Gismondi Family Foundation Grant

The Gismondi Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh region, focusing on essential needs such as food, shelter, education, and medical care. Founded by John P. Gismondi and Lisa, the foundation aims to foster vibrant communities by addressing basic human needs and encouraging collaboration among organizations. Interested applicants should submit a letter of inquiry, detailing their project purpose and impact measurement, to the foundation's office or via an online form.

Priorities, Mission & Vision
It envisions vibrant, healthy communities where individuals and families have access to the resources necessary for well-being and opportunity. Its priority areas include:
Addressing food insecurity and housing instabilitySupporting educational access and advancementPromoting health and medical care initiativesStrengthening family support and community servicesFostering collaboration among organizations to maximize impact and sustainability
The Gismondi Foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily serving the Pittsburgh region that address essential needs such as food, shelter, housing, education, and medical care. Organizations seeking funding are invited to submit a letter of inquiry to the foundation’s office at 310 Grant Street — Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The letter must include contact information, organizational background, a clear description of the grant purpose, the amount requested, and how the proposed project’s impact will be measured.
Applicants may also submit via the foundation’s online form, which requests the same key elements. The foundation’s approach emphasizes supporting new or emergent programs that demonstrate measurable impact and align with its nonprofit priorities.