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What We Fund

The Del Cotto Family Foundation supports a limited number of nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the Foundation’s mission, values, and focus areas.

 

The Foundation’s grantmaking is intentionally selective and focused on organizations that demonstrate meaningful impact, sound leadership, and alignment with the communities we seek to serve.

 

Grantmaking Focus

The Foundation currently considers funding requests in the following areas:

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  • Holistic Medical Support

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Organizations that provide whole-person care addressing emotional, social, and physical needs, including support for individuals and families facing serious health challenges.

 

  • Veterans and Military Families

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Programs that honor and assist veterans and their families through housing stability, wellness initiatives, mental health support, and community connection.

 

  • Emerging and Special Initiatives

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From time to time, the Foundation may support targeted initiatives that align with its mission and values and address unmet or evolving community needs.

 

Geographic Focus

The Foundation prioritizes organizations serving the Greater Pittsburgh region.

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Funding Considerations

In evaluating potential funding opportunities, the Foundation considers factors including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values

  • Demonstrated community impact

  • Organizational leadership and governance

  • Financial stewardship and sustainability

 

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.

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Next Steps

Organizations that believe they may align with the Foundation’s priorities are encouraged to review the How to Apply page for information on the initial inquiry process.

©Del Cotto Family Foundation

The Del Cotto Family Foundation is a grant-making private foundation.  The Foundation is a private foundation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is  funded exclusively by the Armand L. Del Cotto Dynasty Trust, which  makes periodic contributions in furtherance of the Foundation’s  mission. The Foundation supports qualified  nonprofit organizations described in Section  501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code that advance holistic healing, whole-person wellness, community resilience, and meaningful charitable outcomes. The Foundation does not operate its own  charitable programs and conducts its activities primarily through grantmaking to eligible organizations.  All grant determinations are made at the discretion of the Foundation’s  Board of Directors following a review process consistent with the Foundation’s mission and policies. 

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