The Pittsburgh Foundation

Foundation-Directed Grants

Use the drop-down boxes below to search the listing of discretionary grants awarded through our application process. The Foundation awards grants in these strategic focus areas: Self-Sufficient Individuals and Families, Healthy Communities, Vibrant Democracy and Community Projects.

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Grantee Purpose Year Amount Sort descending
Crossing Limits, Inc. to support the development of “Hello Neighbor,” a civic engagement initiative. 2018 $2,000
Friends to Friends, Inc. for operating support. 2013 $3,000
South Park Theatre to support the production of the play “Murderers,” on the outdoor stage. 2020 $3,000
Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas Inc. to support grieving parents and their immediate families through infant and pregnancy loss. 2021 $3,389
Pittsburgh Filmmakers to support completion of a documentary on The Lovelace Puppet Theater. 2013 $3,500
New Leaders Council to recruit, train and promote young progressive leaders to become civic leaders in Pittsburgh. 2018 $3,700
A Mindful Moment To support wellness and emotional balance of students in Allegheny County schools. 2022 $4,200
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus for FY 2016 operating support. 2016 $4,500
RealTime Interventions to support Khūrākī, an original theatrical/culinary performance work created in collaboration with a group of Pittsburgh’s Afghan female refugees. 2020 $4,500
Greater Valley Community Services Inc. To support the Golden Living senior program. 2021 $4,500
Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $4,750
Bloomfield Development Corp. for transitional operating funding to stabilize and enhance the community development corporation responsible for the Bloomfield business and residential community. 2013 $5,000
University of Pittsburgh to support the Social Equity Leadership Conference. 2014 $5,000
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for FY 2014 and FY 2015 operating support. 2014 $5,000
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Inc. to support a production by the Neighborhood Opera Company. 2014 $5,000
Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society, Inc. to support the 2014 ReelQ Film Festival and related programming. 2014 $5,000
Community Empowerment Association, Inc. to support four family events in 2015. 2015 $5,000
New Sun Rising for general operating support for f295. 2015 $5,000
Radiant Hall Studios for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts for general operating support for Barebones Productions. 2015 $5,000
Community Theater Project Corporation for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Alia Musica Pittsburgh for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Alumni Theater Company for The Bill Nunn Theater Outreach Project. 2015 $5,000
Community Theater Project Corporation for the Afronaut(a) Film Salon. 2015 $5,000
Braddock Redux for general operating support for The Free Store 15104. 2015 $5,000
Heritage Community Initiatives for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Braddock Redux for youth programming and job training through the Braddock Youth Project. 2015 $5,000
Braddock Carnegie Library Association for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Calliope House, Inc. for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,000
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,000
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,000
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Association for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,000
Chatham University for general operating support for the Falk School of Sustainability at the Eden Hall Campus. 2015 $5,000
Grow Pittsburgh for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Allegheny Land Trust for general operating support 2015 $5,000
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association for general operating support. 2015 $5,000
Silver Eye Center for Photography for FY 2016 operating support. 2016 $5,000
Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation to support Café Con Leche's presentation of the play, “Jose Can Speak.” 2016 $5,000
Carnegie Mellon University to support outreach for its 2017/2018 theme: Inequality and the Economy as Karl Marx turns 200. 2017 $5,000
New Sun Rising to support the production of “Welcome to Moonside.” 2019 $5,000
The Pennsylvania Youth Congress Foundation to empower strong Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) youth advocacy in Allegheny County. 2019 $5,000
Incidental Chamber Players to support two concerts of the 2020 season, titled “Elements.” 2020 $5,000
The New Renaissance Theatre Company to support the 2020 Unrehearsed Shakespeare Project. 2020 $5,000
Addiction Recovery Ministry To assist those suffering from substance use disorders and the people who love them. 2022 $5,000
Animal Advocates Incorporated To increase dog adoption rates for animals who may otherwise be unserved or overlooked due to behavioral challenges. 2022 $5,000
Going Home Greyhounds, Inc. To defray costs of spays/neuters and other medical expenses to place retired racing greyhounds in a forever home. 2022 $5,000
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Inc. for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,250
Renaissance and Baroque Society of Pittsburgh for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,250
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras for FY 2016 operating support. 2015 $5,500