Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh

The foundation seeks high-leverage opportunities to advance long-term structural solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges in Pittsburgh and around the world. The foundation measures success through the results of its partners and seeks opportunities to invest where others may not.

The foundation's priority areas include:

Education — The flagship Education initiative is Student Success, helping first-generation students access, afford, thrive in, and complete a college education. The foundation is building a Student Success community of practice in Pittsburgh by funding new programs and hosting convenings that spur collaboration. Globally, the foundation invests in projects ensuring vulnerable youth, especially those displaced by conflict or crisis, continue their formal education. The foundation also supports regional literacy programs along the continuum of early learners to lifelong learning for adults.

Environment — The foundation's major Environment initiative focuses on preventing food waste around the world, including food waste prevention solutions that seek to understand and change consumer behavior, as well as innovative approaches to supply chain challenges. The foundation also invests in climate resiliency, focusing on climate smart agriculture and landfill diversion, with local Pittsburgh projects aligned with these goals.

Civil Society — The foundation addresses the need to safeguard a strong and engaged civil society.

Global Initiatives — The foundation invests in projects addressing global challenges.

Jewish Life — The foundation supports initiatives related to Jewish life.

Incubators — The foundation supports incubator programs.