FAME
AI Summary
FAME is a nonprofit organization focused on education services, dedicated to educating, empowering, and emboldening African American youth in the Greater Pittsburgh area. With an operating budget of $1.3 million and total revenue of $1.2 million for the 2024 filing year, FAME provides need-based financial assistance to facilitate access to college preparatory education at participating independent schools. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.famefund.org.
Mission Statement
TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND EMBOLDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH TO BECOME STUDENT AMBASSADORS OF TODAY, LEADERS OF TOMORROW AND STEWARDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION AT PARTICIPATING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA THROUGH THE PROVISION OF NEED BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Education services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FAME’s budget?
In 2024, FAME reported an annual operating budget of around $1.3 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FAME support?
FAME supports work in Education and Education services.
Where does FAME operate?
FAME is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
Who funded FAME recently?
In 2025, FAME received grants from THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PETER C DOZZI FAMILY FOUNDATION AKA EUGENE DOZZI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FAME received in 2024?
The largest grant to FAME in 2024 exceeds $43 thousand.
What is FAME’s reliance on government grants?
FAME relied on government grants for more than 35% of their total revenue in 2024.