The Pittsburgh Foundation (PA)



The Pittsburgh Foundation is the 14th largest community foundation in the country. Since 1945, it has worked to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting charitable giving, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.


Web Address

www.pittsburghfoundation.org/

Social Media Links

Twitter - @PittsburghFdn


Assets and Giving for Pittsburgh Foundation

Assets

2018 - 1,069,725,707
2017 - 1,142,879,653
2016 - 1,037,372,287
Domestic Grants

2018 - 50,210,273
2017 - 44,616,545


    

Recent News from Pittsburgh Foundation


McCune Foundation sells its share of Almono to RK Mellon Foundation
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation

McCune Foundation sells its share of Almono to R.K. Mellon Foundation ... The McCune Foundation — one of the original investors in Almono, ... Last year, the foundation approved grants...more

For minority artists, race plays a factor in the hunt for funding
Foundation: Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation

But, when she starts conversations about other general arts grants, she said the ... Data Arts, an organization that uses data to connect grantmakers to ... but others who are more established, like...more

More than a million dollars in local scholarship funds goes unawarded
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

They worked with the Pittsburgh Foundation to get the scholarship off the ground for 2014, offering as much as $5,000 per year, and waited for...more

V Foundation, WWE launch national partnership to battle pediatric cancer
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

“WWE is proud to partner with The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ... The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a...more

WWE Announces Partnership With V Foundation To Fight Pediatric Cancer
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

“The V Foundation is proud to partner with WWE in the fight against pediatric cancer,” said Susan Braun, CEO of The V Foundation. “Funding...more

WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.: The V Foundation and WWE Launch National ...
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

'The V Foundation is proud to partner with WWE in the fight against pediatric cancer,' said Susan Braun, CEO of The V Foundation. 'Funding...more

The V Foundation and WWE® Launch National Partnership to Fight Pediatric Cancer
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

As a result of the new partnership, funds raised by WWE will support Connor's Cure through The V Foundation's grant-making process. The...more

Community Foundation Update (3/12/16)
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Community Foundation of Henderson County, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Cape Cod Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation

Florida. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has announced that for the second consecutive year the county has been recognized as...more

Community Foundation Update (3/05/16)
Foundation: North Carolina Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties in West Palm Beach has announced that Impact 100 Palm Beach County, one of...more

Pittsburgh foundation sees contributions drop in 2015; St. Clair Hospital takes a stake in Concordia
Foundation: Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation said contributions to its funds dropped by 5 percent in 2015. The community foundation raised $50.6 million, down...more



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