How to apply
There are no special forms for applying for a grant. Applications may be in letter form and should include, so far as applicable, the following: Each proposal submitted must be expressive of a project or program clearly identified with one of the foundation's indicated fields of interest. It should include: - a one or two-page summary of the proposal, - information about the applicant organization, - statement of need for the proposed project, - description of the project and rationale for its approach, - qualifications of the organization, the project supervisor and staff, - project budget,… Contact: Gregg Behr, 436 Seventh Avenue Suite 2400, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4124714550 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: The foundation does not consider requests on behalf of individuals or requests to conduit organizations, which pass on funds to other 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
Top 60 of 361 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PA | To support catalytic opportunities that will foster collaborative experimentation and connection, in the fields of maker education and lear… | $1.0M |
| The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | To support stronger partnerships among schools, parents, families, and caregivers | $410K |
| Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PA | To support the operations of a learning network that backs thousands of educators and innovators to advance relevant, engaging, and equitab… | $350K |
| Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support growth of a global showcase of innovative learning | $350K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support the creation of a new exhibition, natural wonder, for early learners and their families | $300K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support the creation of a new exhibition, natural wonder, for early learners and their families | $300K |
| Slb Radio Productions IncPittsburgh, PA | To support a multichannel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region | $260K |
| Pittsburgh Promise FoundationPittsburgh, PA | To support higher education scholarships for students graduating from pittsburgh public schools | $250K |
| Pittsburgh Promise FoundationPittsburgh, PA | To support higher education scholarships for students graduating from pittsburgh public schools | $250K |
| Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PA | To support a catalytic grant opportunity connected to aasas national summit in pittsburgh | $200K |
| Slb Radio Productions IncPittsburgh, PA | To support a multi-channel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region | $182K |
| Knowledgeworks FoundationCincinnati, OH | To support innovative educational practices and policies in local school districts | $168K |
| Neighborhood North Museum of PlayBeaver Falls, PA | To support a playbased childrens museum in beaver county | $150K |
| Trying TogetherPittsburgh, PA | To support professional development and public engagement efforts related to early learning | $145K |
| A SchoolsPittsburgh, PA | To support educational programs, initiatives, and strategic partnerships designed to ensure all students attend and engage in school | $125K |
| Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support the childrens museum in inspiring kindness, joy, creativity, and curiosity for all learners | $125K |
| New Sun RisingMillvale, PA | To support a pilot program to offer shared financial services support for small and midsized nonprofits | $125K |
| Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobe, PA | To support the fred rogers institutes efforts to share fred rogers values and approach with families, caregivers, and educators | $120K |
| The History ColabMilton, MA | To support a civic learning ecosystem in southwestern pennsylvania | $120K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support high-quality arts education across the pittsburgh region | $110K |
| The Consortium for Public EducationMcKeesport, PA | To support a future-focused education intermediary | $100K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support re-envisioning informal stem education at a local museum | $100K |
| The Consortium for Public EducationMcKeesport, PA | To support professional learning for educators in the region | $100K |
| Allegheny Partners for Out-Of-School Time Apost IncPittsburgh, PA | To support a countywide intermediary providing outofschooltime staff professional development and promoting quality programming across the… | $100K |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityNew Kensington, PA | To support a higher education/public school partnership to advance innovative teaching | $90K |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting CorporationPittsburgh, PA | To support coverage about issues that impact education from pre-k through grade 12 | $80K |
| Planned Parenthood of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | To support programming to reduce teen pregnancy and prevent school dropout in local middle and high schools | $80K |
| New America FoundationWashington, DC | To support a multi-sector collaboration to plan for the future of parents as allies | $75K |
| Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CA | To support training and assistance for educators, administrators, and parents in the safe use of high-quality and appropriate digital media | $75K |
| The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | To support a quality-focused network of mentoring opportunities for youth in the region | $75K |
| Student UDurham, NC | To support a college-access program for students attending durham public schools | $70K |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | To support education media coverage and youth journalism in north carolina | $65K |
| Human Services Center CorporationTurtle Creek, PA | To support comprehensive programming that improves the quality of life for children, adults, and families in the mon valley | $65K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support a free teen membership program at the carnegie museums | $60K |
| Manchester Craftsmen's GuildPittsburgh, PA | To support arts programming for youth | $60K |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustPittsburgh, PA | To support regional cultural festivals and arts education programming for children and families | $60K |
| Economic Growth Connection of WestmorelandGreensburg, PA | To support school district-workforce partnerships in armstrong, fayette, and westmoreland counties | $60K |
| Slb Radio Productions IncPittsburgh, PA | To support a multimedia program that amplifies the voices of youth to create a more compassionate, connected, and civically engaged communi… | $60K |
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro Children's Museum Dba Kidzu Children's MuseumChapel Hill, NC | To support the reinvention of the museums makerfocused programs in a new location | $60K |
| South Fayette Township School DistrictMcDonald, PA | To support the leadership efforts of the western pa learning 2025 alliance | $58K |
| Early Excellence ProjectPittsburgh, PA | To support professional coaching and technical assistance for child care programs serving vulnerable populations | $50K |
| The Children's Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support the renovation of an outdoor playground space | $50K |
| Allies for ChildrenPittsburgh, PA | To support an advocacy organization focused on issues of importance to children and their families | $50K |
| The News Literacy ProjectWashington, DC | To support professional development that nurtures learners news literacy | $50K |
| Literacy PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support programming that builds young childrens skills in reading, fluency, and comprehension | $50K |
| United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | To support a regional initiative to prepare 3- and 4-year-olds to transition to kindergarten | $50K |
| United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA | To support summer learning programs across southwestern pennsylvania | $50K |
| Reading Is Fundamental PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support early literacy programming for young children and their families | $50K |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | To support initiatives that mobilize the community to eliminate childhood hunger | $50K |
| Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PA | To support student participation in an anti-hate conference | $50K |
| Pennsylvania Partnerships for ChildrenHarrisburg, PA | To support statewide public engagement on early childhood, afterschool, and youth development issues | $50K |
| Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (pace)Pittsburgh, PA | To support organizational capacity-building for youth-serving organizations | $50K |
| PublicsourcePittsburgh, PA | To support paywall-free reporting that catalyzes equity, transparency, and best practices in k-12 education across allegheny county | $50K |
| Artscenter (the)Carrboro, NC | To support the construction of makerspaces in the artscenters new location | $50K |
| Wireless Neighborhoods Dba Neighborhood Learning AlliancePittsburgh, PA | To support the expansion of the high school u college exposure program | $50K |
| Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | To support arts education and outreach activities | $50K |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater CorporationPittsburgh, PA | To support opportunities for young people to engage with live theater | $50K |
| Team PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PA | To support a statewide coalition of business leaders who serve as champions for highquality early learning | $50K |
| Pittsburgh Opera IncPittsburgh, PA | To support education and outreach programming for teachers and students | $50K |
| Attack TheatrePittsburgh, PA | To support dance education and outreach programming for youth and educators | $50K |
By state: Pennsylvania 322 · North Carolina 22 · District of Columbia 4 · Ohio 1 · California 4 · Massachusetts 3
About this foundation
Grable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Grable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. There are no special forms for applying for a grant. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Grable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $13M across 361 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Grable Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (322 grants), North Carolina (22 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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