How to apply
No special form required Contact: Donna B Johnson, 223 Fourth Avenue Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4122880280 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: None, except the organization must be a public charity.
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
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | Education | $100K |
| Carnegie Institue-MuseumsPittsburgh, PA | Education | $100K |
| Shady Side AcademyPittsburgh, PA | Education | $100K |
| YMCA of Collier Country-Naples FlMarco Island, FL | Education | $100K |
| Valley School of Ligonier - Nature Playground & Trout ProgramLigonier, PA | Education | $50K |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian SchoolPittsburgh, PA | Education | $35K |
| Shady Side AcademyPittsburgh, PA | Education | $35K |
| The Kiski SchoolSaltsburg, PA | Education | $30K |
| Crossroads FoundationPittsburgh, PA | General | $25K |
| Linsly SchoolWheeling, WV | Education | $25K |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of PittsburghCoraopolis, PA | Education | $20K |
| Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA | Education | $20K |
| The Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PA | Education | $20K |
| Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PA | Education | $20K |
| Wheeling Country Day SchoolWheeling, WV | Education | $10K |
By state: Pennsylvania 11 · Rhode Island 1 · Florida 1 · West Virginia 2
About this foundation
Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Paul G Benedum Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $690K across 15 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (11 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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