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It is with great sadness that we learned Alfred “Burr” Wishart Jr., the longest serving leader of The Pittsburgh Foundation, died Thursday, April 20, in his home in Vero Beach, Florida, at age 91. Burr was a force for good who demonstrated how community philanthropy could serve as a unifying force and a lever for transformational change.

The Foundation encourages those who wish to support the efforts of recovery and healing to donate to a few organizations/funds serving the affected areas.

Pittsburgh Foundation advocates move communities forward.

A new vision for the Foundation's public health-related grants.

Board member Lee Foster’s guidance generates marked growth.