 in 2024 and $250,000 in 2025, and St Vincent De Paul Society, St Michael Church, and Sisters of the Humility of Mary also appear in multiple years.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards, with a 25th percentile of $3,275, a median of $5,000, and a 75th percentile of $9,000. The recent list also shows larger operating grants to long-term institutional partners, including multiple six-figure awards.
Pennsylvania is the main recipient state, accounting for 92% of grants in the data. Pittsburgh appears most often among recipient cities, followed by places such as Latrobe, McDonald, Carnegie, Homestead, West Salisbury, Wexford, and Villa Maria.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CLAIR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT COLLEGE | LATROBE, PA | $500,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SOUTH HILLS CATHOLIC ACADEMY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $137,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL - ST ISADORE | MCDONALD, PA | $54,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST THOMAS MORERESURRECTION PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $36,250 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | CARNEGIE, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSP | MEMPHIS, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST MICHAEL CHURCH | WEST SALISBURY, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARY'S PLACE PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST PAUL OF THE CROSS PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $12,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY | VILLA MARIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $7,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| UNITED WAY OF MON VALLEY | CHARLEROI, PA | $5,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH | CLARKSBURG, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH | PAINESVILLE, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| COAST GUARD FOUNDATION | STONINGTON, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | ALLIQUIPPA, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | ERIE, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| IRELAND INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH | SHARPSBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST LOUISE DEMARILLAC SCHOOL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT COLLEGE | LATROBE, PA | $500,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST CLAIR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $137,500 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | MCDONALD, PA | $39,600 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST THOMAS MORERESURRECTION PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $36,250 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSP | MEMPHIS, TN | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - SRTA | CARNEGIE, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARY'S PLACE PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LIFESPAN INC | HOMESTEAD, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST MICHAEL CHURCH | WEST SALISBURY, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST PAUL OF THE CROSS PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $12,500 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $11,600 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY | VILLA MARIA, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MCCANDLESS ROTARY FOUNDATION | WEXFORD, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| HAIR PEACE CHARITIES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,400 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| UNITED WAY OF MON VALLEY | CHARLEROI, PA | $5,200 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH | CLARKSBURG, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH | PAINESVILLE, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MARIAN MANOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| COAST GUARD FOUNDATION | STONINGTON, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| SILVER CORD INTERDENOMINATIONAL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $4,800 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ASSOC OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS | INGOMAR, PA | $4,200 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WALTER & PATTI BLENKO SCHOLARSHIP | ALLISON PARK, PA | $4,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| BLIND & VISION REHAB OF PGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $3,900 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$1,000,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST VINCENT COLLEGE
$500,000OPERATING EXPENSES
SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE
$137,500OPERATING EXPENSES
ST VINCENT DEPAUL - ST ISADORE
$54,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST THOMAS MORERESURRECTION PARISH
$36,250OPERATING EXPENSES
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$26,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST MICHAEL CHURCH
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
MARY'S PLACE PITTSBURGH
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST PAUL OF THE CROSS PARISH
$12,500OPERATING EXPENSES
SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
$7,500OPERATING EXPENSES
UNITED WAY OF MON VALLEY
$5,500OPERATING EXPENSES
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
IRELAND INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
$1,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST LOUISE DEMARILLAC SCHOOL
$1,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$250,000OPERATING EXPENSES
SAINT CATHERINE LABOURE
$137,500OPERATING EXPENSES
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$39,600OPERATING EXPENSES
ST THOMAS MORERESURRECTION PARISH
$36,250OPERATING EXPENSES
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - SRTA
$20,000OPERATING EXPENSES
MARY'S PLACE PITTSBURGH
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
LIFESPAN INC
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST MICHAEL CHURCH
$15,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST PAUL OF THE CROSS PARISH
$12,500OPERATING EXPENSES
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH
$11,600OPERATING EXPENSES
SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
SISTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
$7,500OPERATING EXPENSES
MCCANDLESS ROTARY FOUNDATION
$7,500OPERATING EXPENSES
HAIR PEACE CHARITIES
$5,400OPERATING EXPENSES
UNITED WAY OF MON VALLEY
$5,200OPERATING EXPENSES
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
MARIAN MANOR
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
SILVER CORD INTERDENOMINATIONAL
$4,800OPERATING EXPENSES
ASSOC OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
$4,200OPERATING EXPENSES
WALTER & PATTI BLENKO SCHOLARSHIP
$4,000OPERATING EXPENSES
BLIND & VISION REHAB OF PGH
$3,900OPERATING EXPENSES