The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$411K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh?
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Heinz Endowments ($185K), Hillman Family Foundations ($70K), RP Simmons Family Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $411K in grants to The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heinz Endowments | $185,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $70,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| RP Simmons Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $24,544 | 1 | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $22,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | $13,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ryan Memorial Foundation | $6,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Buhl Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Equitrans Midstream Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | $750 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $173K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR ONE SEASON OF CHORAL PERFORMANCES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | TO SUPPORT CULTURE AND ARTS | $13,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Equitrans Midstream Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHOIR | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2023 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2023-2024) | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR A STRATEGIC SEARCH AND PLACEMENT OF NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas T Phillips Jr Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHOIR | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Equitrans Midstream Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
| 2023 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2023-2024) | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc | ARTS AND EQUITY REIMAGINED FUND | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Citizens Charitable Foundation | MATCHING GIFT | $250 |
| 2021 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2022) | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Hillman Family Foundations | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Hillman Family Foundations | COVID-19: ARTS AND CULTURE RECOVERY SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2020 | RP Simmons Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2021) | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR TWO YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2018/19-2019/20) | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Hillman Family Foundations | COVID-19: ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | PERFORMING ARTS | $24,544 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $22,500 |
| 2020 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2019 | The Buhl Foundation | SUPPORT PITTSBURGH PREMIERE OF DONALD MCCULLOUGH'S "LET MY PEOPLE GO: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY ALONG THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD" | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh?
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Heinz Endowments ($185K), Hillman Family Foundations ($70K), RP Simmons Family Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $411K in grants to The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh between 2019–2025.
Who is The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh's largest funder?
The Heinz Endowments is the largest recorded funder of The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, with $185K across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh received?
IRS 990 filings record $411K in grants to The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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