Foundations that fund organizations in Rochester, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochester nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $81K to Rochester organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochester around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochester
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in PA
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaife Family Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Operating support |
| The Wright Promise | Beaver, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | School district programming and teacher educational develop… |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| Stumm Family Foundation Inc | Cranberry Township, PA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | General program support |
| Thomas Marshall Foundation C/O Sue Marshall Roberts | Sewickley, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General / charitable purpose |
| Robert a & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation | Wexford, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support the mission of helping the underserved. |
| Robert and Judith Ferree Foundation | Valencia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Casoli Family Foundation | Monaca, PA | 1 | $2,655 | $2,655 | Preselected only | Support of local sports organizations |
| John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc | Wheeling, WV | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mayer E O T Tr UW | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,426 | $2,426 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Queenan Fdn Acct | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| The Frank E Rath Spang & Company Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $240 | $240 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution to public charity |
| Montana Youth Sports Association Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | — | Preselected only | Promoting MT Youth Sports |
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 Rochester, Pennsylvania?
Scaife Family Foundation, The Wright Promise, Highmark Foundation, Stumm Family Foundation Inc, Thomas Marshall Foundation C/O Sue Marshall Roberts and 9 others reported grants to Rochester 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 Rochester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.