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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.

 

Our Vision

We are committed to creating a vibrant, equitable, and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone — regardless of race, identity, and circumstance — to thrive and fulfill their potential. Our three mutually reinforcing strategic priorities are to promote philanthropy, support community, and catalyze partnerships, all anchored in a commitment to racial justice.

Grantmaking Priorities

Our Stories

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Support relief efforts following aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region on Sept. 26, 2024, bringing with it heavy rainfall, intense winds and flooding as it moved through several states in the south.

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Generosity of Spirit

A family’s legacy of giving starts with love.

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#ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert raises $1.6M to support southwestern Pennsylvania nonprofits

Donations amplified by $550,000 incentive pool from foundations and donors.

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Westmoreland Food Bank to advance its mission with support from #ONEDAY online giving event

Westmoreland Food Bank is among the organizations benefitting from the 2024 #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online giving event. The Pittsburgh Foundation spoke with Westmoreland Food Bank's CEO, Jennifer Miller, about the organization’s work and how #ONEDAY will help.

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Healthy Start to benefit from #ONEDAY fundraising event

Healthy Start of Pittsburgh is among the organizations benefitting from the 2024 #ONEDAY online giving event. The Foundation spoke with Healthy Start's CEO, Jada Shirriel, about the organization’s work and how #ONEDAY will help.

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Pittsburgh Foundation grants $480,000 to Small and Mighty nonprofits

Funding initiative surpasses $3 million with recent cycle.

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Proposed Legislation Could Affect Planned Giving Strategies

Estate Planning Attorney Nic Sasso, of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, shares his insight regarding planned-giving strategies.

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Planned giving is booming as America enters monumental ‘generational wealth transfer’ era

Wealth management professionals, attorneys and financial planners are busy. Maybe busier than they have ever been. But it’s with good reason.

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Our Impact

$1.3 billion Established in 1945 with $5,000. Today assets total $1.3 billion.
3,000The Foundation manages nearly 3,000 funds established by our donors.
$1.2 billion Grants made from 1945 to 2022 total $1.2 billion