News Releases
We update this section often with current news about The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information, please contact Matt Minczeski, at 412-391-5151 or minczeskim@pghfdn.org.
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.
$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.
Dietrich Foundation Greenville Fund invites grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2020 - The Pittsburgh Foundation is accepting grant applications for The Dietrich Foundation Greenville, Pa. Fund. Selection of grantees will be made by the nine-member committee of The Dietrich Foundation and awards will be announced in early summer.
Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake Fund invites grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2020- The Pittsburgh Foundation is accepting grant applications for The Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake, Pa. Fund. Selection of grantees will be made by the nine-member committee of The Dietrich Foundation and awards will be announced in early summer.
Westmoreland philanthropy head moves to Pittsburgh Foundation
Phil Koch to lead policy, community impact for wider region
Billions of dollars in COVID-19 losses hit Pa. nonprofits
Statewide survey most comprehensive to date on lost revenue and extra costs
#ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert raises record $1.3 million from public
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2020 – Nonprofits providing basic needs benefited from record public giving to the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online giving event on Aug. 19. Organized by The Pittsburgh Foundation, the event raised a total of $1.85 million for nonprofits in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties that provide food, housing, physical and mental health care, child care and transportation – directly to vulnerable populations.
Announcing the Arts | Equity | Reimagined Fund
The Covid-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG), a collaboration of 15 foundations and a private donor in the Pittsburgh metro area, announces the Arts | Equity | Reimagined Fund, in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s arts and cultural sector.
Dietrich Foundation 2020 grants to Greenville area increase
The Dietrich Foundation Greenville, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $45,940 to Greenville area organizations this year.
Four Conneaut Lake organizations awarded 2020 Dietrich Foundation grants
The Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $23,100 to Conneaut Lake area organizations this year.