Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund Grant

The Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund Grant, established by the late philanthropist Raymond Suckling, provides annual funding of $500,000 to support programs that uplift low-income residents in Sewickley and nearby areas. Through the Pittsburgh Foundation, grants typically range from $25,000 to $75,000, with the potential for multi-year funding up to $150,000. This initiative seeks to empower communities, especially those facing economic hardships, ensuring that help reaches those in need.

Raymond Suckling was an engineering executive who became one of the region’s most significant philanthropists after his death, donating $37.1 million to The Pittsburgh Foundation. The bequest provides $500,000 per year to the Foundation for programs and services that align with the Foundation's mission and values. With Mr. Suckling’s incredible philanthropy, his funds will support those in need in the area in which he lived. He was passionate about helping everyone in his area with his fortune.
The purpose of the Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund is to improve the lives of low-income residents in Sewickley, Pa., and the surrounding communities.
Generally, the Pittsburgh Foundation provides one-year grants, with an average grant size between $25,000 - $75,000. However, multi-year grants of up to $150,000 will be considered.

Eligibility

Located within Allegheny County or Beaver County.Demonstrate service to residents in Sewickley, Aliquippa, Ambridge, Haysville, Leetsdale, McKees Rocks and Coraopolis communities.Designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. (If your organization does not have 501(c)(3) status, you may apply utilizing a fiscal sponsor.)

Ineligibility

Organizational start-up support.Statewide or national organizations, unless they have an established local office or chapter that meets the above eligibility criteria and priorities.Projects that expressly advocate for or endorse a specific candidate for elected office.Annual appeals or event sponsorships.Episodic and/or one-time programs and events.Capital expenses and/or campaigns.Direct funding for individuals (except individual artists).Payments on organizational debt.Costs and activities that are completed before a requested grant has received a decision from our board.University overhead costs.Single-disease support organizations.Educational scholarships.Academic research.