Pittsburgh Leadership Fund
The fund operates for the benefit of the pittsburgh leadership foundation, a section 501(c)(3) organization, by making contributions to the foundation and, at the discretion of its board, other contributions from the principle of the funds maintianed by the fund.
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund at a glance
In short: Pittsburgh Leadership Fund gave $2.0M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $509K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,037,507
- +1121.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $509,377
- +1121.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $153,143
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Pittsburgh Leadership Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Pittsburgh Foundation ($1.7M). Together the top 4 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $2.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Donor Advised Funds Ceased Operations | $1,725,648 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Donor Advised Funds Ceased Operations | $274,306 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Funds Ceased Operations | $31,980 |
| Washington County Community Fund Eighty Four, PA | Donor Advised Funds Ceased Operations | $5,573 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $249,472 | $2,046,210 | $2,037,507 | 4 | $249,472 |
| 2020 | $1,801,241 | $62,022 | $246,829 | $166,824 | 4 | $62,022 |
| 2019 | $1,986,493 | $120,985 | $124,088 | $59,900 | 6 | $110,982 |
About Pittsburgh Leadership Fund
Based on IRS filings
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Oakmont, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund is led by Lee Kricher, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lee Kricher
President
President → CEO, 2020
CEO → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Belt
Board Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Chair & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Lantz
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kronk
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Whampler
Director
Director → Direcotr, 2020
Direcotr → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Crudele
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Henne
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wallace
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Serrao
Director
Assistant Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri McCleary
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie McCormick
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Black
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Patrick Colletti (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James Strout (2020) — Old Vice President
- Former: Darrin Grove (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Jay Slocum (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jim Stout (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Kimberly Gonxhe (2019) — Director
- Former: Kirk Botula (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Slayton (2019) — CEO
- Former: Robert Lavelle (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Terry Timm (2019) — Director
- Former: Thomas Hansz (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Pittsburgh Leadership Fund
How much does Pittsburgh Leadership Fund give each year?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund gave $2.0M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $167K across 4 grants.
What is Pittsburgh Leadership Fund's typical grant size?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund's median grant in 2021 was $153,143, and its average grant was $509,377, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pittsburgh Leadership Fund give grants?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (15%).
Does Pittsburgh Leadership Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pittsburgh Leadership Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Funds Ceased Operations" (4 grants).
What is Pittsburgh Leadership Fund?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Oakmont, PA.
What is Pittsburgh Leadership Fund's EIN?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1364828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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