How to apply
Nomination fom, transcript, references, acceptance letter, student aid Contact: Susan L Cencia, 500 Grant Street Suite 3825, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4122345519 Deadlines: APRIL 15,2017 Restrictions: Restricted to accepted senior high school students of crawford county
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University - University ParkUniversity Park, PA | Scholarships | $10K |
| University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Slippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PA | Scholarships | $7,700 |
| Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $2,900 |
| Pennwest UniversityCalifornia, PA | Scholarships | $2,900 |
| Juniata CollegeHuntingdon, PA | Scholarships | $2,400 |
| Toccoa Falls CollegeToccoa Falls, GA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Gannon UniversityErie, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Geneva CollegeBeaver Falls, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Thiel CollegeGreenville, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Westminster CollegeNew Wilmington, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| West Chester UniversityWest Chester, PA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Mercyhurst UniversityErie, PA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $1,700 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Allegheny CollegeMeadville, PA | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| University of Nc WilmingtonWilmington, NC | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| University of Pittsburgh at BradfordBradford, PA | Scholarships | $1,200 |
By state: Pennsylvania 20 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1 · South Carolina 1
About this foundation
Van Horne Educational Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Van Horne Educational Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Nomination fom, transcript, references, acceptance letter, student aid Deadlines: APRIL 15,2017.
How much does Van Horne Educational Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Van Horne Educational Fund give?
Pennsylvania (20 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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