The Pittsburgh Foundation

Students and families, we may have funding for you.
Our scholarship application period is open for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is February 17 - that's less than 2 weeks!

Visit our scholarships page to learn more and start your search: pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarships

Meeting the Moment - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

United Way of Southwestern PA's new Meeting the Moment fund was created for urgent nonprofit challenges like federal funding cuts.

We're proud to join @theheinzendowments.bsky.social, McAuley Ministries & Opportunity Fund in supporting this vital effort.

unitedwayswpa.org/grant-opport...

A Legacy of Faith, Service: The Alice McCaffrey Scholarship Fund | The Pittsburgh Foundation In 2013, the parishioners of Saints John and Paul Catholic Parish wanted to honor their pastor, Father Joseph McCaffrey, on his 25th anniversary as a priest. The parishioners’ gift was not for him, bu...

“You don’t have to be the owner of a football team or some big CEO to offer something back...”

Foundation donor Father Mac explains why it’s important to him to serve the Pittsburgh community through philanthropy: pittsburghfoundation.org/stories/fath...

Bill Strickland - visionary artist, educator, civil rights leader and Pittsburgh hero - is the subject of a new documentary that showcases how he reshaped education, workforce development and poverty alleviation around the world.

The film airs on WQED throughout Feb. www.wqed.org/pursuing-lig...

The Pittsburgh Foundation's new space is designed to bring community together. Take a quick virtual tour to see the modern event and meeting areas, including the rooftop deck with breathtaking views of Pittsburgh.

Contact us at event@pghfdn.org for more information.

YouTube video by The Pittsburgh Foundation and CFWC Why We Give

“In my life, I’m happy. And I’m happy because I’m giving.”

People who give back make a difference in our community. Thousands of Pittsburghers are committed to creating a more vibrant region through their #philanthropy. (Photo/video production by Joshua Franzos and Tim Murray of Treehouse Media.)

Attention students and families: we may have funding for your education journey!

Our scholarship application period is open for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is February 17. Visit our scholarships page to learn more and begin your search: pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarships

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions for 2026?

If one of your goals this year is to spend more time giving back to the community, Pittsburgh Magazine has a great directory of volunteer opportunities in the Pittsburgh area.

Explore the list here: www.pittsburghmagazine.com/volunteer-op...

Help during SNAP Benefits Crisis: Resources and Links | The Pittsburgh Foundation The loss of SNAP benefits places undue pressure on families to afford groceries and on food banks and charities to find help to continue their support our neighbors. Learn about available resources to...

SNAP assists more than 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

Here is a list of helpful resources for anyone looking to donate or find food assistance: pittsburghfoundation.org/snap2025

Charitable Giving Under the One Big Beautiful Bill The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a game-changing shift in how charitable contributions are treated for both itemizers and non-itemizers. For the first time in years, non-itemizers can claim a c...

Key changes are coming to federal tax law in 2026, which could affect how you or your clients approach charitable giving this holiday season.

This short article from The National Law Review explains what's changing to help you plan the right giving strategy: natlawreview.com/article/2025...

SNAP benefits will not be provided to families in Pennsylvania in November, affecting over 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

@pghcitypaper.com put together a helpful list of organizations providing food assistance around Pittsburgh: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Foundation partnered with CCS Fundraising to host the 2025 Pittsburgh Philanthropy Forum, where nonprofit leaders from across our area could come together, share tips and talk about new changes and trends in fundraising this year.

Five Ways to Adapt Your Charitable Giving Strategy in a Changing World: An Expert Guide Economic uncertainty, global events and increasing wealth are shaping the charitable landscape this year. Here are the philanthropic trends and some tips that could help affluent donors optimize their...

As we enter giving season, economic uncertainty and evolving philanthropic trends could impact the decisions that you or your clients make for 2025.

This guide has tips to adapt your strategy for a changing world: www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...

After six years of dedicated and visionary leadership, Lisa Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has announced her plans to retire by March 2026. During her… ... After six years of dedicated and visionary leadership, Lisa Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has announced her plans to retire by March 2026. During her t...

After 6 years of dedicated leadership, Foundation President and CEO Lisa Schroeder, will retire in March 2026.

The Foundation's Board of Directors will hold a national search for our next leader to uphold our commitment to our community, mission and values.

pittsburghfoundation.org/schroeder-re...

