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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-1776958

Core Cares Foundation

A private foundation in Canonsburg, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 200 grants and $697,265 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $697,265

    Grants listed
    200
    Assets, end of year
    $2,103,040
  • Tax year 2023

    $720,058

    Grants listed
    210
    Assets, end of year
    $2,239,937
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,469,300

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $961,473
  • Tax year 2021

    $213,826

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $230,780
  • Tax year 2020

    $87,250

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $138,779
  • Tax year 2019

    $123,350

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $126,646

Grants paid in 2024

200 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PA

    House at new wvu children's hospital

    $200,000
  2. Growing Up Greene (formerly Casa)Waynesburg, PA

    Child victim therapy program

    $35,000
  3. Frank Calandra Jr FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Diabetes research

    $20,000
  4. Outflow Fishing SponsorshipGeorgetown, PA

    Community-youth fishing event

    $18,000
  5. Advanced Leadership InstitutePittsburgh, PA

    Support leadership program

    $15,000
  6. Big Brothers Big SistersPittsburgh, PA

    Human services-annual contribution

    $15,000
  7. Community Foundation of Greene CtyWaynesburg, PA

    Support community programs

    $15,000
  8. Girls Scouts of Western PAPittsburgh, PA

    Support youth program

    $15,000
  9. Lauren's Wish Addiction CenterMorgantown, WV

    Support addiction center

    $12,550
  10. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PA

    Human services

    $12,455
  11. West Virginia State Parks FDNSouth Charleston, WV

    Equipment for twin falls state park

    $12,000
  12. Bluefield State Univ FoundationBluefield, WV

    Support mining engineering program

    $10,000
  13. Corner Cupboard Food BankWaynesburg, PA

    Support community food bank

    $10,000
  14. Governor's One Shot Hungry ProgramSouth Charleston, WV

    Community food drive

    $10,000
  15. Helping HouseJefferson, PA

    Support community program

    $10,000
  16. Morris Township Vol Fire DeptProsperity, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $10,000
  17. 4MYCITY IncBaltimore, MD

    Support food bank

    $7,500
  18. Greene County Human ServicesWaynesburg, PA

    Community human services PGMS

    $7,500
  19. Friends of Coal Ladies AuxiliaryBeckley, WV

    Human services community events

    $6,500
  20. Lemoyne Community CenterWashington, PA

    Support community program

    $6,000
  21. West Finley Volunteer Fire DeptWest Finley, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $6,000
  22. West Greene HS FootballWaynesburg, PA

    Support youth athetics

    $6,000
  23. 4MYCITY IncBaltimore, MD

    Support food bank

    $5,000
  24. Bailey Sporting Clays AssocWind Ridge, PA

    Support youth community event

    $5,000
  25. Carmichaels Area School DistrictCarmichaels, PA

    Support school program

    $5,000
  26. Center Township Volunteer Fire DeptRogersville, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $5,000
  27. Central Assembly of GodHouston, PA

    Community outreach project

    $5,000
  28. Church of the Covenant PreschoolWashington, PA

    Support school program

    $5,000
  29. Horses with HopeBridgeville, PA

    Equine therapy program

    $5,000
  30. Junior Achievement of Western PABridgeville, PA

    Support school program

    $5,000
  31. Morris Township Vol Fire DeptNinevah, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $5,000
  32. Our Lady of Peace SchoolWheeling, WV

    Purchase cafeteria furniture

    $5,000
  33. Richhill Township Volunteer FireWind Ridge, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $5,000
  34. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PA

    Human services

    $5,000
  35. South Hills Interfaith MinistriesBethel Park, PA

    Human services

    $5,000
  36. Triadelphia Volunteer Fire DeptTriadelphia, WV

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $5,000
  37. Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PA

