Foundations that fund organizations in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pittsbugh nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $123K to Pittsbugh organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pittsbugh around $6,500. 3 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pittsbugh
- $123K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in PA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pittsbugh organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $115K | $115K | Yes | For operating support for the 2024-25 season |
| E Louis Feldman Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | General operations |
| Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation | Braddock, PA | 5 | $1,850 | $250 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Joseph H & Ellen B Thomas Foundation Inc | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Support for hospital-based health care and medical services… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania?
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, E Louis Feldman Charitable Trust, Isadore & Yetta Joshowitz Charitable Foundation, The Joseph H & Ellen B Thomas Foundation Inc reported grants to Pittsbugh organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Pittsbugh. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.