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News Release Jan. 31, 2023

Foundation unveils new strategic plan

The Board and staff of the Pittsburgh Foundation have adopted a new strategic plan, acting on lessons from emergency response to COVID-19 and data indicating far less progress than many have assumed in eliminating longstanding inequities that have held back many communities. The Foundation has set a vision statement for its new work: To realize a vibrant, equitable and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone – regardless of race, identity or circumstance – to thrive and fulfill their potential.

News Release Nov. 30, 2022

Advancing Black Arts provides record $1.61 million in grants

Program supported by two local foundations and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

News Release Aug. 16, 2022

Mac Miller Fund grants will connect youth to the arts

A total of $135,000 for 10 local arts and community-building programs

News Release July 6, 2022

Aug. 9 #ONEDAY online giving event will support critical community needs

Nonprofits to benefit from $532,000 in incentive funds and public donations

PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022… Nonprofits that make up the safety net for essential human services in the region will get a significant boost Aug.

News Release May 24, 2022

Pittsburgh "Artivist" Jasmine Green chosen for Exposure Tongue River Residency in Wyoming

The experiences of Black women, girls and femmes with mental health will be the focus

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 24, 2022 – The first person to be awarded the Exposure Tongue River Artist/Activist Residency, a program of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Exposure Artists Program, is Jasmine Green.

News Release Jan. 17, 2023

$2 million awarded for scientific research at Pa. universities

Supported projects include an effort to model the impact of dark matter on the era when the first stars and galaxies formed, and an investigation into the role of genetic background on evolution.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 17, 2023 – The Charles E.

News Release Nov. 29, 2022

10 finalists announced for $50,000 Bennett Prize 3.0 for women figurative realist painters

Today 10 women from across the country who paint in the figurative realist style were named finalists for the $50,000 Bennett Prize, the third iteration of the largest art award ever offered solely to women figurative realist painters. The winner and, for the first time, a $10,000 runner-up award, will be named in 2023.

News Release Aug. 15, 2022

#ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert raises $1.73 million in operating support

Donations amplified by $578,000 incentive pool from Foundation and its donors

PITTSBURGH, AUG. 15, 2022 – In a year dominated by economic uncertainty, regional nonprofits providing basic needs got a much-needed boost of operating support on Aug. 9 from the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online giving event. The 16-hour campaign raised $1.15 million.

News Release June 23, 2022

Revitalizing Westmoreland awards a total of $162,600 in grants to improve quality of life

Eight projects focused on community revitalization have received a funding boost totaling $162,600 from The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC). Awards include support for a small business center, improving access for people with disabilities and job training opportunities for youth.

News Release May 23, 2022

Pittsburgh Foundation’s Jane Downing among three leaders recognized for affordable housing

Awards given at the PHFA’s Housing Forum earlier this month

Pittsburgh, May 23, 2022 – The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recognized three affordable housing leaders earlier this month during its Housing Forum conference at the Hilton Harrisburg. Honored with the agency’s prestigious Housing Pioneer Award were:

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