Public charity · Pittsburgh, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $186K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $32K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Washington County, Carter County · plus 1127 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $66.8M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.8M | $186K | 5 |
| 2023 | $58M | $171K | 6 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Will AllenDirector
- Marc ChernaDirector
- Deborah DemchakDirector
- Laura EllsworthDirector
- William Generett JrDirector
- Rev Glenn GraysonDirector
- Richard LerachDirector
- David LewisDirector
- Amy K MarshDirector
- Terry MillerDirector
- Toni MurphyDirector (exit 4/24)
- Jordan PallittoDirector
- Dr Walter SmithDirector
- Richard TaylorDirector
- John R Mcginley JrChair
- Kamal NigamSecretary
- Laura KaretTreasurer
- Elisabeth SchroederPresident/ceo
- Jonathan BrelsfordCio & svp operations
- Bryan Tait Asst TreasurerChief financial & operations officer
- Michelle Mcmurray VpProgram & community engagement
- Lindsay AroestyVp development & donor svc
- Doug RootVp communications
- Jennie ZioncheckChief of staff/strat imple
- Phil KochVp policy/comm impact
- Charmelle JacksonChief hr & culture officer
- Michael YonasVp pub health research/learning
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children and youth healthcare
- Primary and elementary schools
- Professional societies and associations
- Religious education
- Higher education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Children and youth healthcare | $93K |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Primary and elementary schools | $32K |
| The Relevate Group | Franklin, Williamson County | Professional societies and associations | $25K |
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary | Johnson City, Washington County | Religious education | $25K |
| Milligan University | Milligan, Carter County | Higher education | $11K |
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