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.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+1121.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$509K
+1121.4% YoY
About Pittsburgh Leadership Fund
Based on IRS filings
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in OAKMONT, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,801,241 |
| Revenue | $249,472 | $62,022 |
| Expenses | $2,046,210 | $246,829 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $249,472 | $62,022 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Pittsburgh Foundation ($1,725,648), American Endowment Foundation ($274,306), Fidelity Charitable ($31,980).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION Pittsburgh, PA | DONOR ADVISED FUNDS CEASED OPERATIONS | $1,725,648 |
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE Cincinnati, OH | DONOR ADVISED FUNDS CEASED OPERATIONS | $31,980 |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION Hudson, OH | DONOR ADVISED FUNDS CEASED OPERATIONS | $274,306 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND Eighty Four, PA | DONOR ADVISED FUNDS CEASED OPERATIONS | $5,573 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE KRICHER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| REV DR JOHN WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| SHERRI MCCLEARY | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| JOHN HENNE | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| JULIE MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| DR JOHN WELCH | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| JEFF CRUDELE | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| LAURA KRONK | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| TOM ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| DEB LANTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| MARY ELLEN WHAMPLER | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
| DON BELT | BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER | 0.13 | — |
| LARRY BLACK | SECRETARY | 0.13 | — |
| MARC SERRAO | DIRECTOR | 0.13 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Leadership Fund?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in OAKMONT, PA. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Pittsburgh Leadership Fund operate?
Pittsburgh Leadership Fund has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does Pittsburgh Leadership Fund award?
In 2021, Pittsburgh Leadership Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $509K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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