Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Pfau Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $50,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 54 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $50K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Daniel And Susan Pfau Foundation · Cincinnati · (513) 241-2880
- What to send
- Letter of inquiry required - refer to www.gcfdn.org for the on-line form (from the menu tab, select grants, private foundation grants, and then the daniel and susan pfau foundation)
- Deadlines
- Follow instructions above to find submission deadlines
- Limits
- Follow instructions above to find restrictions or limitations
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
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- Pnc Bank N ATrustee
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
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knowville, Knox County | General operating | $50K |