THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-0965466
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
25-0965466
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Pittsburgh Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that awarded a total of $64 million in grants to 2,859 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Pennsylvania, with additional funding in New York and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Pittsburgh Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PHILANTHROPY, AND CONNECTING DONORS TO THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$42.9M
8%
THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
$10.9M
2%
THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION
$10.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.1K
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION?
No. THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION give?
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION awarded about 1,130 grants, totaling nearly $64 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,860 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, and THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION?
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.