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News Release May 22, 2023

Foundation moves office to support new strategic plan

Space at edge of Cultural District allows for more convening, ease of access.

Be Prepared: Five Most Popular Questions in Estate Planning

We posed a simple scenario to Westmoreland County attorney Jessica Rafferty, co-founder of Rafferty Legal: What are the five most common questions you get from clients around estate planning?

Remembering Alfred "Burr" Wishart Jr.

It is with great sadness that we learned Alfred “Burr” Wishart Jr., the longest serving leader of The Pittsburgh Foundation, died Thursday, April 20, in his home in Vero Beach, Florida, at age 91. Burr was a force for good who demonstrated how community philanthropy could serve as a unifying force and a lever for transformational change.

News Release April 11, 2023

County Executive candidates respond to child poverty, food insecurity and housing stability briefings from human services leaders

PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2023 – It is likely that the next Allegheny County executive will enter office with a deeper understanding of issues and solutions for key human services challenges thanks to a forum with nonprofit leaders working on the front lines each day.

Our Strategic Plan

OUR VISION: We commit to creating a vibrant, equitable and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone—regardless of race, identity or circumstance—to thrive and fulfill their potential.

OUR MISSION: 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.