Private foundation · EIN 25-1739254 · Bridgeville, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Byham Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,837.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $243K total, median $1,837. 74% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$243K
Median grant
$1,837
Stays in PA
74%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.2M

How to apply

In writing: Organization's name, charitable purpose, and use of the grant. Contact: Helen Spalaris, 1225 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, Pa, 4122573807 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

43 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Essential Public RadioPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$35K
Cure Alzheimer's FundPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$30K
Parkinsons Foundation of Western PaBellevue, PAGeneral support$30K
Pittsburgh TomorrowPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$25K
WqedPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$18K
Pittsburgh Cultural TrustPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$11K
Planned Parenthood of WpaPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$10K
The Columbus FoundationColumbus, OHGeneral support$10K
United WayPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$10K
Chautauqua InstitutionChautauqua, NYGeneral support$5,500
Greater Pittsburgh Food BankPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$5,000
Manchester Bidwell CorporationPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$5,000
Pittsburgh Ballet TheatrePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$5,000
Susan G Komen FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Pittsburgh CloPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$4,500
Carnegie MuseumsPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$4,000
United Way Womens Leadership CouncilPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$3,000
Outreach Teen & Family ServicesPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$2,500
Pittsburgh SymphonyPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$2,500
The Midwife CenterPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$2,500
Pittsburgh UltimatePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$2,000
Mt HolyokeSouth Hadley, MAGeneral support$1,837
International Women's ForumWashington, DCGeneral support$1,600
City TheatrePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Mt Lebanon Public LibraryPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Mt Lebanon Historical SocietyPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Parkersburg Area Community FoundationParkersburg, WVGeneral support$1,000
Pittsburgh Public TheaterPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Quantum TheatrePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
RiverlifePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Slb RadioPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Urban League of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Southminster ChurchPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$750
YMCA - Alexandra Gagnon FoundationOaks Bluff, MAGeneral support$750
Off the RecordNew York, NYGeneral support$500
Ohio University FoundationAthens, OHGeneral support$500
Purdue FoundationWest Lafayette, INGeneral support$500
Rand CorporationPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$500
Regional Trail CorporationWest Newton, PAGeneral support$500
The Dancers' Trust Fund of Pittsburgh BalletPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$500
Mt Lebanon Artists MarketPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$250
Cushing AcademyAshburnham, MAGeneral support$200
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$100

By state: Pennsylvania 32 · Ohio 2 · New York 2 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Byham Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Helen Wylie, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Byham Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing: Organization's name, charitable purpose, and use of the grant. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Byham Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $243K across 43 grants, a median of $1,837.

Where does Byham Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (32 grants), Ohio (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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