Private foundation · EIN 27-5137609 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McKamish Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $471K total, median $7,500. 75% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$471K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in PA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Child Life SpecialistPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$150K
Caring Hearts MinistryPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$120K
Make a Wish FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$50K
St Anthony'sPittsburgh, PAEducational support$45K
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOGeneral support$20K
Family GuidancePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$15K
Light of Life Ministries IncPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$12K
Cornerstone TvWall, PAGeneral support$10K
JdrfNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Christian Counselors CollaborativePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$10K
Choices Pregnancy ServicesCoraopolis, PAGeneral support$5,000
Commission to Every NationKerrville, TXGeneral contribution$5,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NYMedical research$5,000
Jonathans Forever Young RunGibsonia, PAEducation / community contribution$5,000
PrismPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$2,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILGeneral contribution$2,000
Backpack for HungerPittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$2,000
Fox Families CarePittsburgh, PAGeneral support$1,000
Story Collective ChurchPittsburgh, PAGeneral contribution$1,000
Stephen's Hulksters Angel FundGibsonia, PACharitable support$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 15 · Missouri 1 · New York 2 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

McKamish Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does McKamish Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 McKamish Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $471K across 20 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does McKamish Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (15 grants), Missouri (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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