Arconic Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2020 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The foundation is independently endowed and operates as the philanthropic arm supporting communities where Arconic Corporation has a significant presence globally. The foundation partners with nonprofit and community organizations to advance its mission through strategic grantmaking and employee volunteer engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$181.0M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.2M
+3.0% YoY
Grant Count
147
-2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Arconic Foundation partners with nonprofit and community organizations to enhance education through skill-building learning experiences, advance environmental sustainability, and promote social equity.
Primary Funding Priorities:
- Education: Skill-building learning experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and manufacturing workforce development
- Environmental Sustainability: Partnerships to protect the natural environment, increase recycling, and ensure a sustainable future
- Human Needs: Meeting basic needs of people in communities, including food security, health, housing, community safety, and disaster relief (applicable to Location Grantmaking only)
Grantmaking
Arconic Foundation conducts grantmaking at two levels:
Grant Range
$53,000 to $300,000
Average Grant
$54,300
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Arconic Foundation invests in priority communities where Arconic Corporation has a major presence. Geographic reach includes:
- United States: Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, and other states with Arconic facilities
- International: Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, and the United Kingdom
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total Assets: $169.6 million to $170 million
- Total Revenue: $3.83 million
- Total Expenses: $8.01 million
- Annual Giving: $6.98 million to $7.8 million
Most Recent Filing: 2023 tax year
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $180,969,185 | $169,626,616 | $161,051,391 |
| Revenue | $31,241,094 | $3,831,811 | $1,202,824 |
| Expenses | $8,368,986 | $8,012,662 | $9,141,483 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,661,175 | $7,570,732 | $8,317,580 |
| Net Investment Income | $31,893,299 | $3,968,435 | $1,843,277 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,435,996 | $8,062,146 | $8,275,523 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ryan Kish — President and Treasurer
- Scott Gregory — Vice President
- Samantha Caruthers — Secretary
The foundation operates through a unique ambassador model, with local Arconic Foundation Ambassadors working in nearly every community where Arconic has a major presence worldwide.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN KISH | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY | 45 | — |
| SAMANTHA CARUTHERS | SECRETARY (EXIT 3/24) | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MILLER | CHAIRPERSON | 0.25 | — |
| DIANA PERREIAH | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LAUREN WILK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant awards to nonprofits across its priority communities. Recent grant announcements include support for East Tennessee nonprofits, with organizations receiving grants totaling $450,000. The foundation has also provided inaugural grants to organizations such as Engineers Without Borders USA to train future engineers, and support to the Bloomsburg Children's Museum.
Arconic Foundation announces nonprofit grants | News | thedailytimes.comIn 2023, Arconic Corporation (the foundation's parent organization) received a perfect score of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, reflecting the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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