Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation
Financially support western Pennsylvania school for blind children's mission to nurture the unique abilities of individuals with blindness and visual impairment through educational excellence and a lifetime of learning.
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation at a glance
In short: Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation gave $9.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9.8M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,805,270
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,805,270
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,805,270
- Total assets
- $369,350,227
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children ($9.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2021) to $9.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Pittsburgh, PA | The western Pennsylvania school for blind children foundation (the"foundation" - a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation) was incorporated onjuly 1, 2019 and operates together with western Pennsylvania school forblind children (the "school"). The foundation raises, manages anddistributes funds and investments for the benefit of the school. The $7,250,000 was a contribution to benefit the school. | $9,805,270 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $369,350,227 | $16,769,443 | $10,604,697 | $9,805,270 | 1 | $15,630,284 |
| 2024 | $344,136,717 | $10,895,855 | $8,016,440 | $7,250,000 | 1 | $10,809,012 |
| 2023 | $316,344,500 | $-2,366,612 | $7,477,121 | $6,717,269 | 1 | $-2,424,878 |
| 2022 | $303,332,943 | $287,707 | $8,519,454 | $7,561,450 | 1 | $206,551 |
| 2021 | $346,759,673 | $13,829,211 | $3,691,937 | $3,019,500 | 1 | $13,775,236 |
| 2020 | $249,408,344 | $11,126,271 | $491,393 | — | — | $11,119,418 |
About Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $369.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.8M. Net investment income was $15.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation is led by H. Scott Cunningham, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Scott Cunningham
Board President
Board President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Martin
Executive Director & Treasurer
Trustee → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Karet
Trustee
Trusteee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy D. Frenz
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry J. Soose
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Noble Howard
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi A. Ondek
Ex-Officio
Trustee → Ad Hoc, 2022
Ad Hoc → Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Beth Gutnick Esq.
Ex-Officio
Trustee → Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan D. Frazier
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harry G. Kilvanick (2020–2024) — Board President
- Former: Janet Simon PhD (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Susan R. McAleer (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation
How much does Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation give each year?
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation gave $9.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation?
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation reported $369.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.8M.
What is Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation?
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $369.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation operate?
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation's EIN?
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2311959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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