Foundations that fund organizations in Reno, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Reno nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $434K to Reno organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Reno around $4,676. 8 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Reno
- $434K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $4,676
- Based in PA
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Reno organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McElhattan Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $293K | $293K | Yes | General support (multi-year grant) |
| Edward V & Jessie L Peters Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | $10,000 annual golf outing, $50,000 general support |
| Elizabeth S Black Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $55K | $55K | Yes | General support |
| Edith C Justus Tuw | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | General support |
| Arthur W Phillips Trust UW | Franklin, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Career counselor program. |
| Campbell John R Memorial Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,676 | $4,676 | Yes | General support |
| Northwest Charitable Foundation | Warren, PA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | To support the general needs of united way of venango county |
| Firstenergy Foundation | Akron, OH | 1 | $407 | $407 | Yes | Health & Safety |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Various |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $51 | $51 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
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 Reno, Pennsylvania?
McElhattan Foundation, Edward V & Jessie L Peters Charitable Trust, Elizabeth S Black Charitable Trust, Edith C Justus Tuw, Arthur W Phillips Trust UW and 6 others reported grants to Reno 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 Reno. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.