Connecting Champions
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Connecting Champions?
Connecting Champions is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($450K), Shear Family Foundation Inc ($226K), The Grable Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Connecting Champions between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $450,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Shear Family Foundation Inc | $226,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Grable Foundation | $150,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $125,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| UPMC Group | $90,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Heinz Endowments | $90,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust | $77,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Honda USA Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | $25,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| James Frances McCandless Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| CLA Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Mylan Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Earl Knudsen UA Char Fdn | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| MassMutual Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $9,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Burke Foundation | $5,273 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Burke Family Foundation | $5,272 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Philadelphia Insurance Companies Fdn | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Mascaro Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Equitrans Midstream Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $107 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $465K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
What grants has Connecting Champions received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Honda USA Foundation | CONNECTING CHAMPIONS PROVIDES PERSONALIZED CAREER-BASED MENTORING FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY CANCER. THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIPS, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TAILORED GUIDANCE, SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO PURSUE EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, AND PERSONAL GOALS DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP. BY PARTNERING WITH HOSPITALS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM HUNDREDS OF CAREER FIELDS, THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, EXPLORE ACCESSIBLE CAREER PATHS, AND ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL MOBILITY. | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | UPMC Group | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | CONNECTING CHAMPIONS WILL LAUNCH ITS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT HOOPS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN HUNTINGTON, WV, AND AT CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER IN CHARLESTON. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM STAFFING TO PROVIDE OUTREACH, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND PERSONALIZED CURRICULUM. FUNDS ALSO WILL SUPPORT SUPPLIES FOR A PASSION PROJECT ACTIVITY THAT MENTOR AND MENTEE WILL DESIGN COLLABORATIVELY. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Shear Family Foundation Inc | CANCER JOURNEY SUPPORT | $76,000 |
| 2024 | Hillman Family Foundations | EARNED INCOME STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | UPMC Group | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Heinz Endowments | TO EXPAND AN EVIDENCE-BASED, OUTCOMES-DRIVEN WORKFORCE READINESS MENTORING PROGRAM TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE HAD A CANCER DIAGNOSIS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Mylan Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | CLA Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | ADULT AND CHILD MATCHING PROGRAMS | $9,250 |
| 2024 | The Burke Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Earl Knudsen UA Char Fdn | MENTORING PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia Insurance Companies Fdn | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Burke Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2024 | The Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TOWARD 18-MONTH SUPPORT TO SCALE A CAREER-FOCUSED MENTORING PROGRAM CUSTOMIZED TO SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Hillman Family Foundations | EARNED INCOME STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Shear Family Foundation Inc | CANCER JOURNEY SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Heinz Endowments | TO EXPAND AN EVIDENCE-BASED, OUTCOMES-DRIVEN WORKFORCE READINESS MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTHWESTERN PA WHO HAVE HAD A CANCER DIAGNOSIS | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Char and Chuck Fowler Family | OPERATING SUPPORT-CAREER FOCUSED MENTORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | CLA Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | UPMC Group | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO PROVIDE CAREER-BASED MENTORS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT | $125,000 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR SUPPORT BUILDING OUR FINANCIAL AND LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Connecting Champions?
Connecting Champions is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($450K), Shear Family Foundation Inc ($226K), The Grable Foundation ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Connecting Champions between 2019–2026.
Who is Connecting Champions's largest funder?
Richard King Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Connecting Champions, with $450K across 3 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Connecting Champions received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Connecting Champions across 51 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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