The Friends of the Pittsburgh
The Friends of the Pittsburgh is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $269K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $303K.
The Friends of the Pittsburgh at a glance
In short: The Friends of the Pittsburgh gave $303K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $43K), top state New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $302,600
- -30.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $43,229
- -70.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $269,423
- +625.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Friends of the Pittsburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Mosdos Pittsburgh ($173K). Together the top 7 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Friends of the Pittsburgh gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2022) to $438K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $303K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosdos Pittsburgh | Education | $173,000 |
| Congration Yeshiva Yad Moishe Brooklyn, NY | Education | $40,000 |
| Beth Hamedrash Chasidim Brooklyn, NY | Education | $35,000 |
| Mifal Halbasha | Education | $30,000 |
| Heichalei Hakodesh | Education | $13,000 |
| Tikva Tova | Education | $7,600 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $269,423 | $591,012 | $358,716 | $302,600 | 7 | $302,600 | $9,452 |
| 2021 | $37,127 | $481,088 | $462,574 | $438,000 | 3 | — | $5,544 |
| 2020 | $18,613 | $412,318 | $438,391 | $397,547 | 4 | — | $3,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Friends of the Pittsburgh reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friends of the Pittsburgh is led by Tuvyah Shirken, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tuvyah Shirken
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaya Shirken
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel E. Morris (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Friends of the Pittsburgh
How much does The Friends of the Pittsburgh give each year?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh gave $303K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $438K across 3 grants.
What is The Friends of the Pittsburgh's typical grant size?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh's median grant in 2022 was $30,000, and its average grant was $43,229, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Friends of the Pittsburgh give grants?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Friends of the Pittsburgh give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Friends of the Pittsburgh's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are The Friends of the Pittsburgh's largest grantees?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh's largest 2022 grantees include Mosdos Pittsburgh ($173,000), Congration Yeshiva Yad Moishe ($40,000) and Beth Hamedrash Chasidim ($35,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Friends of the Pittsburgh?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh reported $269K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Friends of the Pittsburgh?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $269K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The Friends of the Pittsburgh's EIN?
The Friends of the Pittsburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4755776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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