John R. McCune Charitable Trust Grant

The John R. McCune Charitable Trust, established in 1979, honors the philanthropic legacy of John R. McCune IV by funding tax-exempt non-profit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $75,000, focusing on education, health care, and social services. While primarily board-driven, unsolicited proposals are considered. The Trust does not support individuals or organizations outside the U.S. and aims to continue Mr. McCune's commitment to charitable giving without seeking public recognition.

John R. McCune IV served as director of various for-profit and non-profit organizations throughout his life, most notably, as a director of the Union National Bank of Pittsburgh from 1923 until his death in 1972. During his life, Mr. McCune gave generously to charitable organizations, while seeking no public recognition of his philanthropy.
The John R. McCune Charitble Trust was established in 1979, after the death of his wife, Mary Corson McCune. The Trust continues John R. McCune IV’s philanthropic legacy by giving anonymously to non-profits in such areas as education, health care, and social services.
The John R. McCune Charitable Trust awards an average grant amount between $10,000 to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations that are defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in the areas of secondary & higher education, health care, and social/human services. The majority of grants authorized by the Charitable Trust are Board driven, although unsolicited requests may be considered if the organization is located within southwestern Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

The Charitable Trust will only accept inquiries/proposals from non-profit organizations defined as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The Charitable Trust makes no grants to individuals, pledges beyond one year, or funds organizations located outside the United States.

501(c)(3) organizations; unsolicited inquiry letters considered only from organizations located in southwestern Pennsylvania. No grants to individuals.