The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand
THE BRUCE AND BARBARA WIEGAND is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, healthcare and research organizations, and environmental groups.
Key facts about The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand
In short: The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand gave $1.3M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 38-7011787
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,285,115
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- Average grant
- $24,247
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Quick answers about The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand
How much does The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand give each year?
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand gave $1.3M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $793K across 53 grants.
What is The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's typical grant size?
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $24,247, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand give grants?
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (35 grants) and Naples, FL (7 grants).
Does The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's largest grantees?
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's largest 2024 grantees include Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh ($859,720), Pittsburgh Cultural Trust ($253,167 across 2 grants) and Artis-Naples Inc ($27,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Is The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 52 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Next steps with The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand
- How to evaluate The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
- Draft an LOI to The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
- Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+62.0% YoY
Grant Count
53
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+62.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and a capital campaign grant. Among the organizations it supported, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust says its mission includes presenting performing and visual art, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work as addressing regional environmental issues through science, policy, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation says it works to advance research and improve health for women and infants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $1,285,115. Grants ranged from $500 to $859,720, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants were $859,720 to the Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh for general operating support and $251,667 to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for a capital campaign. Other notable grants included $27,000 to Artis-Naples, $10,250 to the Heinz History Center, and $10,000 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Ready to take the next step with The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 93% of grant dollars, those in Florida received 5%, and those in New York received 1%. Recipients in Texas and Virginia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 53 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,285,115 | 53 |
| 2023 | $793,322 | 53 |
| 2022 | $806,182 | 59 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EYE & EAR FOUNDATION OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $859,720 |
| PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST Pittsburgh, PA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $251,667 |
| ARTIS-NAPLES INC Naples, FL | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $27,000 |
| HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Pittsburgh, PA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,250 |
| THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Naples, FL | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION Palmetto Bay, FL | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $8,500 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| NCH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Naples, FL | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,239 |
| SALVATION ARMY Pittsburgh, PA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,239 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Wiegand, Barbara M Wiegand, and Bruce Phillips Wiegand as trustees.
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara M. Wiegand
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Phillips Wiegand
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 94 Hoodridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: (412) 276-5700
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and a capital campaign grant. Among the organizations it supported, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust says its mission includes presenting performing and visual art, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work as addressing regional environmental issues through science, policy, education, and wildlife rehabilitat…
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's EIN?
The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7011787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
Baird Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$142.7M
Grants
3,862
Total Given
$7.0M
Eqt Foundation
Canonsburg, PA
Assets
$26.2M
Grants
367
Total Given
$6.3M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
Assets
$6.0B
Grants
3,976
Total Given
$1.4B
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Ligonier, PA
Assets
$2.7B
Grants
296
Total Given
$116.7M
The Cigna Group Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$127.2M
Grants
4,075
Total Given
$14.1M
Chubb Charitable Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$74.9M
Grants
3,719
Total Given
$6.3M
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
Radnor, PA
Assets
—
Grants
3,159
Total Given
$8.8M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
10,334
Total Given
$202.5M
More Funders in Pennsylvania
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.