How to apply
No formal application Contact: Ayers Foundation Co Private Foundat, 300 Fifth Avenue 27th Floor, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4127622083, PRIVATEFOUNDATIONSOLUTIONS@PNC.COM Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: Qualified charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational organizations
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
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agahozo-Shalomn Youth VillageNew York, NY | Village time gala sponshorship (ishema level) | $57K |
| Peruvian HeartsGolden, CO | General | $50K |
| Angels' Place IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $36K |
| Corazon de Esperanza IncGypsum, CO | Luz de vida/third floor youth transitional home | $30K |
| People of Peru ProjectWalla Walla, WA | General | $30K |
| Peru Champs AssociationNew York, NY | General | $25K |
| Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY | Daniel l. mcgowan lifetime learning scholarship | $25K |
| Zebra YouthOrlando, FL | Improve transportation for lgbtq+ youth | $20K |
| York Street ProjectJersey City, NJ | The nurturing place | $20K |
| Heritage Community InitiativesBraddock, PA | Heritage education programs | $10K |
| Homeless Children's Education FundPittsburgh, PA | General | $10K |
| Hosanna HouseWilkinsburg, PA | 2024-2025 hope academy | $10K |
| Industrial Arts Workshop IncPittsburgh, PA | Increasing workforce development impact | $10K |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | General | $10K |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center IncPittsburgh, PA | General | $10K |
| Trying TogetherPittsburgh, PA | Early childhood education (cda) access | $10K |
| Urban ImpactPittsburgh, PA | Urban impact - early impact | $10K |
| Westminster CollegeNew Wilmington, PA | Fireworks display - honoring gene decaprio | $9,000 |
| Community Park AssociationZelienople, PA | General | $6,000 |
| Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| FIRST Alliance ChurchMcKees Rocks, PA | Great commission fund - honoring dorothy kennedy | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Center for the ArtsPittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Contemporary CraftPittsburgh, PA | Teen apprentice in craft & technology | $5,000 |
By state: Pennsylvania 15 · New York 2 · Colorado 2 · Washington 1 · Kentucky 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Ayers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of James a Ayers, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ayers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal application Deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Ayers Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $408K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Ayers Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (15 grants), New York (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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