Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation
The Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It reported 14 grants totaling $158,970 in 2024, supporting organizations including Jewish National Fund, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Friendship Circle Pittsburgh, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation gave $159K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,970
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,355
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,128
- Total assets
- $435,950
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Robert I Glimcher as the contact and a letter of inquiry as the required materials. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert I Glimcher
Mailing address: 500 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 392-2021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($101K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 106 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 1% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 432% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $189K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund Rockville Centre, NY | Ammunition Hill Entrance Dedication | $100,000 |
| Boston University-Hillel New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | 2022-2026 the Dream Campaign | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 Pledge for General Support | $7,500 |
| Chabad of Squirrel Hill Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $6,250 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | This Moment Campaign | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Event Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 Annual Contribution | $3,255 |
| Catholic Charities Pittsburgh, PA | In Honor of Susie Shipley | $2,000 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | In Honor of Stephanie May Beaumier | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,950 | $532,538 | $169,165 | $158,970 | 14 | $160,905 | $113,034 | $37,212 |
| 2023 | $471,292 | $55,022 | $202,197 | $189,247 | 20 | $190,997 | $47,676 | $44,048 |
| 2022 | $620,927 | $188,214 | $113,557 | $107,562 | 29 | $109,930 | $43,372 | $54,926 |
| 2021 | $556,307 | $-290,572 | $150,294 | $145,576 | 24 | $147,879 | $20,236 | $66,476 |
| 2020 | $987,030 | $-81,559 | $156,141 | $151,538 | 19 | — | $45,196 | $64,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people through areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, research, heritage preservation, and services for people with disabilities. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust says it presents performing and visual arts, manages arts facilities, advances arts education, and develops Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation says it raises funds to support the hospital’s work in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy. Pelotonia describes its mission as accelerating innovative cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $158,970. Grant amounts ranged from $90 to $100,000, with a median grant of $4,128. The largest awards included $100,000 to Jewish National Fund for an Ammunition Hill entrance dedication, $15,000 to Boston University-Hillel for general support, and $10,000 to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for its 2022–2026 Dream Campaign. Other listed awards included $7,500 and $5,000 to Friendship Circle Pittsburgh, and $6,250 to Chabad of Squirrel Hill for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert I Glimcher is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation is led by Robert I. Glimcher, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert I. Glimcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation
How much does Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation give each year?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation gave $159K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 20 grants.
What is Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,128, and its average grant was $11,355, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation give grants?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants) and Rockville Centre, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($101,000 across 2 grants), Boston University-Hillel ($15,000) and Friendship Circle Pittsburgh ($12,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation reported $436K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation?
The filing lists Robert I Glimcher as the contact and a letter of inquiry as the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7366908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert I Glimcher Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-i-glimcher-family-foundation-morg_bdbd97bb401f4520bc1bfedd9f53ce13
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