How to apply
Information is available upon request Contact: Kay Bitzer President Co Fountainhea, 200 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4129633165 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Information is available upon request
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Family Business GroupScottsdale, AZ | Public/social | $115K |
| Netherlands America FoundationNew York, NY | Public/social | $55K |
| Heinz History CenterPittsburgh, PA | Public/social | $50K |
| Special Olympics of PaNorristown, PA | Public/social | $25K |
| Atlanta City of RefugeAtlanta, GA | Public/social | $25K |
| Vintage Senior CenterPittsburgh, PA | Public/social | $25K |
| Pine Cay ProjectChicago, IL | Public/social | $22K |
| No Fallen Heroes FoundationBoca Raton, FL | Public/social | $19K |
| Camp StarfishRindge, NH | Public/social | $12K |
| Road 2 RecoveryPoway, CA | Public/social | $7,500 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA | Health agencies | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins FoundationPittsburgh, PA | Public/social | $5,000 |
| Fox Families CarePittsburgh, PA | Public/social | $5,000 |
| Cotton Creek Elementary SchoolWestminster, CO | Educational | $4,750 |
| USC Swim With MikePasadena, CA | Educational | $4,400 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PA | Public/social | $4,250 |
| Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA | Public/social | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Yacht Club FoundationBuffalo, NY | Public/social | $2,500 |
| Life Ministries Food PantryWolfeboro, NH | Public/social | $2,500 |
| Phillips Exeter AcademyExeter, NH | Educational | $2,000 |
| Vindeket FoodsFort Collins, CO | Public/social | $750 |
| Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, CO | Public/social | $750 |
| National Brain Tumor SocietyNewton, MA | Health agencies | $750 |
| Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL | Health agencies | $750 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives TestingBaltimore, MD | Health agencies | $750 |
By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Arizona 1 · New York 2 · Georgia 2 · Illinois 2 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Fountainhead Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Fountainhead Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Information is available upon request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Fountainhead Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $397K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Fountainhead Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (7 grants), Arizona (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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