The Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation concentrates its support on higher education and faith-based tuition assistance. The vast majority of its payout goes to a named fund at Ohio University, while a smaller but recurring share funds Catholic/faith-based tuition support programs. Grants are large and focused, suggesting donor-directed gifts and legacy/endowment support rather than broad community giving.
The Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by a named scholarship fund at The Ohio University Foundation, with annual grants of $618,000 in 2025, $602,000 in 2024, and $540,000 in 2023. That pattern makes higher education the clearest throughline in the foundation’s grant history. Beyond Ohio University, the foundation also supports faith-based tuition assistance and selective community programs tied to children, families, and congregations. Recent grants show a mix of large endowment-style awards and smaller operating gifts. Holy Family Institute received $175,000 in 2025 for its transportation program, $150,000 in 2024 for tuition support, and $115,000 in 2023 for Pathways of Promise. The foundation also backed St John Neumann Catholic High School with grants for HVAC replacement and a Guardian Angel Scholarship, and gave to organizations such as Covenant House, Society of St Vincent De Paul Council of Pittsburgh, and Abiding Missions. The result is a grantmaking profile that favors targeted, named-purpose support rather than broad, open-ended giving.
Higher education is the foundation’s largest area of support. The Ohio University Foundation received $618,000 in 2025 for PHILIP F. & PATRICIA S., following $602,000 in 2024 for the same named fund and $540,000 in 2023 for COLLEGE OF BUS FD/SPORTS. Faith-based tuition support is another recurring theme. Holy Family Institute received $150,000 in 2024 for tuition support for 10 and $115,000 in 2023 for Pathways of Promise, while St John Neumann Catholic High School received $30,000 in 2023 for the Guardian Angel Scholarship. The foundation also funds youth and community programming. Glade Run Foundation was awarded $30,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in 2024 for Summer Adventure Program, and The Heritage Foundation received $25,000 in 2025 for The Young Leaders Program.
Typical grant size is $9,000 at the 25th percentile, $11,700 at the median, and $23,500 at the 75th percentile, but the recent-gifts file also shows a few much larger awards tied to named funds. The foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund, and it does not make program-related investments. The grant list shows repeat awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including The Ohio University Foundation, Holy Family Institute, Abiding Missions, St John Neumann Catholic High School, Glade Run Foundation, Mary House Inc, and The Heritage Foundation.
$1.5M
$24.8M
$1.1M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $9K and $24K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Concentrated and donor-directed: a few large grants accounting for most of the portfolio, repeated payments to the same beneficiaries (multi-year or multi-installment gifts) rather than many small, diverse grants.
Notable grantees: The Ohio University Foundation, Holy Family Institute, Local Catholic tuition-assistance programs (representative of P400 grants)
Grantmaking is national, with all recorded recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Pittsburgh appears often in the recent record, including Holy Family Institute, Abiding Missions, Society of St Vincent De Paul Council of Pittsburgh, Little Sisters of the Poor, Innovatepgh, and others. Other frequent recipient locations include Athens, Ohio; Naples, Florida; and Kansas City, Missouri. Pennsylvania accounts for 40% of grants, even though the top state by grant count is Kentucky.
Its clearest pattern is higher education support through The Ohio University Foundation, along with Catholic and faith-based tuition assistance. Recent grants also show support for youth programs, community services, and targeted facility or equipment needs.
The typical grant size is $9,000 at the 25th percentile, $11,700 at the median, and $23,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes substantially larger awards, especially the named grants to The Ohio University Foundation.
Yes. The Ohio University Foundation appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Holy Family Institute, Abiding Missions, St John Neumann Catholic High School, Glade Run Foundation, Mary House Inc, and The Heritage Foundation also each received multiple grants across different years.
