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Pittsburgh foundations

There are 3,535 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Pittsburgh metro area. Combined, these Pittsburgh metro foundations employ 974 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 billion.
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Types of foundations in Pittsburgh

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,724
 
$2,456,044,348
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
491
 
$74,374,835
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
142
 
$432,581,469
Community foundations
 
46
 
$238,986,074
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
42
 
$841,239
Corporate foundations
 
30
 
$128,052,614
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$91,284
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$97,077
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Job trends for Pittsburgh foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,780
1-10
 
304
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Pittsburgh

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,504
$250k to $1M
 
398
$1M to $5M
 
201
$5M to $25M
 
48
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
7
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Directory of foundations in Pittsburgh

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1-20 of 3,535

The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation enhances community life through philanthropy, grant-making, and addressing local needs, fostering a vibrant and equitable region for all.
Revenue
$159.1m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
80
EIN
25-0965466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jack Buncher Foundation

The Jack Buncher Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA. The foundation has received parcels of real estate as contributions in previous years and is presently holding the properties. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$185.8m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7366998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alcoa Foundation

The Alcoa Foundation provides funding to other exempt organizations. All funds received are used to further the foundation's exempt purpose. The foundation made 103 grants last year.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$150.3m
Employees
2
EIN
36-4831759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Buhl Foundation

The Buhl Foundation is a Pittsburgh private foundation investing and convening to spark innovation and sustainable change, prioritizing Pittsburgh's 18 Northside neighborhoods.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$107.9m
Employees
6
EIN
25-0378910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation

Pittsburgh-based private foundation funding youth programs and grants recovery, made 104 grants last year, including Purdue University.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$144.8m
Employees
1
EIN
35-6247168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF)

AVDF is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, PA that funds interfaith leadership, higher education, palliative care, public media, medical projects, and the environment.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$117.1m
Employees
4
EIN
25-6041850
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lola G Duff & William Duff Ii Scholarship Fund

The Lola G Duff & William H Duff II Scholarship is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA that primarily funds various scholarships and focuses on the recovery of prior year grants paid adjustments.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$118.5m
Employees
1
EIN
61-1467176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shear Family Foundation

The Shear Family Foundation is a private foundation that gives grants to organizations, including the University of Pittsburgh. Last year, it made 71 grants.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$225.8m
Employees
1
EIN
47-1833006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Theodore W and Betty J Eckels FDN-TR

Theodore W and Betty J Eckels FDN-TR is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating and general operating purposes. Last year, it made 10 grants to organizations such as The Church Of Holy Communion. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Revenue
$67.1m
Assets
$67.7m
Employees
1
EIN
45-2941744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Heinz Endowments

The Heinz Endowments is a Pittsburgh-based foundation dedicated to enhancing community well-being through grants that promote sustainability, creativity, and social equity.
Revenue
$105.1m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
38
EIN
25-1721100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh

Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh is a private foundation that provides grants to American Friends Union For. It is located in Pittsburgh, PA and made $9,703,401 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$23.5m
Assets
$175.5m
Employees
3
EIN
25-6055022
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cahouet Foundation Trust

The Cahouet Foundation Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating expenses. It made one grant last year and is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Revenue
$230.7m
Assets
$257.2m
Employees
1
EIN
30-6192502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rossin Foundation

The Rossin Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA. The foundation made 36 grants last year. Grantees include Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh. Trustees are Katherine Dec, John Campbell Harmon, Peter N Stephans.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$54.5m
Employees
2
EIN
25-6327217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dietrich Foundation

The Dietrich Foundation benefits higher education, principally in the greater Pittsburgh area, by providing ongoing and increasing financial support to six educational institutions that were important to Mr. Dietrich.
Revenue
$107.3m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
13
EIN
36-4711746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Katherine Mabis Mckenna Foundation

The Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation is a private foundation located in Latrobe, PA. Grantees include Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The foundation made 59 grants last year.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$99.3m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7042752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Champlin Foundation

The Champlin Foundation funds capital projects for Rhode Island charities, enhancing social services, arts, education, healthcare, and conservation to support community well-being.
Revenue
$20.3m
Assets
$456.6m
Employees
6
EIN
51-0165988
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allegheny Foundation

Allegheny Foundation funds general/program/capital support for nonprofits, including Carnegie Mellon University. Made 91 grants last year. Private foundation located in Pittsburgh.
Revenue
$35.7m
Assets
$374.8m
Employees
4
EIN
25-6012303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colcom Foundation

Colcom Foundation was created in 1996 to provide a forum for the examination and discussion of the major causes and consequences of overpopulation and its impact on environmental sustainability.
Revenue
$61.9m
Assets
$485.7m
Employees
12
EIN
31-1479839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Addison Gibson Foundation

The Addison Gibson Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, PA funding general support, education, and medical grants to organizations like Allegheny Health Network.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$48.4m
Employees
1
EIN
25-0965379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Baskin Foundation

The Baskin Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA that primarily funds charitable donations. Its grantees include Project Hope and other organizations. Last year, the foundation made three grants.
Revenue
$33.9m
Assets
$31.9m
Employees
1
EIN
27-1941479
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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