Allegheny Foundation
The Allegheny Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It concentrates its giving in Southwestern Pennsylvania, with most awards directed to historic preservation, civic development, and education.
Allegheny Foundation at a glance
In short: Allegheny Foundation gave $24.1M across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $273K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,065,500
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,472
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $374,834,823
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (14 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Allegheny Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Initial inquiries should be submitted as a letter signed by the organization’s president or authorized representative and approved by its board. The letter should briefly describe the program and funding request. Applicants should include program and organizational budgets, the latest audited financial statement and annual report, and the organization’s current IRS ruling letter evidencing 501(c)(3) tax exemption. The Foundation may request additional information.
- Review Cycle
- Requests may be submitted at any time; the Foundation considers grants quarterly.
- Deadline
- Requests may be submitted at any time; the Foundation considers grants quarterly.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Matthew A Groll - Allegheny Foun
Mailing address: One Oxford Centre - 301 Grant, Street Suite 3900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6401
Phone: (412) 392-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Allegheny Foundation
Who Allegheny Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $12.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
472 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 214 grants of 472 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it concentrates its giving in Southwestern Pennsylvania. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients; other recipient states were Virginia (4%), Illinois (2%), Delaware (1%), and Georgia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Allegheny Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 83 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $169K; repeat grants $314K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22.8M (2020) to $27.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $24.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Support | $2,750,000 |
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Capital Campaign Support | $2,500,000 |
| Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation Homestead, PA | Capital Campaign Support | $2,500,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Support | $750,000 |
| Pressley Ridge Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Support | $750,000 |
| Primary Care Health Services Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Campaign Support | $750,000 |
| Imani Christian Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Captial Support | $683,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Campaign Support | $650,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Project Support | $500,000 |
| Kiskiminetas Springs School (The Kiski School) Saltsburg, PA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374,834,823 | $35,738,844 | $23,162,814 | $24,065,500 | 88 | $25,430,861 | $34,414,167 | $27,854,550 |
| 2023 | $366,453,600 | $27,460,393 | $23,376,080 | $23,567,462 | 98 | $24,864,506 | $26,419,687 | $24,653,308 |
| 2022 | $365,651,925 | $4,216,508 | $19,304,289 | $23,829,000 | 91 | $25,066,853 | $7,945,972 | $25,540,355 |
| 2021 | $387,083,560 | $54,574,087 | $25,703,665 | $26,962,000 | 91 | $28,130,378 | $53,866,745 | $28,051,500 |
| 2020 | $362,774,191 | $23,332,119 | $16,248,114 | $22,835,800 | 104 | — | $22,308,773 | $23,921,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allegheny Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation describes its grantmaking focus as historic preservation, civic development, and education. Its 2024 grantees show support for a range of organizations, including educational institutions, heritage and cultural organizations, health-care providers, and community organizations.
Grantee missions illustrate this range: Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation says it conserves, interprets, develops, and promotes historical, cultural, and recreational resources in Western Pennsylvania. Primary Care Health Services says it provides primary and preventive care to medically underserved and indigent Allegheny County residents, regardless of ability to pay. Carnegie Mellon University describes a mission centered on transformative education and a collaborative university community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 88 grants totaling $24,065,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $2,750,000, with a median grant of $150,000.
Among its largest 2024 awards were $2,750,000 to Carnegie Mellon University for capital support; $2,500,000 each to Grove City College and Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation for capital campaign support; and $750,000 each to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Pressley Ridge, and Primary Care Health Services. Other large awards included $683,000 to Imani Christian Academy for capital support and $500,000 to Allegheny County Parks Foundation for project support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew A. Groll as chairman and trustee; Lisa Orlando as secretary; and Michael W. Gleba, James Rohr, Peter Stephaich, and Christine Toretti as trustees.
Allegheny Foundation is led by Matthew A. Groll, Chairman & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew A. Groll
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$376K (2020) → $435K (2024)
Michael W. Gleba
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Christine Toretti
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $12K (2024)
James Rohr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Stephaich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Orlando
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanne B. Beyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $435K, to Matthew a Groll (Chairman/Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Allegheny Foundation
How much does Allegheny Foundation give each year?
Allegheny Foundation gave $24.1M across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23.6M across 98 grants.
What is Allegheny Foundation's typical grant size?
Allegheny Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $273,472, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Allegheny Foundation that year got $169K on average.
Where does Allegheny Foundation give grants?
Allegheny Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (44 grants), Harrisburg, PA (3 grants), Greensburg, PA (3 grants) and Latrobe, PA (3 grants).
Does Allegheny Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Allegheny Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants), "Project Support" (13 grants) and "Capital Support" (10 grants).
Who are Allegheny Foundation's largest grantees?
Allegheny Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carnegie Mellon University ($2,750,000), Grove City College ($2,725,000 across 2 grants) and Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation ($2,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Allegheny Foundation?
Allegheny Foundation reported $374.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Allegheny Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its grantmaking focus as historic preservation, civic development, and education. Its 2024 grantees show support for a range of organizations, including educational institutions, heritage and cultural organizations, health-care providers, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allegheny Foundation?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allegheny Foundation's EIN?
Allegheny Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6012303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Allegheny Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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