Unrestricted Grantmaking provides grants to organizations  according to the charge of the Foundation's Board of Directors is to "meet community needs as they arise."  The Mission of the Program Department is to foster sustainable communities, defined as those which seek to seamlessly integrate economic, social equity and environmental goals in order to enhance the quality of life for residents of Allegheny County. Sustainable communities can be identified by the presence of: Self Sufficient Individuals and Families; Healthy Communities; and A Vibrant Democracy.  For more information, please review our grant guidelines.

What our donors are saying

"The needs of a community are always changing.  I established my Unrestricted Fund to help The Pittsburgh Foundation support and contribute to the most pressing, critical issues in our region - even long after I'm gone.  It allows the Foundation to be flexible and proactive with its grantmaking, rather than reactive.  It's my way to make a difference," said Helen S. Harvey.
 

Visit the Community section of this website to see stories from organizations
that have received support through Unrestricted Grantmaking.