How to apply
The board of directors considers all applications for potential funding. In general, the board considers requests from organizations that meet the requirements found in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. If the requesting entity is a non u.s. Entity, they must meet equivalency determination rules and provide the required documentation regarding how they meet such definition. The applications should include the intended purpose and reasons why the foundation should consider the grant and should clearly state if the requesting organization is tax-exempt. Consideration will be given… Contact: Nicole Theophilus, 30 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4128251000, WABTECFOUNDATION@WABTEC.COM Deadlines: At least one week prior to foundation board meetings (generally held in feb, may, july, oct and dec) Restrictions: The foundation does not award grants to individuals for personal needs, religious organizations, organizations that have not been certified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code unless an equivalency determination can be provided, economic development, conferences/seminars/symposiums, or travel.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 254 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern PaPittsburgh, PA | General support | $136K |
| 100 Black Men of AmericaAtlanta, GA | General support | $85K |
| Thurgood Marshall College FundNew York, NY | General support | $71K |
| Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MI | General support | $70K |
| Cruz Roja Espanola (spanish Red Cross)Madrid, SP | General support | $32K |
| The Advanced Leadership Institute (tali)Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $30K |
| Veteran Community ProjectKansas City, MO | General support | $30K |
| United Way of GreenvilleGreenville, SC | General support | $25K |
| United Way of PiedmontSpartansburg, SC | General support | $25K |
| Association Movimento Uniao BrRecite, BR | General support | $20K |
| Northwest Isd Education FoundationJustin, TX | General support | $20K |
| Linked By PinkErie, PA | General support | $17K |
| Humane Animal RescuePittsburgh, PA | General support | $15K |
| Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraPittsburgh, PA | General support | $15K |
| Union City Family Support CenterUnion City, PA | General support | $11K |
| Junior Achievement of Western PennsylvaniaBridgeville, PA | General support | $10K |
| Public Broadcasting of Nw PaErie, PA | General support | $10K |
| Agape Food PantryWytheville, VA | General support | $10K |
| Association House of ChicagoChicago, IL | General support | $10K |
| Fostering Great IdeasGreenville, SC | General support | $10K |
| Friends of Norwin Trails IncLarimer, PA | General support | $10K |
| Grove City YMCAGrove City, PA | General support | $10K |
| Homes of HopesGreensburg, PA | General support | $10K |
| Junior Achievement of Chisolm Trail IncFort Worth, TX | General support | $10K |
| Levelup Kids IncKansas City, MO | General support | $10K |
| Middle Tyger YMCADuncan, SC | General support | $10K |
| Storehouse for TeachersPittsburgh, PA | General support | $10K |
| Women Are Dreamers Too IncSuwanee, AZ | General support | $10K |
| YouthplacesPittsburgh, PA | General support | $10K |
| Beverly's BirthdayNorth Huntingdon, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Americans for the Competitive Enterprise SystemErie, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Adult EducationGrove City, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rugrunners Robotics LlsBallston Lake, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Telos Leadership FoundationChardin, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Bay Front NatoErie, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Erie Family CenterErie, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| John F Kennedy CenterWashington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central IllinoisEast Peoria, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Army Transportation MuseumHarker Heights, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| The V FoundationCary, NC | General support | $2,138 |
| Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc National CenterDallas, TX | General support | $1,879 |
| Brevard Schools FoundationViera, FL | General support | $1,250 |
| American National Red CrossBoone, IA | General support | $1,214 |
| Samaritans PurseBoone, NC | General support | $1,200 |
| March of Dimes FoundationAtlanta, GA | General support | $1,037 |
| California University of PennsylvaniaCalifornia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Presque Isle Light StationErie, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Slippery Rock University FoundationSlippery Rock, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Prairie SchoolRacine, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Notre Dame du LacNotre Dame, IN | General support | $975 |
| Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, CO | General support | $785 |
| Erie Community FoundationErie, PA | General support | $708 |
| One Warm CoatSan Francisco, CA | General support | $700 |
| Women's Resource & Rape Assistance ProgramJackson, TN | General support | $550 |
| World VisionFederal Way, WA | General support | $533 |
| Apollo Support & Rescue IncJustin, TX | General support | $500 |
| Be the BridgeAtlanta, GA | General support | $500 |
By state: Pennsylvania 66 · Georgia 12 · New York 19 · South Carolina 12 · Michigan 7 · INTL 3
About this foundation
Wabtec Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Scott E Wahlstrom, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wabtec Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The board of directors considers all applications for potential funding. Deadlines: At least one week prior to foundation board meetings (generally held in feb, may, july, oct and dec).
How much does Wabtec Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $839K across 254 grants, a median of $127.
Where does Wabtec Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (66 grants), Georgia (12 grants), New York (19 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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