It's #BacktoSchool season and we would like to thank our generous donors who awarded $4.5 million in scholarship grants to over 600 students this year. It's also the fourth year of our partnership with Scholarship America, who helped these students find an extra 528 scholarships worth $2.9 million.

Tech School in Pittsburgh | No-Cost IT Courses by Per Scholas Join Per Scholas, a leading tech school in Pittsburgh, for no-cost IT courses and training. Elevate your tech career with our comprehensive programs.

Per Scholas Pittsburgh offers free tech training programs to gain technical skills, career mentorship and industry-recognized certifications.

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and jump into a rapidly growing industry: perscholas.org/locations/pi...

Do you know the rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution? Join us on August 28 for a Know Your Rights webinar:
✅ Your constitutional rights
✅ Proactive steps to ensure your and your family’s safety
✅ Tips for creating a family safety plan

Register here: pghfdn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thank you for your incredible generosity! Your 5,800 donations during our #ONEDAY giving event added up to $1.86 million total for 182 nonprofits helping our most vulnerable neighbors in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties!

Read more on our website: pittsburghfoundation.org/cna2025results

#ONEDAY is here! Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to make a gift to any of the 200+ nonprofits in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties that serve our most vulnerable neighbors.

Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your dollars can have even more impact.

Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to schedule a gift for our annual #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert fundraiser for organizations that help our most vulnerable Pittsburgh neighbors.

Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your donation can do even more to help people thrive.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is rallying the community for a 24-hour giving event The Pittsburgh Foundation is rallying the community for a 24-hour giving event.

The Brashear Association has been serving Pittsburgh for over 100 years, offering youth programs, employment services and food pantry assistance. You can support them in our #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert drive on August 5. Watch this video from KTKA-TV to learn more: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...

Pittsburgh Foundation to support North Side Christian Health Center through #OneDay fundraiser For more than 10 years, the Pittsburgh Foundation has been raising money to support nonprofits that provide essential human services to people in our area. Daisy Jade highlights one of those organizat...

North Side Christian Health Center provides care to hundreds of uninsured patients regardless of their ability to pay. They're one of the many organizations in our #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online fundraising event on August 5 who could use your support.

www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...

The Eben Demarest Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation is now accepting nominations to support the creation of new work by an artist or archeologist who has produced significant work in their field.

Learn more about the nomination and application process: pittsburghfoundation.org/demarest

A new clinical study led by Allegheny Health Network researchers has revealed that intense, progressive resistance training may reduce or prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients. We are proud to support research that improves health outcomes in Pittsburgh and beyond. www.ahn.org/newsroom/pre...

FREE Household Chemical Waste Events for Monongahela Valley Residents - PRC

This week, Foundation grantee Pennsylvania Resources Council is offering Mon Valley residents two free special events to get rid of their household chemicals safely.

Learn more and sign up here: prc.org/free-househo...

2020 Eben Demarest Award winner Daniela Kovacic.

(Photos: Gavin Benjamin, a 2020 Demarest Award winner, announced in Aug. 2021. Image by Benjamin Brady.; Ayana Ross, 2024 winner; Aldwyth, 2018; Daniela Kovacic, 2020.)

Learn more pittsburghfoundation.org/demarest

2019 Eben Demarest Award winner Aldwyth.

Awardees must have produced significant work in their fields and demonstrate special promise for future achievement. From 1923-2009, the awards were overseen by a committee at a private foundation. In 2010, the fund came to our Foundation. Awardees are now selected by a Pittsburgh-based committee.

2024 Eben Demarest Award winner Ayana Ross.

Important info: Demarest Fund nominees MUST be nominated from by a nominator or an institution before applying. Applications without an accompanying nomination will not be accepted.

2020 Eben Demarest Award winner Gavin Benjamin, photo by Benjamin Brady.

More than 50 individuals have received the award, including artistic luminaries like painter Jackson Pollock (1948), poet Robert Duncan (1975), sculptor Carol Rubenstein (1979), painter Brendan O’Connell (2003), singer/poet Latasha Nevada Diggs (2008), and dancer/choreographer Kyle Abraham (2012).

The application period for this year's Eben Demarest Awards is now open.

Since its establishment 1939, the Eben Demarest Award has supported creative, independent artists and archeologists through grants to continue their outstanding work.

Learn more: pittsburghfoundation.org/demarest