The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 38-7011787

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.

  • 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.3M

+62.0% YoY

Grant Count

53

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+62.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

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.

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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

8states

Share of all 53 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PittsburghNaplesSewickleyBostonBridgevilleDallasGreensburgHomesteadMerrifieldNew YorkPlanoCambridgeCanonsburgWheatonButlerPalmetto BayDuquesneBaltimore

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
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Net Investment Income
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M62 grants201959 grants202056 grants202159 grants202253 grants202353 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh: $860KEye & Ear Foundation ofPittsburgh$860KPittsburgh Cultural Trust: $253K across 2 grantsPittsburgh Cultural Trust$253K · 2 grantsArtis-Naples Inc: $27KArtis-Naples Inc$27KHeinz History Center: $10KHeinz History Center$10KThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida: $10KThe Conservancy of SouthwestFlorida$10KThe Everglades Foundation: $9KThe Everglades Foundation$9KDoctors Without Borders: $8KDoctors Without Borders$8KNCH Healthcare Foundation: $8KNCH Healthcare Foundation$8KCarnegie Museums of Pittsburgh: $5KCarnegie Museums of Pittsburgh$5KSalvation Army: $5KSalvation Army$5K

Grant Size Distribution

280 grants across all recorded years

261<$50K3$50–100K12$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
EYE & EAR FOUNDATION OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$859,720
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST Pittsburgh, PACAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$251,667
ARTIS-NAPLES INC Naples, FLGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$27,000
HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$10,250
THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Naples, FLGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES$10,000
THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION Palmetto Bay, FLGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$8,500
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS New York, NYGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$8,000
NCH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Naples, FLGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE$7,500
CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL OPERATING FUND TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES$5,239
SALVATION ARMY Pittsburgh, PAGENERAL 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 ↑

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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