The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a public charity based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports community partners working to improve lives across Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland counties, and also operates the PA 211 contact center, which connects people with human services.
Key facts about The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
In short: The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania gave $14.6M across 437 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 25-1043578
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,587,766
- Grants made (2025)
- 437
- Average grant
- $33,382
- Median grant
- $15,890
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (122 of 415, 2025)
- Total assets
- $92,377,630
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The organization describes a competitive proposal process for its Impact Grants and rolling applications for certain smaller grant programs. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Meeting the Moment lists December 31, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$92.4M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.6M
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
437
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-0.4% YoY
Is The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 122 of 415 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to lead and mobilize the caring power of individuals, businesses and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives and create lasting change in its five-county region.
Its stated funding areas are meeting basic needs, moving to financial stability, and building for success in school and life. Examples include food access, safe housing, transportation, support for survivors of intimate partner violence, early childhood education, out-of-school-time programming, career readiness, employment support and financial education.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh says it supports people through life’s changes and challenges while providing affordable social services. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh says it works to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity. Macedonia Family and Community says it develops programs to foster healthy families, build cultural awareness and empower people through education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 437 grants totaling $14,587,766. Grant amounts ranged from $5,007 to $496,000, with a median of $15,890. Among the largest reported grants were $496,000 to Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh, $365,000 to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, $295,000 to Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center, and $284,056 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Campaign.
The organization’s website says its Impact Grants provide three-year investments through a request-for-proposal process run every three years. Trained donor volunteers and subject matter experts work with Community Impact staff to evaluate applications. The organization also describes smaller grant processes throughout the year for emerging needs and new initiatives. It reports leveraging about $31 million annually to support the community, with Community Impact staff making funding decisions on approximately $7.5 million annually.
The Meeting the Moment program accepts rolling applications for rapid-response needs and reviews them monthly; eligible applicants are nonprofit agencies operating in the five-county region. Beyond the Classroom offers rolling rapid-response grants for out-of-school-time providers in the region. Its listed June 30, 2026 deadline has passed. The IMPACT Award for Volunteer Service offers agency awards of $5,000 or $15,000 in recognition of volunteers; its listed September 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
Review Cycle
Meeting the Moment lists December 31, 2026. The listed deadlines for Beyond the Classroom and the IMPACT Award, June 30 and September 30, 2026 respectively, have passed.
How to Apply
The organization describes a competitive proposal process for its Impact Grants and rolling applications for certain smaller grant programs.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Beyond the Classroom Grant Program
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Food Solutions Grant
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Impact Grants
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated investment region is Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania recipients (85%); reported shares also included Ohio (5%), Indiana (1%), Minnesota (1%) and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 437 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14.6M (2025) to $18.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 437 grants totaling $14.6M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family and Community Services of PGH ($496K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,744 grants of 2,191 (80%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family and Community Services of PGH Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $496,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $365,000 |
| Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $295,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburghcommunity Campaign Pittsburgh, PA | Donor Designation | $284,056 |
| Catholic Charities DIO of Pghbeaver County Pittsburgh, PA | Donor Designation | $231,732 |
| Human Services Center Corp Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $230,000 |
| YWCA of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $227,000 |
| 211 First Call for Help- Cleveland OH Cleveland, OH | Donor Designation | $217,807 |
| Children's Center of PGH Pittsburgh, PA | Donor Designation | $216,527 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | United Way Grant | $200,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,377,630 | $38,540,763 | $32,663,476 | $14,587,766 |
| 2024 | $83,597,297 | $36,410,338 | $33,616,325 | $15,277,525 |
| 2023 | $78,228,919 | $36,607,504 | $34,630,646 | $17,644,515 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,377,630 | $83,597,297 | $78,228,919 |
| Revenue | $38,540,763 | $36,410,338 | $36,607,504 |
| Expenses | $32,663,476 | $33,616,325 | $34,630,646 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,683,538 | $2,812,848 | $1,240,747 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stacy M. Juchno as board chair. Listed board members include Curtis Aiken, Kenneth J. Altemus, Alicia Andrews, Stephanie Apostolou, Kenny Bonus, Brooks Broadhurst, Keri Brown, Christine Bryant and Raymond W. Buehler Jr.
