Private foundation · EIN 25-1754629 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Armstrong-Mckay Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $145K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$145K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Conemaugh Valley ConservancyJohnstown, PAUnrestricted$50K
Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti IncPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted$45K
United Way of ConnecticutRocky Hill, CTUnrestricted$20K
Santa Barbara International Film FestSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted$10K
Santa Barbara Middle SchoolSanta Barbara, CAUnrestricted$10K
Calvary Epsicopal ChurchPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Pittsburgh Muskoka FoundationPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · California 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Armstrong-Mckay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of James McKay Armstrong, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Armstrong-Mckay Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Armstrong-Mckay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Armstrong-Mckay Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), California (2 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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