News Releases

News Release Oct. 15, 2018

Fake News, New Technology and The First Amendment: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Foundation Host Conference

National Leaders on Agenda for Oct. 21-22 Event

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2018 – The city will be at the epicenter of one of America's most timely, important discussions when Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation – in cooperation with the National Constitution Center – host the "National Conference on the First Amendment: Bedrock of American Freedom." The two-day conference will be held on Oct. 21-22 on the Duquesne campus.

News Release Aug. 30, 2018

$2.1 million awarded for scientific research to improve human health

Awards include $300,000 for program pairing undergraduates with innovative scientists

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 30, 2018 – To stimulate innovative collaboration among young scientific researchers and later-career investigators, The Board of the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has awarded 10 scientific research grants totaling $1.9 million.

News Release Aug. 22, 2018

Pittsburgh Foundation approves $5.5 million in third-quarter grantmaking

More than half of the grants support medical research

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2018 –  In service to its mission of improving quality of life in the region, The Program & Policy Committee of The Pittsburgh Foundation Board of Directors has approved 26 grants totaling $5.5 million to a range of organizations that support a vibrant democracy, healthy communities and self-sufficient individuals and families.

News Release July 24, 2018

Foundation Hires Development-Donor Service Officer

Veteran of Westmoreland nonprofit community to recruit new advisors, donors

News Release July 17, 2018

Three Conneaut Lake organizations awarded grants by Dietrich Foundation

The Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $7,934 to Conneaut Lake-area organizations this year. Grantees this year are the Ice House Park, the Conneaut Lake Historical Society and the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.   

News Release Oct. 3, 2018

The Mac Miller Circles Fund unveiled

Grants will support programs and provide resources for youth in underserved communities

News Release Aug. 28, 2018

New Social Justice Fund to combat racial, economic inequity

A new fund to boost support for social justice activists and advocates working in Pittsburgh has been launched at The Pittsburgh Foundation and has made eight grants totaling $158,000 to local organizations.

News Release Aug. 7, 2018

Foundations invest $215,000 in Pittsburgh-based professional artists

The Heinz Endowments and The Pittsburgh Foundation have awarded grants to advance arts and culture in the Pittsburgh region and to support Pittsburgh-based artists from varied disciplines.

News Release July 23, 2018

Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh announces $229,000 in grants

A locally produced comic book series, a holistic healing guide coupled with therapeutic workshops for African American youth, and a series of documentaries that highlight the lives of homegrown jazz legends are all projects being funded this spring by the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant-making program, which recently awarded $229,000 to regional artists and art programs.

News Release July 17, 2018

Dietrich Foundation Greenville, PA Fund gives grants to six area organizations

The Dietrich Foundation Greenville, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $25,806 to Greenville area organizations this year. Grantees this year are the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, Downtown Ministries, Greenville Area Community Theatre, Greenville Area Historical Society, First Baptist Church and the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania.