Private foundation · EIN 84-3022317 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howmet Aerospace 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: 209 grants paid, $8.4M total, median $20K. 13% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
209
$8.4M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in PA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$141M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 209 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $8.4M; Part I reports $11M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PABuild out of the girls' middle school & the stem suite$1.6M
Sarah Heinz HousePittsburgh, PAS.t.e.a.m. programs$500K
Society for ScienceWashington, DCSponsorship of two categories at isef 2025$350K
Muskegon County Community FoundationMuskegon, MIHowmet aerospace foundation city center park$304K
Urban Impact FoundationPittsburgh, PAWarehouse conversion to youth programming and workforce development facility$300K
American Red CrossPittsburgh, PARelief for people affected by hurricanes helene and milton$200K
Hosanna House IncWilkinsburg, PATeen.co aviators$100K
Muskegon Museum of Art FoundationMuskegon, MICommunity sculpture plaza$100K
Torquay Girls' Grammar SchoolTorquay, UKScience innovation centre$93K
The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women IncMichigan City, INRenewing & rebuilding hope$80K
Universidad Tecnologica de Ciudad AcunaCiudad Acuna, MXCnc center$80K
American Educational Assistance FoundationNashville, TN2024 sons & daughters scholarship awards for 19 recipients$76K
American Red CrossPittsburgh, PASound the alarm: updating low-income homes with new smoke alarms primarily in southern california$75K
Avenues in MotionHanover, NJJunior solar sprints$75K
Ecole de Production de L'icam Site de ToulouseToulouse, FRUpgrading and professionalizing the production school$75K
South Bay Workforce Investment Board IncHawthorne, CAPre-apprenticeship program$75K
The Japanese Red Cross Society (ishikawa Prefecture Chapter)Tokyo, JASupport for victims of the january 2024 earthquake$70K
Cornerstone Family ProgramsMorristown, NJStem/community enhancement program - teen pathways to brighter futures$65K
El Camino Community College District FoundationTorrance, CAStem scholarships at el camino community college$63K
ApameParis, FREmployment assistance for young people (neets)$60K
Flying WestLaval, FRPhoenix project to make light aviation more environmentally friendly$60K
Kids' Food BasketGrand Rapids, MINutrition and gardening education in muskegon county$60K
Tennessee College of Applied TechnologyMorristown, TNPrecision measurement training for manufacturing$60K
Muskegon Museum of Art FoundationMuskegon, MISuper saturday program$55K
Aktion Lichtblicke EvKoeln, GMSupport for disadvantaged children and families$50K
Amigos del Hospital AcAcuna, MXUpgrades to x-ray equipment$50K
FIRST (for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)Manchester, NHFirst/pittsburgh school district initiative - first program support$50K
Forderverein Der Beruflichen Schulen Meschede EvMeschede North Rhinewestp, GMAddition of a 3d-coordinate measuring machine to the existing industry 4.0 process$50K
Gymnasium Der Stadt MeschedeDe Meschede, GMMaker space$50K
United Way of the LakeshoreMuskegon, MILights on after-school! stem program$50K
The Pat Tillman FoundationChicago, ILScholarship support for veterans$45K
Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational FoundationHampton, VACareer readiness initiative$42K
Alapitvany a Tehetseges Topartis TanulokertSzekesfehervar, HUIntroduction to digital competence for toparti gimnazium$40K
Boys & Girls Clubs of LA Habra-BreaLA Habra, CADigital fabrication lab - workforce development for youth$40K
Fejer Varmegyei Szent Gyorgy Egyetemi Oktato KorhazSzekesfehervar, HUUpgrades to patient admissions office$40K
Leadership PittsburghPittsburgh, PALeadership development initiative and its community impact project$40K
MotogoCleveland, OHShop class programming for cleveland-area youth$40K
Providence House IncCleveland, OHVan purchase for transportation to facilities for children and families$40K
Szekesfehervar Fejlodeseert AlapitvanySzekesfehervar, HUAlba innovar's cybersecurity education and pedig manager scholarship program$40K
University Settlement IncCleveland, OHAmericorps neo skill corps program$40K
Virginia Living Museum IncNewport News, VALiving stem programs for k-12 students in virginia$40K
Working Wardrobes for a New StartSanta Ana, CARebuilding careers program$40K
Afpi Pays de LA LoireBouguenais, FRPromotion of industrial trades by ambassadors$38K
Fundacion Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon AcMonterrey, MXFinancial management tools and techniques$38K
Fundacion Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon AcMonterrey, MXUpdate of electronic laboratories$38K
Mission Locale Sarthe NordMamers, FRProgram to build confidence and self-esteem in young people$38K
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce FoundationMuskegon, MIMuskegon in focus and interns on deck programs$35K
St Mary of the Immaculate Conception ParishMichigan City, INSacred heart food pantry$35K
Boys & Girls Club of Morristown IncMorristown, TNProject learn$34K
Alba Regia Muszaki Felsooktatasert AlapitvanySzekesfehervar, HUIndustrial digitalisation for higher education$30K
Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon LakeshoreMuskegon, MIBuilding great futures-empowering youth through stem$30K
El Comite Cultural de Pueblo IncDel Rio, TXCasa de la cultura learning center$30K
Fund for the Advancement of Minorities Through EducationPittsburgh, PAStem training and tutoring$30K
Girls Inc of PittsburghPittsburgh, PARole models in residence: empowering girls through career exposure$30K
Hola LakewayMorristown, TNHola4kids and the newly launched hola on the move stream program$30K
Lakewood Rangers Education FoundationLakewood, OHMakerbot sketch 3-d printers for elementary stem students$30K
Latino Center for Prevention & Action in Health & Welfare Dba Latino HealthSanta Ana, CAActivate your health program$30K
Lutheran Metropolitan MinistryCleveland, OHWorkforce development for underserved populations$30K
Mission Waco Mission World IncWaco, TXRobotics and stem programs$30K
Muskegon County Community FoundationMuskegon, MIFree family movie day series sponsorship at the frauenthal center$30K

By state: Pennsylvania 27 · INTL 49 · Michigan 23 · California 26 · Ohio 23 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Howmet Aerospace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Dean Will, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Howmet Aerospace 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 Howmet Aerospace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.4M across 209 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Howmet Aerospace Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (27 grants), INTL (49 grants), Michigan (23 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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