Allies for Children
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Allies for Children?
Allies for Children is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania ($1.1M), The Heinz Endowments ($945K), Hillman Family Foundations ($610K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Allies for Children between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | $1,097,470 | 12 | 2019–2025 |
| The Heinz Endowments | $945,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $610,200 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children | $524,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Grable Foundation | $280,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The William Penn Foundation | $56,670 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Birmingham Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Staunton Farm Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Northwest Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Burke Family Foundation | $17,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Burke Foundation | $17,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2025) to $955K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $124K.
What grants has Allies for Children received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children | SUPPORT OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION | $24,429 |
| 2024 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS (2022-2025) | $162,500 |
| 2024 | Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children | NUTRITION WORKGROUP LEAD | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Support for Ending the Need for Group Placements in Allegheny County | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Birmingham Foundation | INCREASING WIC ACCESS & RETENTION BY LEVERAGING CO-LOCATION SERVICES AND IMPROVING SYSTEM REFERRALS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | INFANT TODDLER EARLY INTERVENTION RESEARCH AND POLICY AGENDA | $28,795 |
| 2024 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION | $28,280 |
| 2024 | The Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Burke Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS (2022-2025) | $162,500 |
| 2023 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | UNITED WAY GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Hillman Family Foundations | BUILDING A STRONG CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | $130,000 |
| 2023 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION | $41,987 |
| 2023 | The William Penn Foundation | INFANT TODDLER EARLY INTERVENTION RESEARCH AND POLICY AGENDA | $27,875 |
| 2023 | Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children | NUTRITION WORKGROUP LEAD | $26,000 |
| 2023 | Staunton Farm Foundation | LAUNCHING THE INITIATIVE TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | WIC ACTIVITY FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL | $6,250 |
| 2023 | The Burke Foundation | GENERAL | $6,250 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS (2022-2025) | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | United Way Grant | $150,650 |
| 2022 | Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children | NUTRITION WORKGROUP LEAD | $108,000 |
| 2022 | The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | DONOR DESIGNATION PR | $82,467 |
| 2022 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | WIC NUTRITION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Burke Foundation | GENERAL | $6,250 |
| 2022 | The Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL | $6,250 |
| 2021 | Hillman Family Foundations | INNOVATING AND OPTIMIZING STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $200,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Allies for Children?
Allies for Children is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania ($1.1M), The Heinz Endowments ($945K), Hillman Family Foundations ($610K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Allies for Children between 2019–2025.
Who is Allies for Children's largest funder?
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is the largest recorded funder of Allies for Children, with $1.1M across 12 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Allies for Children received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Allies for Children across 51 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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