Arconic Foundation
Arconic Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is independently endowed and partners with nonprofit and community organizations to enhance education through skill-building learning experiences and advance environmental sustainability in communities where Arconic has a significant presence.
Arconic Foundation at a glance
In short: Arconic Foundation gave $7.2M across 147 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state Pennsylvania. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,183,963
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 147
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,870
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,966
- Total assets
- $180,969,185
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (51 of 142, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% 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 Arconic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (724) 272-3622
Website: https://arconic.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arconic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society for Science ($300K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
752 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 536 grants of 752 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it invests in specific priority communities where Arconic has a significant presence. Its 2024 grants show recipient-state shares of 24% in Pennsylvania, 20% in Washington, DC, 8% in Tennessee, and 7% in Indiana. The foundation describes its grantmaking as spanning local, regional, and national scopes, depending on the grant type.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 147 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arconic Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 142 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $7.0M (2023) to $8.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 147 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | Mi Fame and Student Engagement Project | $300,000 |
| Project Lead the Way Inc Indianapolis, IN | PLTW Student and Teacher Support | $250,000 |
| Society for Science Washington, DC | 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Advocate Program | $250,000 |
| The Recycling Partnership Washington, DC | General Membership and the Aluminum Recycling Initiative | $250,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | The Fusion Program | $200,000 |
| School District of Lancaster Lancaster, PA | Genius Hour | $175,000 |
| First (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Manchester, NH | Programming in Arconic Priority Regions | $150,000 |
| National Center for Civic Innovation New York City, NY | Openscied Programs in Pennsylvania and Tennessee | $150,000 |
| North Scott Community School District Eldridge, IA | Future, Ready, Machining in Iowa | $150,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc Shelburne, VT | Europe 2024/2025 - reforesting landscapes in hungary, france, and england | $150,000 |
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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 | $180,969,185 | $31,241,094 | $8,368,986 | $7,183,963 | 147 | $7,661,175 | $31,893,299 | $7,435,996 |
| 2023 | $169,626,616 | $3,831,811 | $8,012,662 | $6,977,739 | 151 | $7,570,732 | $3,968,435 | $8,062,146 |
| 2022 | $161,051,391 | $1,202,824 | $9,141,483 | $7,778,580 | 152 | $8,317,580 | $1,843,277 | $8,275,523 |
| 2021 | $196,036,166 | $33,433,297 | $10,655,564 | $8,249,209 | 154 | $8,823,716 | $30,291,180 | $9,180,832 |
| 2020 | $185,142,901 | $17,486,900 | $7,954,614 | $7,108,538 | 148 | — | $15,482,119 | $6,515,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arconic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated priorities are education, environmental sustainability, and— for Location Grantmaking only—human needs. Education partnerships focus on STEM and manufacturing workforce development. Environmental partnerships aim to protect the natural environment, increase recycling, and support a sustainable future. Human-needs partnerships address food security, health, housing, community safety, and disaster relief.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Manufacturing Institute describes its mission as building a resilient manufacturing workforce; The Recycling Partnership describes its mission as building a better recycling system; and One Tree Planted describes its mission as fostering a sustainable future through nature-based solutions. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh says it provides inclusive museum experiences that inspire creativity and curiosity for learners.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes Signature grants that are typically multi-community, regional, or national in scope, and Location grants for organizations operating programs within or near a single priority community. It says it considers whether projects produce measurable results, incorporate financial sustainability, offer employee-engagement opportunities, promote visibility through communications, and demonstrate commitment to equitable opportunities.
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 147 grants totaling $7,183,963. Grants ranged from $63 to $300,000, with a median of $29,966. Among the largest awards were $300,000 to The Manufacturing Institute for its MI FAME and Student Engagement Project; $250,000 to Project Lead The Way for student and teacher support; $250,000 to Society for Science for its Advocate Program; and $250,000 to The Recycling Partnership for general membership and the Aluminum Recycling Initiative. Other examples include $200,000 to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for The Fusion Program and $175,000 to the School District of Lancaster for Genius Hour.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Kish as president, treasurer, and secretary; Melissa Miller as chairperson; and Diana Perreiah and Lauren Wilk as directors. It also lists Samantha Caruthers as secretary, with an exit date of March 2024.
Arconic Foundation is led by Ryan Kish, President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Kish
President, Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer & Vice President President → President & Treasurer, 2022
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Miller
Chairperson
Director → Director Chairperson, 2021
Director Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Perreiah
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Wilk
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Caruthers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Scott Gregory (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Timothy Myers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Colin Brosmer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Zik (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Quinn Johnson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Erick Asmussen (2020–2022) — Director & Ex-Officio
- Former: Maxim Smirnov (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Diana Toman (2020–2021) — President, Director & Ex-Officio
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.
Frequently asked questions about Arconic Foundation
How much does Arconic Foundation give each year?
Arconic Foundation gave $7.2M across 147 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 151 grants.
What is Arconic Foundation's typical grant size?
Arconic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,966, and its average grant was $48,870, across 147 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arconic Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Arconic Foundation give grants?
Arconic Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (22 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Lancaster, PA (7 grants) and Lafayette, IN (7 grants).
Does Arconic Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Arconic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 147) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Arconic Foundation Employee Matching Program" (3 grants).
Who are Arconic Foundation's largest grantees?
Arconic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Society for Science ($300,000 across 2 grants), The Manufacturing Institute ($300,000) and Project Lead the Way Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arconic Foundation?
Arconic Foundation reported $181.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arconic Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities are education, environmental sustainability, and— for Location Grantmaking only—human needs. Education partnerships focus on STEM and manufacturing workforce development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arconic Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arconic Foundation's EIN?
Arconic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3049720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arconic Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
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