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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts in Pennsylvania, having disbursed a total of $7.2 million to a single grantee in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FINANCIALLY SUPPORT WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN'S MISSION TO NURTURE THE UNIQUE ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND A LIFETIME OF LEARNING.
Total Funding Given
$7.3M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$3M
Median 2nd year grant
$7.6M
B
Barbara Noble Howard
Board Member
T
Thomas a Karet
Board Member
D
DR Heidi Ondek
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION?
No. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION give?
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. 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 WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $7.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION?
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.