Athlife Foundation Inc

Poise Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

POISE Foundation funds Pittsburgh-region nonprofits working to strengthen Black communities, including in arts and culture, education, economic development, and youth and family support. Its Community Impact Grants are typically $1,000–$5,000 for one year; it accepts online applications twice a year, starting with a letter of intent.

The Jean and Sidney Silber Foundation

Baltimore, MD

P2 Holding

Savannah, GA

To empower America's youth to build positive relationships and to understand, appreciate, and exemplify the character strengths in us all.

McElhattan Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The McElhattan Foundation supports workplace safety, economic development in Knox and Franklin, Pennsylvania, out-of-school-time learning and educator diversity in Allegheny County, and end-of-life planning and care. Recent grants ranged from $2,500 to $1 million, with a median of $50,000; it accepts requests on a rolling basis through an initial RFI, with full proposals by invitation.

The Forbes Funds

Pittsburgh, PA

The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust funds community services, including trades training, food assistance, and refugee and immigrant support, primarily in Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 10 grants ranging from $1,800 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Engler Family Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Engler Family Foundation’s grants support a range of organizations, including education, trails and land conservation, youth programs, biking and walking, and food recovery; its 2025 giving was concentrated in Pennsylvania. Grants ranged from $250 to $81,666, with a median of $1,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern PA

Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation supports arts, education, literacy, community development, and economic vitality, primarily in Pennsylvania, especially the Pittsburgh area, with some grants elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25,000 to $1.465 million, with a median of $200,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; application details and deadlines are provided after contacting Kendra Wotkyns.

Vilcap Inc

Houston, TX

VILCAP supports early-stage entrepreneurs and organizations working on climate adaptation, economic mobility, and equitable access to essential services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $51,500, with a median of $12,500, and went to recipients across multiple U.S. states; it also describes work and teams internationally. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

The Madeline Foundation

Baltimore, MD

The Madeline Foundation supports Maryland nonprofits, particularly in education, youth development, reproductive health, community development, and environmental conservation, with most of its giving going to Maryland organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,362 to $650,999, with a median of $70,030. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

K&F Baxter Family Foundation Inc

Pasadena, CA

In 2025, K&F Baxter Family Foundation gave $485,000 across 26 grants, typically $10,000, supporting education, health, and immigration services. Most funding went to California, with smaller amounts going to Arizona, Virginia, New York, and Oregon. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Patricia and Mark Joseph Shelter

Baltimore, MD

Patricia and Mark Joseph Shelter supports housing for homeless people, low- and moderate-income households, and older adults, as well as organizations in arts, education, and community services. In 2024, its 39 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,085,000, with a median of $15,000; 87% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients. Requests are reviewed by the chairperson and president, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.