Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation
The Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a public charity and the charitable arm of the Allegheny County Medical Society. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations for local projects intended to improve health and well-being in Allegheny County.
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation at a glance
In short: Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation gave $241K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,000
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,214
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,301,348
- +11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website describes an online application process and directs applicants to review the cycle’s RFP and eligibility requirements before applying. For the 2026–2027 cycle, the website listed a $3 million operating-budget eligibility limit, Collaboration Grants for collaborative projects, and a maximum request of $25,000 for eligible Collaboration Grants. It also said application questions and budget guidance were updated. The listed application deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- September 15, 2026, for the 2026–2027 cycle. The website listed funding decisions for October 21, 2026, and distribution by November 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 15, 2026, for the 2026–2027 cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 850 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 321-5030
Website: https://acms.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Angel's Place Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website says it supports community-based programs that improve health and well-being in Allegheny County. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the listed recipients were in Allegheny County communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2024) to $280K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel's Place Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Showcase of Scholars Parent Support | $20,000 |
| Beverly's Birthdays North Huntingdon, PA | Addressing Sdoh Disparities Through Access and Support | $20,000 |
| Familylinks Pittsburgh, PA | Addressing Health-Related Needs Through Community Health Workers (CHWS) | $20,000 |
| Jeremiah's Place Pittsburgh, PA | Strong Families Program | $20,000 |
| Light of Life Ministries Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Healthy Eating | $20,000 |
| North Hills Affordable Housing Glenshaw, PA | Hearth Mental Health Support | $20,000 |
| Global Links Pittsburgh, PA | Community Partners Program | $20,000 |
| The Dragon's Den Homestead, PA | After-School Programming | $20,000 |
| The Neighborhood Resilience Project Pittsburgh, PA | The Free Health Center | $20,000 |
| Our Giving Kitchen Pittsburgh, PA | Together We Cook | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,301,348 | $786,554 | $444,882 | $241,000 | 14 | $672,172 |
| 2024 | $6,572,883 | $667,956 | $356,844 | $216,500 | 20 | $673,374 |
| 2023 | $6,229,724 | $2,908,800 | $342,219 | $243,000 | 21 | $2,894,491 |
| 2022 | $5,748,722 | $456,851 | $330,025 | $279,790 | 17 | $453,174 |
| 2021 | $7,161,564 | $400,805 | $403,513 | $234,754 | 14 | $300,661 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is “advancing wellness by confronting social determinants and health disparities.” Its filing describes grants to Allegheny County nonprofit organizations supporting health initiatives and a confidential, no-cost program for the mental and emotional well-being of physicians and medical residents. It also describes support for local vaccine access, awareness, and education through its fiscal sponsorship of the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition.
The 2025 grants included projects addressing health-related needs, mental health, healthy eating, school-based behavioral health, and access to care. Grantees describe their own work in varied ways: for example, an individual recipient says it partners with healthcare providers and shares medical surplus to improve access to essential care; Familylinks describes services including mental health, substance use, emergency shelter, and supportive housing; and North Hills Affordable Housing describes supportive housing and services for survivors of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 14 grants totaling $241,000. Grant amounts ranged from $8,500 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000. The Foundation’s website separately reports that its 2025–2026 grant cycle invested $245,000 in 15 organizations.
Among the 2025 filing’s largest grants were $20,000 each to Angels’ Place for “Showcase of Scholars Parent Support,” Beverly’s Birthdays for work addressing social determinants of health disparities, Familylinks for community health workers, and the Neighborhood Resilience Project for its free health center. Other $20,000 grants included projects at Jeremiah’s Place, Light of Life Ministries, North Hills Affordable Housing, an individual recipient, The Dragon’s Den, and Our Giving Kitchen. The Children’s Institute Foundation received $12,500 for school-based behavioral health support, and Sojourner House received $10,000 for residential treatment support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sara Hussey as executive director; Keith T. Kanel, MD, as president; Kristen Lin, MD, as president-elect; Richard Hoffmaster as secretary; William Coppula, MD, as treasurer; and Raymond E. Pontzer, MD, as chair. Listed trustees are Matthew B. Straka, MD; Peter G. Ellis, MD; Joni Schwager; and Alma Lucas, MD.
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation is led by Sara Hussey, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Hussey
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith T. Kanel MD
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond E. Pontzer MD
Chair
Trustee → President, 2024
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew B. Straka MD
Trustee
Trustee → President, 2023
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter G. Ellis MD
Trustee
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alma Lucas MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Carvello
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Schwager
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Coppula MD
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Lin MD
President Elect
Secretary → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hoffmaster
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Kevin Miko MD (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Larry John MD (2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Deitrick DO (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lawrence John MD (2023) — Trustee
- Former: John P. Williams MD (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Olszak Zumstein (2021–2022) — Interim CEO
- Former: Patricia L. Bononi MD (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Regis Ryan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Goodman MD (2022) — Trustee
- Former: David L. Blinn MD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeremy Bonfini (2021) — CEO
- Former: William K. Johnjulio MD (2021) — Immediate Pa
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation
How much does Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation give each year?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation gave $241K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $217K across 20 grants.
What is Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's typical grant size?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,214, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation give grants?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants).
Does Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's largest grantees?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Angel's Place Inc ($20,000), Beverly's Birthdays ($20,000) and Familylinks ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $787K.
What does Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is “advancing wellness by confronting social determinants and health disparities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation?
The Foundation’s website describes an online application process and directs applicants to review the cycle’s RFP and eligibility requirements before applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's EIN?
Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6064355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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