The Pittsburgh Foundation, established in 1945, works to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.
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Foundation awarded record $67 million in grants in its 75th year
PITTSBURGH, FEB. 8, 2021 – In a year when multiple crises have rocked cities around the world, The Pittsburgh Foundation along with its donors and philanthropic partners set new benchmarks for community giving, awarding $67 million in grants. It is the largest amount in its history, up from $65.7 million in 2019.
Community Matters
The attack on the U.S. Capitol was an attack on community life itself
Democracy must be protected, election lies must stop and government must not be distracted
News Release
Foundation awards $351,000 in Small and Mighty Grants
PITTSBURGH, PA, JAN. 7, 2021 –The Small and Mighty grants program, a special initiative of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has made 22 new grants totaling $351,100. Small and Mighty is meant to increase the Foundation’s grantmaking to small, community-based organizations. Grantees have budgets of $600,000 or less and work to address poverty and inequity by meeting basic needs in areas such as physical and mental health, food, shelter, child care and education.
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RT @PittsburghFdn: 'The Case for Charitable Giving'
Charitable giving provides an opportunity for individuals to significantly impact caus…
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$2.1 million awarded to scientific research based at Pa. universities
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 19, 2021 – At a time when the need for scientific understanding of biological processes, the environment and human health is needed more than ever, The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, is awarding $1.9 million to innovative and interdisciplinary scientific research by early-career and established scientists at Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
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Learn more about the Emergency Action Fund
#SpreadHope campaign raised money to help nonprofits care for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.