There is no charge for establishing a fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation.

Generally, funds managed by the Foundation are charged an annual TPF administrative grant/fee, which varies depending on the type of fund established. These fees are calculated on an annual basis, using the rates listed below applied to a rolling 12 quarter average of the total market value of each fund, and deducted from the fund’s principal balance quarterly.  A minimum $200 fee applies to all funds. 

The 2009 TPF administrative grant/fee schedule is as follows: