Tobacco Free Allegheny
Tobacco Free Allegheny's mission was to change the community norms surrounding tobacco, making it uncommon to see, use or be negatively affected by tobacco or tobacco smoke pollution (second hand and third hand smoke).as part of Pennsylvania's tobacco prevention and control program, our work is based on the best practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs published by the centers for disease control and prevention. The goals identified were designed to guide programs in their effort to significantly decrease tobacco related morbidity, mortality and economic costs.
Tobacco Free Allegheny at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $1,144
- -99.6% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $361,846
- -22.4% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Tobacco Free Allegheny funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2021) to $413K (2020). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Medicine Services University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA | To provide tobacco education, prevention, and cessation services in Allegheny county | $84,418 |
| Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Pittsburgh, PA | To provide tobacco education, prevention, and cessation services in Allegheny county | $70,942 |
| Duquesne University Courage to Quit Pittsburgh, PA | To provide tobacco education, prevention, and cessation services in Allegheny county | $3,604 |
| St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | To provide tobacco education, prevention, and cessation services in Allegheny county | $1,651 |
| Duquesne University Center for Pharmacy Care Pittsburgh, PA | To provide tobacco education, prevention, and cessation services in Allegheny county | $1,262 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,144 | $361,846 | — | — |
| 2021 | $360,702 | $285,620 | $466,273 | $161,877 | 5 |
| 2020 | $910,191 | $985,158 | $967,566 | $412,799 | 5 |
About Tobacco Free Allegheny
Based on IRS filings
Tobacco Free Allegheny is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tobacco Free Allegheny is led by Cliff Gorski, Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Cliff Gorski
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Fultz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Vitale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Hardy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bulls
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James N. Jacobson MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie L. McConaha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Starsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Blackwood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Youngblood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Petrow
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$80K (2020) → $14K (2022)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $14K, to Joyce Petrow (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Tobacco Free Allegheny
What is Tobacco Free Allegheny?
Tobacco Free Allegheny is a public charity focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Tobacco Free Allegheny operate?
Tobacco Free Allegheny has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Tobacco Free Allegheny's EIN?
Tobacco Free Allegheny's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0723319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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