    Support school program

    $5,000
  38. Washington TownshipProsperity, PA

    Community program

    $5,000
  39. Wvma Educational Fund IncBuckhannon, WV

    Support youth education program

    $5,000
  40. Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WV

    Student athlete welfare fund

    $5,000
  41. Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WV

    Mens golf team operating fund

    $5,000
  42. Wyoming County Toy FundMullens, WV

    Community toy fund

    $5,000
  43. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PA

    Human services-red shoe ball

    $4,850
  44. American Legion Post 639Claysville, PA

    Support community program

    $4,000
  45. B Your Best UBaltimore, MD

    Community food bank

    $3,500
  46. Houston Pumpkin FestivalHouston, PA

    Support community festival

    $3,500
  47. Mullens Dogwood FestivalMullens, WV

    Support community festival

    $3,000
  48. West Greene School DistrictWaynesburg, PA

    Support school program

    $3,000
  49. Neighbor to Neighbor of SW PAWashington, PA

    Community outreach program

    $2,870
  50. Carmichaels & Cumberland VFDCarmichaels, PA

    Public safety - equip for VFD

    $2,500
  51. Itmann Food BankMullens, WV

    Community food bank

    $2,500
  52. M7 Sports FoundationBeaver, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $2,500
  53. Memma Central Advisory Council Tim Shell ScholarshipScenery Hill, PA

    Youth scholarship program

    $2,500
  54. Spencer Family YMCABethel Park, PA

    Human services

    $2,500
  55. The Salvation ArmyCarnegie, PA

    Human services

    $2,500
  56. Carmichaels & Cumberland VFDCarmichaels, PA

    Support VFD scholarship program

    $2,000
  57. Colby's Stars FoundationWaynesburg, PA

    Pediatric cancer care

    $2,000
  58. Stockdale Volunteer Fire DeptStockdale, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $2,000
  59. Western PA Bleeding Disorders FDNBeaver, PA

    Support health care foundation

    $2,000
  60. Wyoming Cnty Career & Technical CtrPineville, WV

    Support school program

    $2,000
  61. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Health care

    $1,950
  62. Casa for KidsWashington, PA

    Human services for children

    $1,500
  63. Wvu Medicine Children's HospitalMorgantown, WV

    Health care

    $1,500
  64. Washington Youth BaseballWashington, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $1,250
  65. Wyoming East HS Cross CountryNew Richmond, WV

    Support school athletics

    $1,200
  66. Aleppo Brethren ChurchAleppo, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  67. American Legion Post PAWind Ridge, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  68. Bag BrigadeBelle Vernon, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  69. Bluefield State Univ FoundationBluefield, WV

    Support school program

    $1,000
  70. Canon-Mcmillan High SchoolCanonsburg, PA

    Support school program

    $1,000
  71. Change IncWeirton, WV

    Support community program

    $1,000
  72. Claysville Volunteer Fire DeptClaysville, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $1,000
  73. East Finley Township ParkClaysville, PA

    Support community park

    $1,000
  74. Fairmont Dub V SportsRivesville, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $1,000
  75. Fort Jackson MonumentHolbrook, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  76. Freedom Day USABridgeport, WV

    Support community program

    $1,000
  77. Greene County Historical SocietyWaynesburg, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  78. Jacktown FairWind Ridge, PA

    Support community event

    $1,000
  79. Jeremiah's PlacePittsburgh, PA

    Human services - community event

    $1,000
  80. Kristie Knights Irise to Save LivesPittsburgh, PA

    Human services

    $1,000
  81. Lifts for LouieMcDonald, PA

    Human services-wheelchair program

    $1,000
  82. Literacy Council of SW PAWashington, PA

    Support community program

    $1,000
  83. Marshall University - CheerleadersHuntington, WV

    Support school program

    $1,000
  84. Our Lady of Peace SchoolWheeling, WV

    Support school programs

    $1,000
  85. Pittsburgh ShockNorth Huntingdon, PA

    Support youth programs

    $1,000
  86. Ruffed Grouse SocietyPittsburgh, PA

    Support community event

    $1,000
  87. Southern WV Comm & Tech CollegeLogan, WV

    Support school program

    $1,000
  88. United Way of Washington CountyWashington, PA

    Human services

    $1,000
  89. Valley Grove Volunteer Fire DeptValley Grove, WV

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $1,000
  90. Valley HospiceRayland, OH

    Health care

    $1,000
  91. Wash Greene Cty Sports Hall of FameGreensboro, PA

    Support community event

    $1,000
  92. Washington Cnty Dept of Human SVCSWashington, PA

    Human services

    $1,000
  93. Washington Salvation ArmyWashington, PA

    Human services

    $1,000
  94. Wyoming County Sheriff's DeptPineville, WV

    Public safety

    $1,000
  95. Avella FootballOakdale, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $800
  96. Ohio Valley Energy AssocSt Clairsville, OH