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is led by Bobbi Watt Geer PhD, President & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 76 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bobbi Watt Geer PhD
President & CEO
Senior Vice President Administrator → President & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$127K (2019) → $333K (2025)
Stacy M. Juchno
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Welsh
Assistant Secretary & Senior Director of Operations
Assistant Secretary & Senior Director of Oper → Senior Director of Oper. & Ass. Secretary, 2022
Senior Director of Oper. & Ass. Secretary → Assistant Secretary & Senior Director of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$81K (2021) → $96K (2025)
Leonard E Hawkins
CFO & Treasurer
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$133K (2019) → $171K (2025)
Linda A Jones
Senior Vice President & Secretary
Senior Vice President Committee Philanthropy → Secretary & Senior Vice President Committee Phil., 2021
Secretary & Senior Vice President Committee Phil. → Senior Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$146K (2019) → $177K (2025)
Neil Dibiase
Chief Strategy Officer
Vice President of Workplace Giving → Chief Strategy Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$103K (2019) → $146K (2025)
Amy Franz
Regional Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Catherine Julian
Chief Marketing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Sally Ellwein
Chief Program & Policy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Arthur J. Rooney II
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Broadhurst
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Casey Ryan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine A. Bryant
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lavallee
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Malone
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah L. Rice-Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen R. Haggerty
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayley A. Haldeman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Segerdahl
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. Larrimer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Eagan Kelleman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Bonus CPA
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Tillotson Fleming
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Denove
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend David A. Zubik
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond W. Buehler Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Harshman
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Demichiei
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Kaufman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Altemus
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A Twerdok
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Byers Kcehowski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Heaton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane P. Holder
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francine B. Cameron CPA MBA
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franklin Cardenas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. McQuade
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mallory EdD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery P. Craft
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keri Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Nk Miller Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Thompson CPA
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamra E. Minnier Rn Msn Fache
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vankirk
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Ploeger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayme L. Butcher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy W. Humphrey PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Horsfield
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Onorato
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth E. Krisher Cpa Cgfm
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Isler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Newell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maris Dauer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Apostolou
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Foulkes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher McComish
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal McCormick-Ware
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Aiken
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lynn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Vigliotti
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Ceccarelli
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Novak
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Sox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Andrews Mpa Msw
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Morascyzk
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Nally
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Fleming CFP
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josiah Gilliam
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee McChesney
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Gilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myah Moore Irick Chfc
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Haldeman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zaira Cruz Melendez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (76)
- Former: George J. Farah (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Hari Sastry (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John P. Kline (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julie A. Patter (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy M. Knavish (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Vincent J. Delie Jr. (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kenyon R. Bonner EdD (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Alyssa Cholodofsky (2021–2024) — Chief Program & Policy
- Former: Patrick D. Dugan (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Peter J. Germain (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ronald H. Ott MPH (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie L. Sciullo (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kara Rubio (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia V. Fields (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Haldeman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nish Vartanian (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Hundorfean (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Josie Badger Dhce Crc (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leroy M. Ball (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Louis R. Cestello (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael T. Lordi (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Schreib (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Gross (2019–2023) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Will Allen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reverend Glenn G. Grayson Sr. (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David A. Panneton (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Del Misenheimer (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bibiana Boerio (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Thuma (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John D. Barbour (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Deseyn (2019–2022) — Chief Program & Policy Officer · Filing note: Until 122021
- Former: Laura S Karet (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Morgan K. O'Brien (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Jakubovic (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Etheridge Smith (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris L Winton (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Courtney A Murphy (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mekael T. Teshome (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth E. Krishercpacgfm (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Krakowiak (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tamra E. Minnierrnmsnfache (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Hanna Engel Esq. (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth E Krisher CPA (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey M Krakowiak (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie C Davis (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Port (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cain A Hayes (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Reynolds (2019–2020) — Senior Director United for Families · Filing note: Until
- Former: Dmitri D Shiry CPA (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Donald Blue Jenkins (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gerald F MacCleary (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn G Grayson Sr. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Henry J Maier (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: James E Scheel (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Thompson (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Wolk Feinstein (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leon F DeJulius Jr. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick J DeCourcy (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert A Krizner (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Nelkin (2019–2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Thomas L VanKirk Esq. (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Catherine Casey Ry (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Mallory ed d (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Josie Badger DHCE CR (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Katharine Eagan Kellem (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Most Reverend David A (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tamra E MinnierRNMS (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Aradhna Malhotra Oliphant (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Mallory MS (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Riazzi (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Robert J Rogalski (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Robinson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie L Garbe (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tamra E Minnier (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy J. Decock (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $333K, to Bobbi Watt Geer PHD (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1250 Penn Avenue PO Box 735, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0735
Phone: (412) 261-6010
Website: https://uwswpa.org
Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
How much does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania give each year?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania gave $14.6M across 437 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15.3M across 456 grants.
What is The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's typical grant size?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's median grant in 2025 was $15,890, and its average grant was $33,382, across 437 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania that year got $26K on average.
Where does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania give grants?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (198 grants), Greensburg, PA (15 grants), Butler, PA (10 grants) and Wexford, PA (6 grants).
Does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 437 grants with a stated purpose on The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Designation" (332 grants) and "United Way Grant" (105 grants).
Who are The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's largest grantees?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family and Community Services of PGH ($496,000), Jewish Community Center of Greater PGH ($365,000) and Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center ($295,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania reported $92.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38.5M.
What does The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania fund?
The organization’s mission is to lead and mobilize the caring power of individuals, businesses and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives and create lasting change in its five-county region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania?
The organization describes a competitive proposal process for its Impact Grants and rolling applications for certain smaller grant programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's EIN?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1043578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Firstenergy Foundation
Akron, OH
The FirstEnergy Foundation supports eligible nonprofits working on community needs such as housing stability, hunger relief, workforce development, education, safety and STEM in FirstEnergy’s service area and other places where it does business. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25 to $5.3 million, with a median of $1,375. It does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Assets
$124.9M
Grants
151
Total Given
$7.2M
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Ligonier, PA
The Richard King Mellon Foundation funds conservation across the United States and work advancing economic opportunity, health, and organizational capacity in Southwestern Pennsylvania, with regional programs focused on Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $10 million, with a median of $220,000. It accepts online applications through general applications with no deadlines.
Assets
$2.7B
Grants
296
Total Given
$116.7M
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The Burke Family Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Burke Family Foundation supports arts and culture, education, children’s health, youth services, and riverfront development, with nearly all of its giving in Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $1.25 million, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$83.4M
Grants
125
Total Given
$4.3M
The Westfield Insurance Foundation
Westfield, OH
The Westfield Insurance Foundation funds nonprofits focused on family stability, disaster recovery, and safety, with emphasis on addressing barriers related to systemic racism. Its 2024 grants ranged from $26 to $500,000, with a median of $3,000; most funding went to Ohio, with support also reaching organizations elsewhere. It accepts requests electronically at any time and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$35.6M
Grants
287
Total Given
$2.7M
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