COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO
Sharon, PA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
25-1407396
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Sharon, PA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
25-1407396
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Colorado, having paid out a total of $11.3 million across 513 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS A FLEXIBLE, YET PERMANENT SELECTION OF FUNDS SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF DONORS. THE FOUNDATION HAS RELATIVE INDEPENDENCE TO DETERMINE THE BEST USE OF THOSE FUNDS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION HAS A GOVERNING BOARD OF VOLUNTEERS, KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY AND RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIC AFFAIRS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON PERVASIVE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES, TO ASSIST DONORS TO IDENTIFY AND ATTAIN THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS AND TO ADHERE TO A SENSE OF "COMMUNITY" THAT OVERRIDES INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS AND CONCERNS. THE FOUNDATION WILL IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SHENANGO VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM INC
$1.7M
4%
THIEL COLLEGE
$1.5M
4%
BUHL PARK CORPORATION
$1.3M
3%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
358
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Colorado. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO awarded about 360 grants, totaling nearly $11.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO awarded grants to about 510 grantees. Recent grantees include SHENANGO VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM INC, THIEL COLLEGE, and BUHL PARK CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.