    Support STEM education programs

    $700
  97. Shadyside Tiger BandShadyside, OH

    Support school program

    $700
  98. Armory BaseballCanonsburg, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $540
  99. Allstars CheerleadingWaynesburg, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  100. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Health care

    $500
  101. American Legion RidersTaylorstown, PA

    Support community program

    $500
  102. Bentworth High School-Boys SoccerBentleyville, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  103. Beth Center Youth Baseball LeagueRicheyville, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  104. Beth Center Youth Football LeagueRicheyville, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  105. Blue and Gold IncMorgantown, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  106. Bobtown Youth Football & CheerDilliner, PA

    Support youth programs

    $500
  107. Boy Scouts Troop 6Wheeling, WV

    Hike-a-thon youth program

    $500
  108. Brooke Cubs Youth WrestlingColliers, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  109. Brownsville Varsity BaseballGrindstone, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  110. Cadiz Girls SoftballCadiz, OH

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  111. California Volunteer Fire DeptCalifornia, PA

    Public safety - support of VFD

    $500
  112. Cameron Girls BasketballCameron, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  113. Cameron High SchoolCameron, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  114. Cameron High SchoolCameron, WV

    Positive behavior support program

    $500
  115. Cameron HS Friends of Class of 2026Cameron, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  116. Cameron WrestlingCameron, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  117. Cameron Young DragonsAleppo, PA

    Support youth program

    $500
  118. Cameron Youth WrestlingCameron, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  119. Canon-Mcmillan Fine Arts ProgramCanonsburg, PA

    Support school musical

    $500
  120. Canon-Mcmillan Quarterback ClubCanonsburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  121. Canon-Mcmillan SoftballCanonsburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  122. Cecil Township Parks & RecreationCecil, PA

    Support community program

    $500
  123. Charleroi Boys SoccerCharleroi, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  124. Charleroi Youth Soccer AssocCharleroi, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  125. Chartiers Houston Boys BasketballHouston, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  126. Chartiers Houston Girls SoftballHouston, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  127. Cheer RevolutionBeckley, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  128. Clay-Battelle High School FFABlacksville, WV

    Support community program

    $500
  129. Coalfield Elite Youth WrestlingFairdale, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  130. Confluence Ballet CompanyPittsburgh, PA

    Support youth program

    $500
  131. Diamond Chix SoftballWheeling, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  132. Driving Fore A CureWheeling, WV

    Support community program

    $500
  133. East Fairmont Rockets Youth FootbalFairmont, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  134. Fayette FuryLemont Furnace, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  135. First ImpressionsWashington, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  136. Friends of Flenniken LibraryCarmichaels, PA

    Support public library

    $500
  137. Greensboro Youth Baseball AssocDilliner, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  138. Jamie's Dream TeamMcKeesport, PA

    Support community program

    $500
  139. Jefferson Morgan CentennialJefferson, PA

    Community programs for blind

    $500
  140. Jefferson Morgan HS BasketballMather, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  141. King Coal Youth SoftballCarmichaels, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  142. Kings Daughters Child Care CenterWheeling, WV

    Support community program

    $500
  143. Lady Macs Basketball ProgramCanonsburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  144. Local Boys BaseballFlushing, OH

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  145. Martins Ferry CheeringMartins Ferry, OH

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  146. Martins Ferry Youth FootballMartins Ferry, OH

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  147. McGuffey Cross CountryClaysville, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  148. McGuffey Hopping Highlander ClubClaysville, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  149. McGuffey Student Activity FundClaysville, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  150. Mullens Middle SchoolMullens, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  151. No Appalachian Coal Mining HeritageFairmont, WV

    Support community program

    $500
  152. Ohio Valley Xpress BaseballJacobsburg, OH

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  153. Peters Township Dance TeamVenetia, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  154. Peters Township Quarterback ClubMcMurray, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  155. Pineville ElementaryPineville, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  156. Pineville Youth FootballPineville, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  157. Pittsburgh Premiere BaseballCharleroi, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  158. Preston Mat ClubKingwood, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  159. Rain Day ScholarshipWaynesburg, PA

