Four Footed Friends

Equitrans Midstream Foundation

Canonsburg, PA

The Equitrans Midstream Foundation funded community development, education, and environmental work in communities where the company operated, including in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; recent grants ranged from $50,000 to $153,000 among the examples listed. It accepted requests only from preselected organizations, not unsolicited requests, and appears to have wound down after merging with EQT Foundation in 2025.

The Adams Paws & Claws Charitable Foundation

Kittanning, PA

The Peterson Family Foundation Inc

Fairfax, VA

The foundation supports pediatric healthcare, especially music therapy for hospitalized children, childhood leukemia research, and pediatric diabetes programs, as well as other health, education, arts, and community organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $1,288,700, with a median of $3,500; giving was concentrated in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maine, and Vermont. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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Greensburg, PA

The foundation funds animal shelters, rescue and adoption services, and humane treatment of animals, primarily in Pennsylvania, with grants also going to organizations in West Virginia and Ohio. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Zip's Gift Inc

Ludlow, PA

Wichert Insurance Foundation Inc

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Wichert Insurance Foundation supports food banks, food cupboards, and other charitable organizations, with 2024 grants ranging from $250 to $2,500 (median $500). Its giving went to organizations in Ohio, Illinois, and Oklahoma. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Carl S & Wanda M Weyandt Foundation

Warrendale, PA

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including social welfare, food assistance, health care, and fire departments. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000; recipients were based mainly in Pennsylvania, with grants also reaching other states and Washington, DC. It accepts applications at any time and lists no specific application-material requirements.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated Hillman foundations fund varied projects—including arts, health, education, workforce development, and community development—with priorities and geographic reach that differ by foundation. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The stated application process begins with a brief letter of intent through the online portal; no deadline is listed.