How to apply
Applications should be submitted in letter form to the foundation stating purpose of organization, amount of requested contribution and purpose of said contribution. Contact: Karen Emmerich, 1300 Penn Avenue Suite 300, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4128513288 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2023
Top 60 of 247 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Dist-LeadershipNew York, NY | Buncher community leadership endowment-6th instlmt | $2.5M |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Endowment for CmmtyPittsburgh, PA | Endowment for community-1st annual instlmt | $1.5M |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-SzarvasNew York, NY | Camp szarvas cupola & swim pool | $1.0M |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Israel EmergencyPittsburgh, PA | Ajjdc-urgent needs in ukraine | $1.0M |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh - MiscPittsburgh, PA | Build endowment - 4th instlmt | $1.0M |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the American Jewish Joint DistributionNew York, NY | Annual gift | $500K |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500K |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500K |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the United Jewish FederationPittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500K |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500K |
| Carnegie Mellon University - Jbf PlazaPittsburgh, PA | Jack buncher foundation plaza project | $500K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Annual Campaign PldgePittsburgh, PA | Annual cmmty campaign pledge 2024 | $500K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher LeadershipPittsburgh, PA | Buncher leadership program-1st instlmt | $419K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher LeadershipPittsburgh, PA | Buncher leadership program-2nd instmt | $419K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher LeadershipPittsburgh, PA | Disbursement for jbf leadership-3rd instlmt | $419K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher LeadershipPittsburgh, PA | Disbursements for jbf leadership-4th instlmt | $419K |
| Jewish Community Center of PghPittsburgh, PA | Match 2024 for jcc maccabi games 2025 | $250K |
| Jewish Family & Community ServicesPittsburgh, PA | Part b-upstreet, bridge bldrs, 412 future prgms | $250K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Pj Library EndowmentPittsburgh, PA | Pj library endowment-final instlmt | $250K |
| Western Pa School for Blind ChildrenPittsburgh, PA | Lavi endowment - to support program | $250K |
| Allegheny County Library AssocPittsburgh, PA | Year end gift-$5,000 per acla member | $235K |
| Allegheny County Library AssocPittsburgh, PA | Love your library match 2024 | $205K |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-JccNew York, NY | Part-a-israel mental health initiative | $200K |
| Greater Pgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | Part a-impact grants(only) | $200K |
| United Way of Southwest PaPittsburgh, PA | 2025 impact fund | $200K |
| Yeshiva SchoolsPittsburgh, PA | Gap funds for boys school | $200K |
| JCC Global USA IncHewlett, NY | Programs in ukraine & moldova | $150K |
| Jewish National Fund -IlNorthbrook, IL | Red mountain & aleh negev | $150K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Quarterly program guide-part a | $145K |
| Jewish Community Center of PghPittsburgh, PA | Jcc-south hills senior ctr support | $135K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Gr pgh festival of books-part b | $125K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Vivian d. hewitt initiative-part c | $125K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Pj Library EndowmentPittsburgh, PA | "match" pj library endowment 2024 | $121K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Enhance outdoor library spaces-part d | $105K |
| Eye & Ear Foundation of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | 2nd nurse navigator/head & neck cancer | $103K |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-JccNew York, NY | Part b-lay leadership initiative | $100K |
| Carnegie Museums of PghPittsburgh, PA | Edu programs at moa & nhm-part a | $100K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Annual Campaign PldgePittsburgh, PA | Annual cmmty campaign match 2024 | $100K |
| Salvation Army Western Pa DivisionCarnegie, PA | Operations / critical programs | $100K |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian JewryNew York, NY | Medical care for jews in ethiopia | $100K |
| The BranchPittsburgh, PA | Operations / critical programs | $100K |
| Variety the Childen's CharityWexford, PA | Adaptive bikes & strollers for wpa | $100K |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North AmericaNew York, NY | Min habe'erot 2024-25 program | $90K |
| Catholic Charitiesdioces of PghPittsburgh, PA | Free health care center support | $85K |
| Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | 2024 love library promo/mrktg | $80K |
| Westmoreland County Food BankDelmont, PA | Operating / program expenses | $80K |
| Jewish Community Center of PghPittsburgh, PA | Agewell program support | $75K |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh - MiscPittsburgh, PA | Year end gift-sister cities karmiel,misgav,warsaw | $75K |
| Rodef Shalom CongregationPittsburgh, PA | Match grant - general capital repairs | $75K |
| Salvation Army Western Pa DivisionCarnegie, PA | Red shield campaign - annual support | $75K |
| Brother's Brother FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Operations / critical programs | $70K |
| CentropaSilver Springs, MD | Educational programs/ operations support | $70K |
| Friendship CirclePittsburgh, PA | Bunny cakes 2024 operations | $70K |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-JccNew York, NY | Jcc budapest - balint haz operating support | $65K |
| Carnegie Mellon Univ Dietrich CollegePittsburgh, PA | Dietrich college / summer interns program | $65K |
| Carnegie Museums of PghPittsburgh, PA | Sensory programs-part b | $60K |
| JCC Global USA IncHewlett, NY | Year end gift - jcc's eastern europe | $60K |
| Carnegie Museums of PghPittsburgh, PA | Community access programs | $50K |
| Center for Hearing & Deaf Services IncPittsburgh, PA | "match" grant for operations | $50K |
| Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Cmmty/cultural events | $50K |
By state: Pennsylvania 223 · New York 18 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 2 · New Hampshire 1
About this foundation
Jack Buncher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jack Buncher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in letter form to the foundation stating purpose of organization, amount of requested contribution and purpose of said contribution. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Jack Buncher Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $21M across 247 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Jack Buncher Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (223 grants), New York (18 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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