McKamish Family Foundation
The McKamish Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
McKamish Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McKamish Family Foundation gave $471K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $471,000
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,550
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $12,647,466
- +23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% 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 McKamish Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 55Th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone: (412) 781-6262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKamish Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist ($150K). Together the top 10 received $442K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 111 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Other recipient-state shares were Missouri, 4%; New York, 3%; Texas, 1%; and Illinois, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McKamish Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% 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 $471K (2024) to $954K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $471K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Caring Hearts Ministry Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $120,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| St Anthony's Pittsburgh, PA | Educational Support | $45,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Family Guidance Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Light of Life Ministries Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Cornerstone TV Wall, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| JDRF New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Christian Counselors Collaborative Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,647,466 | $2,926,501 | $548,575 | $471,000 | 20 | $471,000 | $1,295,283 | $317,376 |
| 2023 | $10,269,540 | $910,105 | $614,463 | $544,800 | 23 | $544,800 | $431,897 | $130,764 |
| 2022 | $9,973,898 | $605,238 | $954,683 | $853,000 | 22 | $853,000 | $513,972 | $639,199 |
| 2021 | $8,248,668 | $1,159,960 | $1,020,513 | $954,000 | 26 | $954,000 | $1,106,689 | $580,879 |
| 2020 | $7,827,211 | $1,324,144 | $653,237 | $597,766 | 20 | — | $616,168 | $456,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKamish Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2024 grants included general support and educational support for charitable organizations.
Among the supported organizations, Caring Hearts Ministry describes its work as serving vulnerable populations in Mexico and elsewhere through feeding, education, shelter, rehabilitation, and help for people who are sick or powerless. Family Guidance describes its mission as transforming the lives of youth from historically underserved neighborhoods through intentional relationships and the promise of Jesus Christ. Light of Life Ministries says it provides food, shelter, and hope to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern pregnancy services, missionary support, children’s healthcare, and assistance to families facing financial hardship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $471,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest grants included $150,000 to Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialist, $120,000 to Caring Hearts Ministry, $50,000 to Make a Wish Foundation, and $45,000 to St Anthony’s. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Convoy of Hope, $15,000 to Family Guidance, and $12,000 to Light of Life Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph D Osborn as president and director; Dennis R McKamish and David McKamish as assistant treasurers and directors; Kevin McKamish as vice president; Maria McKamish as secretary; and Melissa Oberst as treasurer.
McKamish Family Foundation is led by Joseph D. Osborn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph D. Osborn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McKamish
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis R. McKamish
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McKamish
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria McKamish
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Oberst
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa McKamish (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 McKamish Family Foundation
How much does McKamish Family Foundation give each year?
McKamish Family Foundation gave $471K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $545K across 23 grants.
What is McKamish Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McKamish Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $23,550, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKamish Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does McKamish Family Foundation give grants?
McKamish Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants) and Gibsonia, PA (2 grants).
Does McKamish Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of McKamish Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McKamish Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McKamish Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Child Life Specialist ($150,000), Caring Hearts Ministry ($120,000) and Make a Wish Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McKamish Family Foundation?
McKamish Family Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McKamish Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a formal mission. Its 2024 grants included general support and educational support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKamish Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 McKamish Family Foundation's EIN?
McKamish Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5137609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McKamish Family 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McKamish Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mckamish-family-foundation-morg_ac9eef8951c54771a1017a52fc577eef
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