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.
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
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh announces $388,000 in grants
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 28, 2019 – Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, a joint program of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments, has awarded $388,000 to individual artists and art programs for the initiative’s fall 2019 grant-making cycle. Among the projects funded are an audio book and video series reinterpreting a book by Pittsburgh’s first African American medical doctor, an artist residency at the Pittsburgh Glass Center exploring plasma and neon light in glass, a community healing event honoring a young artist who died after a battle with depression, and a graphic novel about the experiences of growing up as a Black girl.
Pittsburgh in spotlight as leader advancing Sustainable Development Goals
NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2019 – A forum during the 74th United Nations General Assembly today featured Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and leaders from Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, the University of Pittsburgh and The Pittsburgh Foundation.
Pittsburgh Foundation issues public comment against changes to SNAP
A proposed rule change to the SNAP food stamp program would result in 34,000 people in our seven-county region losing food stamp benefits. The changes would affect the most vulnerable: seniors, children, single mothers and people with disabilities. The rule change could also affect free school lunch eligibility. Read public comments submitted by The Pittsburgh Foundation and learn how you can comment by the Sept. 23 deadline.
$1.8 million awarded for basic science at Pa. universities
Funded research ranges from “Dancing of the Stars” to “Eavesdropping on Ants”
The Pittsburgh Foundation approves $3.6 million in grants
Q2 funding includes $345,000 in grants to nonprofits serving single women raising children
Foundations invest $169,000 in Pittsburgh-based professional artists
PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2019 – A book of photography of LGBTQ African migrants, a moveable installation of medicinal plants, and contemporary dance productions are among the latest projects to receive funding from Investing in Professional Artists, a shared program of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments.
Dietrich Foundation grants to Conneaut Lake significantly increase in 2019
The Dietrich Foundation Conneaut Lake, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $23,213 to Conneaut Lake area organizations this year. This is awards are significant increase from last year’s slate of grants, which totaled about $7,900.
Five Greenville area organizations awarded grants by Dietrich Foundation
PITTSBURGH, May 29, 2019 – The Dietrich Foundation Greenville, PA Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded $34,349 to Greenville area organizations this year.