Fountainhead Foundation
Fountainhead Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $397,177 to organizations in several states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, and New York.
Fountainhead Foundation at a glance
In short: Fountainhead Foundation gave $397K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $397,177
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +47.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,887
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,340,067
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fountainhead Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Kay Bitzer President Co Fountainhea
Mailing address: 200 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 963-3165
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fountainhead Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspen Family Business Group ($115K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 62 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Pennsylvania received 30% of grant dollars, Arizona 29%, New York 14%, Georgia 7%, and Illinois 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fountainhead Foundation gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 3647% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 279% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $4K (2021) to $397K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Family Business Group Scottsdale, AZ | Public/Social | $115,000 |
| Netherlands America Foundation New York, NY | Public/Social | $54,527 |
| Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PA | Public/Social | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics of PA Norristown, PA | Public/Social | $25,000 |
| Atlanta City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Public/Social | $25,000 |
| Vintage Senior Center Pittsburgh, PA | Public/Social | $25,000 |
| Pine Cay Project Chicago, IL | Public/Social | $22,000 |
| No Fallen Heroes Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Public/Social | $19,000 |
| Camp Starfish Rindge, NH | Public/Social | $12,000 |
| Road 2 Recovery Poway, CA | Public/Social | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,340,067 | $1,137,883 | $431,597 | $397,177 | 25 | $397,177 | $109,436 | $142,175 |
| 2024 | $2,648,031 | $1,069,081 | $376,595 | $351,885 | 17 | $351,885 | $50,605 | $93,919 |
| 2023 | $1,993,045 | $1,035,760 | $139,120 | $138,200 | 14 | $138,200 | $40,792 | $54,235 |
| 2022 | $1,040,905 | $753,168 | $10,790 | $10,600 | 5 | $10,600 | $3,028 | $17,552 |
| 2021 | $298,527 | $150,016 | $4,194 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | — | $8,017 |
| 2020 | $152,705 | $150,293 | — | — | — | — | $293 | $942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fountainhead Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — 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 available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Aspen Family Business Group says its mission is to provide resources and knowledge to foster learning and growth for business owners and their families. No Fallen Heroes Foundation says it supports awareness of and support for mental health issues faced by combat veterans. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve youth physical well-being and life skills, assistance to families facing financial hardship, and food access.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $397,177. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $115,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $115,000 to Aspen Family Business Group, $54,527 to Netherlands America Foundation, $50,000 to Heinz History Center, and $25,000 each to Special Olympics of PA, Atlanta City of Refuge, and Vintage Senior Center.
The filing lists Kay Bitzer, president, as the contact for application information. It says information about application materials and award restrictions is available upon request, and that there are no deadlines. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kay P. Bitzer as president; Daniel R. Dusch III as vice president; John F. Bitzer III as treasurer; Nicholas F. Bitzer as co-treasurer; Elizabeth A. Bitzer as secretary; and Kelly R. Simile as assistant secretary.
Fountainhead Foundation is led by Kay P. Bitzer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay P. Bitzer
President
Co-President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Dusch III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Bitzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John F. Bitzer III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas F. Bitzer
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly R. Simile
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michelle R. Bitzer (2020–2024) — Co-President
- Former: Susan Marie Forsyth (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fountainhead Foundation
How much does Fountainhead Foundation give each year?
Fountainhead Foundation gave $397K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $352K across 17 grants.
What is Fountainhead Foundation's typical grant size?
Fountainhead Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,887, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fountainhead Foundation give grants?
Fountainhead Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (29%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Fountainhead Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Fountainhead Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public/Social" (18 grants), "Health Agencies" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Fountainhead Foundation's largest grantees?
Fountainhead Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aspen Family Business Group ($115,000), Netherlands America Foundation ($54,527) and Heinz History Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fountainhead Foundation?
Fountainhead Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fountainhead Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Aspen Family Business Group says its mission is to provide resources and knowledge to foster learning and growth for business owners and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fountainhead Foundation?
Fountainhead Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fountainhead Foundation's EIN?
Fountainhead Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1605441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Fountainhead Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fountainhead-foundation-morg_bc9215fc3eb34101a619e8425ea67a08
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