    Support community program

    $500
  160. Rockwood Youth BaseballRockwood, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  161. Smash Fast Pitch SoftballWaynesburg, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  162. Smithfld&fairch Jr Legion BaseballLake Lynn, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  163. South Fayette Youth FootballPresto, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  164. South Pittsburgh Hockey ClubMcMurray, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  165. St Ann's Catholic PreschoolWaynesburg, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  166. St John's Home for ChildrenWheeling, WV

    Human services

    $500
  167. Suburban Youth BowlingMorgantown, WV

    Support youth program

    $500
  168. Team PA WenselNorth Huntingdon, PA

    Support youth program

    $500
  169. Union Local WrestlingSt Clairsville, OH

    Support school athletics

    $500
  170. University HS Girls SoftballMorgantown, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  171. Vernon C Neal SportsplexFinleyville, PA

    Support youth program

    $500
  172. Veterans Lunch 46th Legis DistrictBridgeville, PA

    Support community event

    $500
  173. Washington RebelsWashington, PA

    Support youth program

    $500
  174. Washington SoccerWashington, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  175. Watchful ShepherdMcMurray, PA

    Support community program

    $500
  176. Waynesburg Central HS BaseballWaynesburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  177. Waynesburg Central HS Girls B-BallWaynesburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  178. Waynesburg Central HS Math TeamWaynesburg, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  179. Waynesburg Golf BoostersWaynesburg, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  180. Waynesburg Raider Quarterback ClubWaynesburg, PA

    Support school athletics

    $500
  181. West Greene HS Marching BandWaynesburg, PA

    Support school program

    $500
  182. West Greene Little League BaseballRogersville, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  183. West Greene Little League FootballRogersville, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  184. West Greene WrestlingWaynesburg, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  185. Wheeling Area LacrosseWheeling, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  186. Wheeling Central HS LacrosseWheeling, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  187. Wheeling Central LacrosseWheeling, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  188. Wheeling Central WrestlingWheeling, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  189. Wheeling Park High SchoolWheeling, WV

    Support school program

    $500
  190. Woodsdale Baseball & SoftballWheeling, WV

    Support youth athletics

    $500
  191. Wyoming East HS CheerleadersNew Richmond, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  192. Wyoming East HS Girls BasketballNew Richmond, WV

    Support school athletics

    $500
  193. Carmichaels Area Women's ClubRices Landing, PA

    Support community program

    $250
  194. Greene County Family CenterWaynesburg, PA

    Support community program

    $250
  195. Pittsburgh Musical TheaterPittsburgh, PA

    Support community program

    $250
  196. Shadyside CheeringShadyside, OH

    Support school athletics

    $250
  197. Town of TriadelphiaTriadelphia, WV

    Support community program

    $250
  198. Washington Youth BasketballWashington, PA

    Support youth athletics

    $250
  199. Waynesburg Central Raider BandWaynesburg, PA

    Support school band program

    $250
  200. King Coal AssociationCarmichaels, PA

    Support community program

    $150

Approved for future payment

5 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPittsburgh, PA

    House at new wvu children's hospital

    $400,000
  2. Growing Up Greene (formerly Casa)Waynesburg, PA

    Child victim therapy program

    $70,000
  3. Bluefield State Univ FoundationBluefield, WV

    Support mining engineering program

    $30,000
  4. Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WV

    Student athlete welfare fund

    $20,000
  5. Wvu FoundationMorgantown, WV

    Mens golf team operating fund

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health6 grants $223,80568% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $26,5008% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $20,0006% of the total
  4. Community development3 grants $19,0006% of the total
  5. Public affairs1 grant $15,0005% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes16 grants $19,2506% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania128 grants $558,615
  2. West Virginia59 grants $117,000
  3. Maryland3 grants $16,000
  4. Ohio10 grants $5,650

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Christopher RabbittCHAIRMAN Hours 5Pay $0
  • Erica FisherVICE CHAIR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Allison HainesSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Steven AspinallTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Peggy BissettDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Andrew ChumneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kaylee JeneskyDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Tina HilkDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Matthew MackowiakDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Kurt SalvatoriDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Matthew TyreeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chase ShafferDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Daniel ConnellDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Eric CowdenDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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