World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh?
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Benter Foundation ($345K), Hillman Family Foundations ($225K), The Grable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Benter Foundation | $345,000 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $225,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Grable Foundation | $145,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $130,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| PWC Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $65,500 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Ryan Memorial Foundation | $45,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Jefferson Regional Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Buhl Foundation | $35,000 | 7 | 2019–2024 |
| Hansen Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Network for Good | $26,946 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Heinz Endowments | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Solomon Mendel & Sylvia Charitable Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| UPMC Group | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| McKinney Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $12,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Opportunity Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $8,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania | $5,540 | 1 | 2019 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $5,077 | 1 | 2025 |
| Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2025) to $305K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $84K.
What grants has World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Benter Foundation | SUPPORT OF A SPECIAL FUD IN HONOR OF SCHUYLER FOERSTER | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Solomon Mendel & Sylvia Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | COMMUNITY CHARITY | $7,500 |
| 2025 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Mellon University | PROGRAM SERVICE | $5,077 |
| 2025 | Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO INCREASE ACCESS TO GLOBAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN RURAL AREAS, AND CHAMPION MEANINGFUL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Jefferson Regional Foundation | GLOBAL YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GLOBAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Benter Foundation | TO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Grable Foundation | ONE-TIME, UNRESTRICTED YEAR-END GRANT AWARDED IN HONOR OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $10,749 |
| 2024 | University of Pittsburgh | SPONSORSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EMERGING GLOBAL LEADERS CONFERENCE, OVER THREE YEARS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Hillman Family Foundations | IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPITALIZATION AND STRATEGIC PLANS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO GROW GLOBAL LEARNING AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN RURAL AREAS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT KEY INTERNATIONAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES | $60,000 |
| 2023 | The Benter Foundation | TO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $16,197 |
| 2023 | Opportunity Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Benter Foundation | TO SUPPORT A SPECIAL EVENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EMERGING GLOBAL LEADERS CONFERENCE, OVER THREE YEARS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Benter Foundation | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Grable Foundation | TO SUPPORT YOUTH-LED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Heinz Endowments | TO SUPPORT THE 52ND WORLD AFFAIRS INSTITUTE FOR STUDENT LEADERS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | UPMC Group | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Benter Foundation | TO SUPPORT A SPECIAL EVENT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT CONTENT DEVELOPMENT THAT COMMUNICATES THE NEW MISSION OF THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL TO MORE DIVERSE PITTSBURGH AUDIENCES | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh?
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Benter Foundation ($345K), Hillman Family Foundations ($225K), The Grable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh between 2019–2025.
Who is World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh's largest funder?
The Benter Foundation is the largest recorded funder of World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, with $345K across 10 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh across 49 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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