UPMC Pinnacle Foundation
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is a public charity based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its stated role is to raise and invest charitable funds for the benefit of related tax-exempt organizations, supporting health care, wellness, education, and community needs in Central Pennsylvania.
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation at a glance
In short: UPMC Pinnacle Foundation gave $9.4M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $854K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,397,185
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $854,290
- +69.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,470
- Total assets
- $151,318,027
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to UPMC Pinnacle Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8700, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8700
Phone: (717) 231-8245
Website: https://upmc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UPMC Pinnacle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pinnacle Health Medical Services ($4.3M). Together the top 10 received $9.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 35 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that money it raises remains in Central Pennsylvania to support programs and services at UPMC in Central Pa. Its 2024 itemized grants were principally to Pennsylvania recipients, and included one listed grant to a Maryland recipient, Quantum Imaging and Therapeutic Association.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How UPMC Pinnacle Foundation gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2020) to $11.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $9.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Health Medical Services Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $4,339,544 |
| UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $4,129,507 |
| UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $679,567 |
| UPMC Carlisle Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $95,271 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | Support of LVC'S Nursing Program Operations | $50,000 |
| Cumberland County of PA Carlisle, PA | General Support | $30,470 |
| Quantum Imaging and Therapeutic Association Baltimore, MD | General Support | $27,345 |
| Andrew S Crimmel Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $15,131 |
| Partnership for Better Health Carlisle, PA | Support of partnership for better health match madness campaign | $12,800 |
| The Peyton Walker Foundation Camp Hill, PA | General Support | $11,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,318,027 | $19,430,531 | $14,561,209 | $9,397,185 | 11 | $14,003,160 |
| 2023 | $137,660,118 | $4,641,491 | $10,951,755 | $7,559,919 | 15 | $4,304,588 |
| 2022 | $143,289,508 | $8,189,149 | $13,838,081 | $11,179,112 | 4 | $7,811,473 |
| 2021 | $153,865,644 | $10,550,659 | $10,786,972 | $8,637,208 | 3 | $9,554,499 |
| 2020 | $114,048,254 | $2,515,951 | $2,169,632 | $191,850 | 2 | $2,283,147 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support community benefit and education programs, hospital needs, and resources that improve access to and quality of care throughout UPMC Pinnacle. Its filing says it supports services intended to improve access to care, reduce barriers to treatment, and improve health and quality of life in the region. It also reports funding patient and community needs, health and wellness activities, and workforce development. Examples named in the filing include patient transportation and medication costs, music and art therapy, pediatric rehabilitation equipment, staff training, and nursing and health care professional scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included large awards to affiliated health care organizations as well as support for a nursing program, community health initiatives, cancer support, and other recipients. The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Pinnacle Health Medical Services says it provides physician services to maintain and improve health and quality of life in Central Pennsylvania; UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals says it is dedicated to improving health and quality of life in the area; and UPMC Carlisle says it provides patient care and supports innovation, research, and education. Lebanon Valley College describes its work as undergraduate liberal-arts and professional graduate education, and Partnership for Better Health says it invests in initiatives and collaborations to improve regional health. The Peyton Walker Foundation describes its mission as increasing youth survival from sudden cardiac arrest, while Cancer Bridges says it supports people affected by cancer through free programs and services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $9,397,185. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $4,339,544, with a median of $30,470. The largest awards were $4,339,544 to Pinnacle Health Medical Services, $4,129,507 to UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals, and $679,567 to UPMC Pinnacle; each was listed for general operations. Other listed grants included $95,271 to UPMC Carlisle for general support, $50,000 to Lebanon Valley College for its nursing program operations, and $30,470 to Cumberland County of Pennsylvania for general support.
The foundation’s website provides sponsorship guidelines for UPMC in Central Pa. Those guidelines say proposals must benefit the area served, address one or more stated community health priorities, demonstrate collaboration, meet marketing needs, and align with UPMC’s mission, vision, and values. UPMC in Central Pa. also requires recognition of sponsorship using its approved logo. The guidelines state that requests for personal assistance due to financial distress cannot be supported; an event sponsorship application is provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Gibbons as president; Julie Trogner as immediate past chair; Robin Zellers as board chair; and Kurt Twiford as board vice chair. It also lists Edward Black, Vince Champion, Yasmine Coleman, Abigail Fortino, Brian Greth, and Kristen Hollinger as directors.
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is led by Philip W. Guarneschelli, Fmr President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 33 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip W. Guarneschelli
Fmr President & CEO
President & CEO → Fmr President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Ritchie
CDO & President
Vice President of Development → Chief Development Officer & President, 2023
Chief Development Officer & President → CDO & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$231K (2024)
Louis Baverso
President & COO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gibbons
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Zellers
Board Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2022
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Fortino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Ladie MD
Director & Transplant Surgeon
Director → Director & Transplant Surgeon, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Black
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca McClure
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Neidich
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Hollinger
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Ann Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yasmine Coleman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arelis Perez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Greth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kambic DO
Director & Physician
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Iandolo
Director, Vice President & Operations Upmc Memorial
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Rich MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ursula Siverling
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Champion
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Gormley
Director, Vice President & Human Resources
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Young
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Lang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Hite
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Weston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Deimling
Director & Physician
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Trogner
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Morgan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Miller Esq.
Secretary & Associate Counsel
Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Associate Counsel, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Twiford
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Mitstifer
Treasurer & CFO
CFO → Treasurer & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Maloney
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Alison Bernhardt (2020–2023) — Treasurer, Vice President & CFO
- Former: Kenneth Oken MD (2020–2023) — Director & Physician
- Former: Zachary Khuri (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Catherine Wilsbach (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Darowish (2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher P. Markley Esq. (2020–2022) — Fmr Sec'y, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Meron Yemane (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Susan Comp (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley Tedor Hull (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Bienaime (2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Julie Rich MD (2022) — Director
- Former: Lynn Graham (2022) — Director
- Former: Robb Hanrahan (2022) — Director
- Former: James Grandon Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: K. D. Patel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael A. Brenner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan Simms Marsh (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vance Antonacci (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William H. Pugh (2020–2021) — Fmr Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Leighann Wilson (2021) — Director
- Former: Ashley Tedor (2020) — Director
- Former: Catherine Prince (2020) — Director
- Former: Dimitri Zozos (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Neidich (2020) — System Board Chairman
- Former: Jill Costopoulos (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Mooney (2020) — Director
- Former: John Delorenzo (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael A. Young (2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Mukul Parikh (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $231K, to Jessica Ritchie (CDO & President).
Frequently asked questions about UPMC Pinnacle Foundation
How much does UPMC Pinnacle Foundation give each year?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation gave $9.4M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 15 grants.
What is UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's typical grant size?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,470, and its average grant was $854,290, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does UPMC Pinnacle Foundation give grants?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (5 grants) and Carlisle, PA (2 grants).
Does UPMC Pinnacle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's largest grantees?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pinnacle Health Medical Services ($4,339,544), UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals ($4,129,507) and UPMC Pinnacle ($679,567), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is UPMC Pinnacle Foundation?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation reported $151.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.4M.
What does UPMC Pinnacle Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support community benefit and education programs, hospital needs, and resources that improve access to and quality of care throughout UPMC Pinnacle. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UPMC Pinnacle Foundation?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check upmc.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's EIN?
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2691718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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