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The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

The Heinz Endowments funds 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible government entities across arts and culture, civic participation, climate and health, community and economic development, food systems, veterans, and workforce. It focuses on southwestern Pennsylvania; grants in 2024 ranged from $1,500 to $6.04 million, with a median of $70,000. It accepts letters of inquiry on a rolling basis, and first-time applicants should begin with an LOI.

The Buhl Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Buhl Foundation funds education, youth development, human services, and economic and community development, with much of its support focused on Pittsburgh’s 18 Northside neighborhoods and additional grants for work across Western Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,750 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry through its online platform and reports accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation

Latrobe, PA

The Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation supports Pennsylvania organizations working in education, arts and culture, conservation, and community development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $17,000; applicants should contact Linda M. Boxx, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

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Pittsburgh, PA

Based in Pittsburgh, the foundation supports charitable organizations in education, youth services, conservation, arts, and other areas, with most 2025 funding going to Pennsylvania and additional grants in Virginia, North Carolina, and other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Bechtolt Private Family Foundation

Spokane, WA

The Bechtolt Private Family Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations in multiple states and Washington, D.C., with recent grants reaching recipients in Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Washington, Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, and California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation supported charitable, educational, cultural, environmental, and civic-engagement organizations in 2024, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 and a median of $15,000. Its grants went mainly to organizations in California, the District of Columbia, and New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation supports nonprofit work in education, human services, humanities, and civic life that strengthens community vitality and economic growth in 14 western Pennsylvania counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,000 to $9 million, with a median of $150,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests, and grants are by invitation only.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Elder Foundation

Somerset, PA

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.