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DIETRICH FOUNDATION

DIETRICH FOUNDATION

Pittsburgh, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4711746
Regional Funder
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DIETRICH FOUNDATION

Pittsburgh, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4711746
Regional Funder

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Dietrich Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on strategic grantmaking with a total of $45.4 million awarded to 13 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BENEFIT HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY PROVIDING ONGOING AND INCREASING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 13 SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$45.4M

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

13

Median 1st year grant
$173.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$264.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Edward J Grefenstette
Board Member
E
Eric C Johnson
Board Member
F
Farnam Jahanian
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIETRICH FOUNDATION?
No. DIETRICH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIETRICH FOUNDATION give?
DIETRICH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 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 DIETRICH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIETRICH FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $173 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIETRICH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DIETRICH FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $45.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIETRICH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DIETRICH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Carnegie Mellon University, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, and THIEL COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIETRICH FOUNDATION?
DIETRICH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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