GBU Foundation Community Grant Awards
Funding Amount
$2,500 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
GBU Foundation Community Grant Awards
Funder: GBU Foundation Inc, Pittsburgh, PA
Background: The GBU Foundation, established in 1963, awards grants to nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Grant Awards ceremony. The foundation is dedicated to helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals and enhance the positive impact of donors and GBU members.
Geographic Scope: Primarily United States, with recent awards to organizations in PA, OH, MI, MN, and IL
Focus Areas: Grants are awarded in four Community Pillars:
Award Structure:
Recent Funding Cycles:
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations nominated by GBU members, donors, and supporters. Organizations must align with one of GBU's four Community Pillars.
Selection Process: Member and public nominations followed by finalists selection and voting (approximately 7,000 votes cast annually)
Contact: GBU Foundation, 4254 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227; 800.765.4428
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Nomination: Charitable organizations are nominated by GBU members, donors, and supporters
2. Selection: Finalists are selected from nominations
3. Voting: Public voting determines winners (approximately 7,000 votes cast annually)
4. Awards Ceremony: Winners are celebrated at the annual Community Grant Awards ceremony (typically held in April)
Required Information
Nominations must identify:
Submission Details
- Nomination period varies annually
- Voting conducted by GBU members, donors, and supporters
- Results announced at Community Grant Awards ceremony
What GBU Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $136K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,000–$40K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 56%, Ohio 33%, Michigan 7%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Oregon, OH; Bethel Park, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
German American Festival · Oregon, OH
Program support
$40K
The Education Partnership · Pittsburgh, PA
Program support
$26K
Casey's Clubhouse · Bethel Park, PA
Program support
$10K
Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County · Grand Rapids, MI
Program support
$10K
Women's Help Center Inc · Johnstown, PA
Program support
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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