Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation
The Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to improving the emotional health and well-being of children and youth in Allegheny County. The foundation has over 40 years of impact in the region and collaborates with public and private organizations to implement innovative policies, practices, and programs addressing children's mental health and development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$247K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-12.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation's mission is to improve the emotional health and well-being of children and youth living in Allegheny County by providing grants and collaborating with public and private organizations to implement innovative policies, practices and programs.
Primary Focus: The foundation's current area of emphasis centers on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives. The foundation seeks to support programs that:
- Teach life and work-ready skills
- Connect children and youth with role models
- Foster interest in exploration of career opportunities
- Increase self-confidence
- Encourage completion of high school
The foundation also supports prevention and direct service/intervention initiatives that help families with children avoid homelessness and provide assistance while families are in shelter, including case management and rent/utility assistance.
Grantmaking
The 2025 grant application cycle is open with a deadline of October 1, 2025. Organizations seeking funding must submit proposals that include:
Review Cycle
of October 1, 2025. Organizations seeking funding must submit proposals that include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,654,548
- Total revenues: $443,756
- Total expenses: $488,055
- Number of employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,654,548 | $8,208,196 | $7,600,838 |
| Revenue | $443,756 | $223,599 | $171,605 |
| Expenses | $488,055 | $483,433 | $455,537 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $446,631 | $449,060 | $404,510 |
| Net Investment Income | $407,476 | $177,788 | $164,176 |
| Distributable Amount | $416,235 | $388,547 | $399,605 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN EICHNER DR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES W WEEMS JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARA CIMINILLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEGAN NESTOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDGE DAVID SPURGEON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| POLICE CHIEF JASON LANDO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AARON S ALDRICH MBA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN S ALLEN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MICHELE RONE COOPER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PAUL SPRADLEY | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| PAMELA W GOLDEN | EXECUTIVE DIREC | 40 | $121,000 |
Contact Information
- Phone: (412) 434-1665
- Address: 611 William Penn Place, Suite 303, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6922
- Website: pittsburghchildguidancefoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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