PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
31-1411794
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.6M across 40 grantees in filing year 2025, with funding focused on foundations. This funder is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
Cincinnati, OH
$570K
4%
LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES
Cincinnati, OH
$430K
3%
MINDPEACE CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OH
$375K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 191 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kentucky, and New York. 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 PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts, LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES, and MINDPEACE CINCINNATI. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PFAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.