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.
Helen Ubiñas named first Sally Kalson Courage in Journalism awardee
Her columns about the effects of gun violence have galvanized communities into activism
Investing in Professional Artists announces $170,000 in grants
Awards include $100,000 for emergency relief, COVID-related projects.
$8.3 million in grants going to COVID-19 response
Emergency Action Fund aids operations, essential services
Philanthropies respond to COVID-19
$10 million for Emergency Action Fund and related relief
Foundation’s Small and Mighty grants reach $1.25 million
PITTSBURGH, Dec.18, 2019 – The Small and Mighty grants program, a special initiative of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s 100 Percent Pittsburgh organizing principle, has awarded grants totaling $371,000 to 23 small, community-based nonprofits. This fourth round of grants brings the total awarded through the Small and Mighty program since its inception in 2016 to $1.25 million.
Dietrich Foundation Greenville Fund invites 2020 grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2019 - 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 2020 grant applications
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2019 - 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.
$100,000 Mac Miller Fund grant to support YMCA youth music programs
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2019 – A fund established last year at The Pittsburgh Foundation to honor the legacy of rapper Mac Miller has awarded $100,000 to music programs for teenagers and young adults at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA. The Mac Miller Fund was established at the Foundation by the family of the recording artist after his death at age 26 in September 2018.
New $5,000 Award Program to Honor Fearless Journalism
After reporter Sally Kalson’s death in 2014 from ovarian cancer, family and friends established the Sally Kalson Courage in Journalism Award Program at The Pittsburgh Foundation. The award will reach statewide to identify a broadcast, print or online media journalist annually, whose work embodies what Kalson was known for: “fearlessness, fortitude and excellence in taking on issues of our time.”
Carol R. Brown 2019 Creative Achievement Awards honor two literary artists
Celebration of the arts on Dec. 9 will include awards ceremony, performances by Bernice Johnson Reagon and Toshi Reagon