Pirates Charities
Pirates Charities is a public charity based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1999, it works to strengthen the community, with stated priorities that include youth baseball and softball, military appreciation, mental health, and cancer support.
Pirates Charities at a glance
In short: Pirates Charities gave $598K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,442
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,733
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,083,247
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pirates Charities
- Contact
Mailing address: Pnc Park 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 325-4708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pirates Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Institute ($50K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 162 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Florida received 6%, West Virginia 3%, and Iowa and Texas 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pirates Charities gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $178K (2021) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Gym Renovation | $50,000 |
| Miracle League of Western PA Murrysville, PA | Miracle League | $30,000 |
| Apollo Ridge School District Spring Church, PA | Fields for Kids | $25,000 |
| Highlands School District Natrona Heights, PA | Fields for Kids | $25,000 |
| North Side Baseball Pittsburgh, PA | Youth Baseball/Softball (RBI) - FFK | $23,790 |
| Smock Volunteer Fire Department Smock, PA | FFK/Dugouts | $20,000 |
| City of Monessen Monessen, PA | Fields for Kids | $17,300 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | 5K RUN | $15,000 |
| Lecom Student Scholarship Fund Erie, PA | 5K RUN | $15,000 |
| Manatee Community Foundation Bradenton, FL | Defibrillator Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The charity states that it has no paid employees and that all services are donated.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,083,247 | $1,932,179 | $1,008,065 | $598,442 | 47 | $280,969 |
| 2023 | $10,889,587 | $1,763,356 | $806,052 | $443,802 | 36 | $225,408 |
| 2022 | $8,837,653 | $1,407,108 | $1,239,187 | $1,006,932 | 38 | $177,131 |
| 2021 | $10,216,393 | $996,810 | $611,998 | $177,595 | 9 | $159,486 |
| 2020 | $8,497,587 | $1,016,248 | $828,282 | $464,567 | 32 | $143,971 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Pirates Charities states that it is committed to strengthening its community, focusing on youth baseball and softball, military appreciation, mental health, and cancer support.
Its youth programs include Miracle League support for organizations providing athletes with unique abilities opportunities to play baseball on adaptive surfaces, and Fields for Kids matching grants to nonprofits and local government units that operate baseball programs and improve playing facilities. The Pittsburgh RBI program provides playing opportunities, skills and coaching clinics, and equipment for local youth baseball and softball programs. In community health, the charity supports local nonprofits and helps fund CHILL Mobile, an in-school mental health curriculum delivered in partnership with Allegheny Health Network. Its military appreciation work includes support for local nonprofits serving veterans and active-duty service members and providing experiences for service members and their families.
Examples of supported organizations include the Miracle League of Western PA, whose mission is to provide facilities, programs, and people so children can play; Penn Township Athletic Association, which operates recreational boys’ and girls’ baseball and softball leagues; and Lending Hearts, which describes its work as facilitating peer support through educational and recreational activities for children and teens with cancer. The Manatee Education Foundation describes its mission as funding innovative programs and enhancing educational opportunities for teachers and students in Manatee County public schools beyond state funding.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Pirates Charities reported 47 grants totaling $598,442. Grant amounts ranged from $5,700 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $50,000 to The Children’s Institute for a gym renovation; $30,000 to Miracle League of Western PA; and $25,000 each to Apollo Ridge School District and Highlands School District for Fields for Kids.
Other notable awards included $23,790 to North Side Baseball for youth baseball and softball, $20,000 to Smock Volunteer Fire Department for Fields for Kids and dugouts, and $17,300 to the City of Monessen for Fields for Kids. The charity also awarded $15,000 each to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and LECOM Student Scholarship Fund for a 5K run, and to Manatee Community Foundation and Manatee Education Foundation for a defibrillator program and Adopt a School, respectively.
For Fields for Kids grants, grantees must provide a program report, financial report, before-and-after photographs, a photograph of the Fields for Kids sign at the renovated field, a detailed expense report, and copies of related receipts and invoices. The charity also reports making follow-up calls and on-site visits to check that funds are used properly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Nutting as chairman; Travis Williams as president; Duane Wittman as board member; Libby Waltman as treasurer; Mera Kutrovac as secretary; Drew Singer as assistant secretary; and Jacque Stevenson as executive director.
Pirates Charities is led by Travis Williams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Travis Williams
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Stevenson
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Nutting
Chairman
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Wittman
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Singer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mera Kutrovac
Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Waltman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jacque Skowvron (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: James Plake (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Frankie Garland (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Bryan Stroh (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Patricia Salerno (2020) — Executive Director
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 Pirates Charities
How much does Pirates Charities give each year?
Pirates Charities gave $598K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $444K across 36 grants.
What is Pirates Charities's typical grant size?
Pirates Charities's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,733, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pirates Charities give grants?
Pirates Charities gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants), Bradenton, FL (3 grants), Erie, PA (2 grants) and Greensburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Pirates Charities give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Pirates Charities's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Fields for Kids" (29 grants).
Who are Pirates Charities's largest grantees?
Pirates Charities's largest 2024 grantees include The Children's Institute ($50,000), Miracle League of Western PA ($30,000) and Apollo Ridge School District ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pirates Charities?
Pirates Charities reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Pirates Charities fund?
Pirates Charities states that it is committed to strengthening its community, focusing on youth baseball and softball, military appreciation, mental health, and cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pirates Charities?
Pirates Charities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pirates Charities's EIN?
Pirates Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1840370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pirates Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pirates-charities-morg_8c3cc6e13c9443268a25d64aee6bae6e
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