The foundation gives nationally, with all recorded recent grants going to U.S. recipients. Pennsylvania receives 40% of grants, and Pittsburgh shows up frequently among recipient cities. The top state by grant count is Kentucky.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATHENS, OH | $652,500 | 2026 | PHILIP F. & PATRICIA S. |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $175,000 | 2026 | NAZARETH PREP HIGH SCHOOL |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $80,000 | 2026 | WEST MIFFLIN COMPLEX |
| ABIDING MISSIONS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $65,000 | 2026 | NEW COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN & |
| PAWSPERITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| TECH25 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | PENNSYLVANIA'S CREATIVE |
| COVENANT HOUSE OF ALASKA | ANCHORAGE, AK | $40,000 | 2026 | YOUTH TRANSITIONING OUT OF |
| GLADE RUN FOUNDATION | ZELIENOPLE, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM & |
| AMERICAN WHITEWATER | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $29,000 | 2026 | MID-ATLANTIC REGION |
| CULTIVATE KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2026 | NEW ROOTS PROGRAM |
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES | BALTIMORE, MD | $24,000 | 2026 | TIGRAYAN & UKRAINIAN |
| YORK STREET PROJECT | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | THE NURTURING PLACE FOR |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM |
| INNOVATEPGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT |
| CLASS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL & SUPPORT OF |
| CRISIS CENTER NORTH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSION & SCHOOL | THOREAU, NM | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | STUDENT STIPENDS & |
| TRAIL PITTSBURGH | WEXFORD, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | ALAMEDA PROJECT TRAIL FUND |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | NAPLES, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | HVAC REPLACEMENT |
| FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSIONS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION | BAKERSTOWN, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | HOLIDAY MEALS, GENERAL |
| THE FRESH AIR FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | SUMMER PROGRAMS |
| 180 DEGREES EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC | UNIONTOWN, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | WELS PROGRAM |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA | MERRIFIELD, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | BEHAZA SEMINARY, MADAGASCAR |
| ST MARY MAGDALENE PARISH MINISTRY CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | FOOD COOLING UNITS |
| YOUNG WRITER'S PROJECT | BURLINGTON, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WORTHINGTON RESOURCE PANTRY | COLUMBUS, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | NEW LOCATION SUPPORT |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TPUSA |
| ADDISON CENTRAL TEENS | MIDDLEBURY, VT | $9,000 | 2026 | GENERAL MISSION & SUPPORT |
| 88BIKES FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $8,800 | 2026 | PURCHASE OF 100 BIKES |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS |
| WORTHINGTON SCHOOLS | WORTHINGTON, OH | $2,600 | 2026 | ROX PROGRAM |
| DRY BONES MINISTRIES | VOLANT, PA | $1,500 | 2026 | CAMP & RETREAT CENTER |
| THE OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATHENS, OH | $618,000 | 2025 | PHILIP F. & PATRICIA S. |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $175,000 | 2025 | TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM |
| ABIDING MISSIONS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $65,000 | 2025 | NEW COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN & |
| PAWSPERITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | REPORTED EXPANSION PLAN |
| HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | ADVANCED LASER SYSTEM FOR |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $42,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | NAPLES, FL | $32,000 | 2025 | HVAC REPLACEMENT & |
| INNOVATEPGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TPUSA |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | THE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM |
| TECH25 | PITTSBURGH, PA | $22,000 | 2025 | GLOBAL BRAND ELEVATION & |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHEAST KANSAS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $20,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR NEW ROOTS |
| ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSION & SCHOOL | THOREAU, NM | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOMELESS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | TEEN CEO PROGRAM/HOPE |
ABIDING MISSIONS
$65,000NEW COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN &
TECH25
PENNSYLVANIA'S CREATIVE
GLADE RUN FOUNDATION
$30,000SUMMER ADVENTURE PROGRAM &
AMERICAN WHITEWATER
$29,000MID-ATLANTIC REGION
CULTIVATE KANSAS CITY
$25,000NEW ROOTS PROGRAM
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
$24,000TIGRAYAN & UKRAINIAN
INNOVATEPGH
$20,000ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
CLASS
$15,000GENERAL & SUPPORT OF
CRISIS CENTER NORTH
$15,000GENERAL
ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSION & SCHOOL
$15,000GENERAL
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
$15,000STUDENT STIPENDS &
TRAIL PITTSBURGH
$15,000ALAMEDA PROJECT TRAIL FUND
ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$15,000HVAC REPLACEMENT
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSIONS
$15,000GENERAL
THE FRESH AIR FUND
$10,000SUMMER PROGRAMS
180 DEGREES EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC
$10,000WELS PROGRAM
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
$10,000BEHAZA SEMINARY, MADAGASCAR
ST MARY MAGDALENE PARISH MINISTRY CENTER
$10,000FOOD COOLING UNITS
YOUNG WRITER'S PROJECT
$10,000GENERAL
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
$10,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
WORTHINGTON RESOURCE PANTRY
$10,000NEW LOCATION SUPPORT
TURNING POINT USA
$10,000FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TPUSA
ADDISON CENTRAL TEENS
$9,000GENERAL MISSION & SUPPORT
88BIKES FOUNDATION
$8,800PURCHASE OF 100 BIKES
WORTHINGTON SCHOOLS
$2,600ROX PROGRAM
DRY BONES MINISTRIES
$1,500CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
ABIDING MISSIONS
$65,000NEW COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN &
ST JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$32,000HVAC REPLACEMENT &
INNOVATEPGH
$25,000ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
TECH25
$22,000GLOBAL BRAND ELEVATION &
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
$20,000GENERAL
ST BONAVENTURE INDIAN MISSION & SCHOOL
$15,000GENERAL