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Washington County Community Foundation

Eighty Four, PA

The Washington County Community Foundation funds nonprofits providing charitable services in Washington County, Pennsylvania, across areas including human needs, education, health, arts, the environment, and animal welfare. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000 and ranged from $5,092 to $232,214; capacity-building grants normally range from $5,000 to $50,000. Competitive-cycle applications are submitted through its grant portal, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Eqt Foundation

Canonsburg, PA

EQT Foundation funds community enrichment, education and workforce development, and natural-resource conservation, including STEM, environmental, and arts and culture programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $800,000, with a median of $10,000, and primarily supported communities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York within EQT’s operating footprint. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible nonprofits and institutions; applications are available on its website.

Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Humanities Council funds humanities-based community programs in Pennsylvania, including resident-led planning, youth programming, and projects sharing local stories. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $22,500, while PA Heart & Soul offers selected Pennsylvania communities under 30,000 residents up to $50,000 over two to three years. PA Heart & Soul applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to available funding.

Wabtec Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Wabtec Foundation’s Direct Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on education and environmental stewardship, especially in communities where Wabtec operates and employees can be involved. Direct grants are typically $1,000–$10,000; its 2024 giving was concentrated in Pennsylvania, with grants also made in other states and internationally. The foundation accepts applications, which should be submitted at least one week before a board meeting.

Core Cares Foundation

Canonsburg, PA

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable programs, including child and family services, youth activities, health, and community programs, primarily in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median of $500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

IBM International Foundation

Armonk, NY

The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH

The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports safety, economic and workforce development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities served by NiSource across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $3,000, though amounts varied widely. Application materials and deadlines are referenced in its administrative guidelines; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

John Russell for W & J College

Pittsburgh, PA

Garciajs Scholarship Trust

Columbus, OH

James R and Electra P Agras Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation funds charitable and religious organizations, with recent grants supporting arts, health care, churches, public policy, and family services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $12,500, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Pennsylvania, with some grants elsewhere in the U.S. It accepts requests from organizations beyond a preselected list, and the filing states no application form, award restrictions, or deadline.

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation funds nonprofits addressing community health, especially youth and veteran mental health, health equity, and disaster relief, in communities across the U.S. and globally. Current program awards are generally $100,000–$250,000, depending on the focus area. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.