Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wabtec Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $1,250 · 1 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $250 to $550 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $325, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Knox County, Madison County · plus 250 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $838,974
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $839K | $1,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | $654K | $584 | 6 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Nicole Theophilus · Pittsburgh · (412) 825-1000 · Wabtecfoundation@wabtec.com
- What to send
- The board of directors considers all applications for potential funding. In general, the board considers requests from organizations that meet the requirements found in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. If the requesting entity is a non u.s. Entity, they must meet equivalency determination rules and provide the required documentation regarding how they meet such definition. The applications should include the intended purpose and reasons why the foundation should consider the grant and should clearly state if the requesting organization is tax-exempt. Consideration will be given to those entities which can demonstrate some connection to the employees at wabtec.
- Deadlines
- At least one week prior to foundation board meetings (generally held in feb, may, july, oct and dec)
- Limits
- The foundation does not award grants to individuals for personal needs, religious organizations, organizations that have not been certified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code unless an equivalency determination can be provided, economic development, conferences/seminars/symposiums, or travel.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Rafael SantanaPresident/director
- Nicole B Theophilus ExecutiveVp/chro, (exit 4/24, enter 7/24)
- Albert J NeupaverDirector
- William E KasslingDirector
- Matt Totsch Interim ExecutiveVice president/chro (4/24 - 7/24)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Resource & Rape Assistance Program | Jackson, Madison County | General support | $550 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $400 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc. Dba St Jude Children's | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $250 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General support | $50 |