Dollar Bank Foundation
Dollar Bank Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and designated as tax-exempt since March 2000. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with Dollar Bank. The organization functions as a philanthropic entity dedicated to strengthening communities through strategic grant distribution and corporate giving initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.5M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
122
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports community foundations and organizations involved with the following primary areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education and educational enhancement
- Water conservation
- Housing
- Human services and health
- Community and economic development
- Workforce development
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Veterans support
Grantmaking
The Dollar Bank Foundation distributes grants to organizations that strengthen communities and foster growth and development. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Average Grant
approximately $44–$120,557
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its support in the regions Dollar Bank serves:
- Western Pennsylvania
- Northeast Ohio
- Cumberland Narrows Community in Maryland
- Hampton Roads region in Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $20,531,760
- Total Revenues: $601,045
- Total Expenses: $1,399,780
- Total Liabilities: $3,330 (as of 2023)
Historical Financial Data:
- 2023 Assets: $20.3M
- 2023 Revenue: $538K
- 2023 Expenses: $1.55M
The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to annual giving, indicating a long-term commitment to grantmaking sustainability.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,531,760 | $20,313,270 | $20,767,456 |
| Revenue | $601,045 | $538,459 | $300,598 |
| Expenses | $1,399,780 | $1,546,189 | $1,786,692 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,363,157 | $1,517,845 | $1,720,634 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,580,773 | $1,062,532 | $1,410,806 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,295,456 | $1,195,461 | $1,255,679 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Person: Ms. Shawn Hartle
Phone: 412-261-3062 (or 412-261-7652)
Address: 20 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4802
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES P WHEELER | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA L GRIFFITH | ASST. TREASURER, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MORTON D STANFIELD JR | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BERRY GRANT III | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOSEPH R TOTH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREW HASLEY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| PETER KUBISKA | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| WILLIAM M ELLIOTT JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| REBECCA A YAGO | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DAVID PARADISE | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JAMES HINTON | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DOROTHY CURTIS | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| WILLIAM R CAMP | SECRETARY | — | — |
| THOMAS M DOBROSIELSKI | TREASURER | — | — |
| BRIAN BRUBAKER | ASST. TREASURER | — | — |
| CHRISTINE A SAUNDERS | ASST. SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARIA W AMORUSO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JASON S JONES | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| EMELIA BURKHART | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dollar Bank Foundation has demonstrated active engagement in community support through multiple initiatives:
We're proud to announce that the Dollar Bank Foundation has ...Awarded grants supporting Rachel's Challenge at Plum Borough
Dollar Bank Foundation Supports Rachels Challenge at Plum Borough | DollarDistributed $825,000 to over 60 Pennsylvania organizations through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program
Dollar Bank Awards $825,000 to Over 60 Pennsylvania Organizations ThroughSupported 300+ nonprofit organizations annually through corporate giving efforts
List of corporate grants for nonprofits - FacebookInvested 8,000 volunteer hours in communities since 2020 through employee volunteer programs
Matched over $1 million in employee donations to eligible nonprofits
The foundation continues to expand its impact across its service regions with a focus on organizations addressing community development, education, health services, and arts initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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