Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh Grants
Private foundation · EIN 25-6055022 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $25.4M
- Grants reported
- 113
- Median grant
- $100K
- Future commitments
- $9.5M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 113 | $25.4M |
Where Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $3.1M |
| ACLU FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $2M |
| REFED INC | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $1.3M |
| UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $1.1M |
| PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $1M |
| SIMMONS UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $1M |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN | FAIRFIELD, CT | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $1M |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $800K |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| WASTE AND RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME | BANBURY OXON | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| SPLASH | SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| TIDES CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK | CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $500K |
| SPOTLIGHT PA | HARRISBURG, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $434K |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $350K |
| LITERACY PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $350K |
| VILLAGEREACH | SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $350K |
| JEWISH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $300K |
| WINCHESTER THURSTON SCHOOL | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $300K |
| AMERICARES | STAMFORD, CT | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $250K |
| AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $250K |
| GLOBAL LINKS | PITTSBURGH, PA | UNRESTRICTED/ GENERAL USE | 2024 | $250K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ANNE MARIE TOCCKET
- Address
- 535 SMITHFIELD STREET SUITE 960 PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222
- Phone
- 4129287701
- INFO@POSNERFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF STATEMENT IN WRITING, DETAILING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE TO BE UTILIZED AND THE ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY THE APPLICANT. APPLICANT'S DETERMINATION LETTER AND FINANCIAL DATA SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE REQUEST.
- Restrictions
- OUR PRIORITY AREAS REFLECT BOTH THE FOUNDATION'S LEGACY OF GIVING AS WELL AS OUR EMERGING INTEREST IN AREAS OF PRESSING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, EDUCATION, JEWISH LIFE AND CIVIL SOCIETY.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.