Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA ·EIN 25-1094922 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$6.6M received 70 funders 153 grants · 2019–2025

Who funds Point Park University?

Point Park University is funded by 70 grantmakers, led by Allegheny Foundation ($1.6M), Upmc Group ($1.0M), Hillman Family Foundations ($803K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to Point Park University between 2019–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Allegheny Foundation$1,560,00032020–2022
Upmc Group$1,017,48352020–2024
Hillman Family Foundations$802,50072020–2024
The Heinz Endowments$690,00082020–2024
Richard King Mellon Foundation$560,00022020–2022
The Pittsburgh Foundation$447,43152020–2024
The Benter Foundation$289,19642022–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$155,00022023–2024
Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust$90,00042020–2023
Staunton Farm Foundation$80,47842020–2023
Community Foundation of Western$75,00032021–2024
California Community Foundation$57,70032020–2023
Fisa Foundation$52,50032021–2023
The Buhl Foundation$50,00022023–2024
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc$47,10022023–2024
Tomayko Foundation$42,50032022–2024
The Forbes Funds$40,00012024
Benz William L & Margaret L Fdn$38,60052021–2025
Glenlaurel Foundation$31,50042019–2020
Pittsburgh International Folk Arts Institute$31,04742020–2023
Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters$30,00012024
Foundation for the Carolinas$30,00022021–2024
Boscia Family Foundation$30,00032020–2024
Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Fd$30,00032020–2022
Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh$25,00012024

Showing top 25 of 70 funders by total given.

What grants has Point Park University received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Elizabeth Shiras TwGENERAL OPERATING$15,000
2025Benz William L & Margaret L FdnSCHOLARSHIPS$10,800
2025American Eagle Outfitters FoundationCOMMUNITY CHARITY$5,000
2025Phyllis a Beneke Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIP FOR CHLOE R$4,000
2025Karelou FoundationGENERAL$3,000
2025Phyllis a Beneke Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIP FOR LILY$1,000
2024The Heinz EndowmentsTO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION NEWSROOM, WHICH WILL FILL CRITICAL GAPS IN LOCAL NEWS AND INFORMATION WHILE CREATING AND SUSTAINING PATHWAYS TO CAREERS FOR YOUNG JOURNALISTS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND LIVED EXPERIENCES$250,000
2024Hillman Family FoundationsTHE NEXT GENERATION NEWSROOM$250,000
2024Upmc GroupGENERAL SUPPORT$210,000
2024The Pittsburgh FoundationHIGHER EDUCATION$131,473
2024The Benter FoundationA TWO YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION FOR THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN MEDIA HUB; BUSINESS PLANNING FOR CENTER FOR MEDIA INNOVATION AND PRESS FORWARD LOCAL CHAPTER$107,196
2024National Philanthropic TrustEDUCATION$100,000
2024The Heinz EndowmentsTO WORK WITH THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS FOR POINT PARK UNIVERSITY DURING A PERIOD OF MARKET UNCERTAINTY FOR DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH$50,000
2024The Forbes FundsFUND A CONSULTANT TO ASSESS AND ADVISE IF A COORDINATED SHARING OF RESOURCES IS COST EFFECTIVE.$40,000
2024Hillman Family FoundationsURBAN LAND INSTITUTE STUDY OF POINT PARK UNIVERSITY AND DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH$37,500
2024The Benter FoundationSUPPORT OF URBAN LAND INSTITUTE PLANNING EFFORT$37,500
2024Pennsylvania Association of BroadcastersGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000
2024The Buhl FoundationTO SUPPORT THE RISING BROTHERS AND SISTERS (RBS) PROGRAM AT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL$25,000
2024Community Foundation of WesternPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
2024Posner Foundation of PittsburghUNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE$25,000
2024Gibson Gives FoundationFOR PROGRAM USE/FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR PROGRAM USE.$20,511
2024Eqt FoundationEDUCATION & WORKFORCE$20,000
2024Mid Atlantic Arts IncPERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING AND TOURING$19,200
2024Tomayko FoundationCHARITABLE$17,500
2024Grapevine giving foundationoperating fund and general assistance.$15,163
2024Hillman Family FoundationsLAUNCHING PRESS FORWARD PITTSBURGH, AN INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY REINVIGORATING LOCAL NEWS$15,000
2024Dollar Bank FoundationASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS$10,000
2024Foundation for the CarolinasCHARITABLE GIFT$10,000
2024Boscia Family FoundationEDUCATION$10,000
2024Benz William L & Margaret L FdnSCHOLARSHIPS$9,400

Showing 30 most recent of 153 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Point Park University?

Point Park University is funded by 70 grantmakers, led by Allegheny Foundation ($1.6M), Upmc Group ($1.0M), Hillman Family Foundations ($803K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to Point Park University between 2019–2025.

Who is Point Park University's largest funder?

Allegheny Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Point Park University, with $1.6M across 3 grants (2020–2022).

How much grant funding has Point Park University received?

IRS 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to Point Park University across 153 grants from 70 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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