The Consortium for Public Education
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$14.2M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Consortium for Public Education?
The Consortium for Public Education is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by University of Pittsburgh ($10.8M), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($1.4M), The Heinz Endowments ($577K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.2M in grants to The Consortium for Public Education between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | $10,815,457 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $1,423,000 | 7 | 2021–2024 |
| The Heinz Endowments | $577,270 | 3 | 2020 |
| The Grable Foundation | $575,500 | 9 | 2020–2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $300,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern PA | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Buhl Foundation | $135,000 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| EQT Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| McElhattan Foundation | $60,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | $57,413 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | $35,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Mascaro Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $70 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2019) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.9M.
What grants has The Consortium for Public Education received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $1,793,919 |
| 2025 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT A REGION-WIDE INITIATIVE TO RE-BUILD POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE THROUGH THE ENGAGEMENT OF 150 EDUCATORS FROM 13 SCHOOLS DISTRICTS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT 50 EDUCATORS SERVING NORTHSIDE YOUTH IN PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TRAINING AND SUPPORTS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $11,991 |
| 2024 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $1,668,307 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CONVENE NONPROFIT LEADERS IN THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROGRAM | $234,000 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ACCESS TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $173,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT A FUTURE-FOCUSED EDUCATION INTERMEDIARY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS IN THE REGION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO ENHANCE SCHOOL CLIMATE AND STUDENTS SENSE OF BELONGING TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $17,187 |
| 2024 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT EMPOWERING INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAMMING, OVER THREE YEARS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $1,757,631 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CREATE NEW NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS RESULTING IN IDEAS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC MOBILITY AMONG THE REGION'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT A FUTURE-FOCUSED EDUCATION INTERMEDIARY | $100,000 |
| 2023 | EQT Foundation | EDUCATION & WORKFORCE | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $13,107 |
| 2023 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT EMPOWERING INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAMMING, OVER THREE YEARS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT 2023-24 LITTLE LEARNING SCIENCE BET ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $70 |
| 2022 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $1,550,309 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TOWARD 18-MONTH SUPPORT TO PARTNER WITH AND SUPPORT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS FUTURE-READINESS OUTCOMES | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO ASSIST WITH CREATING NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN SERVICE DELIVERY AMONG YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS | $240,000 |
| 2022 | Hillman Family Foundations | STUDENT CAREER PLANS AND SCHOOL-BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS | $150,000 |
| 2022 | McElhattan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $15,128 |
| 2022 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT EMPOWERING INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS PROGRAMMING, OVER THREE YEARS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $1,415,073 |
| 2021 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TOWARD 18-MONTH SUPPORT OF A COHORT OF DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE STUDENTS | $250,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Consortium for Public Education?
The Consortium for Public Education is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by University of Pittsburgh ($10.8M), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($1.4M), The Heinz Endowments ($577K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.2M in grants to The Consortium for Public Education between 2019–2025.
Who is The Consortium for Public Education's largest funder?
University of Pittsburgh is the largest recorded funder of The Consortium for Public Education, with $10.8M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Consortium for Public Education received?
IRS 990 filings record $14.2M in grants to The Consortium for Public Education across 49 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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