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The Buhl Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 25-0378910 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $7.8M
- Grants reported
- 173
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- $2.6M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | $4.2M |
| 2023 | 90 | $3.6M |
Where The Buhl Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Pennsylvania$7.8MVirginia$25K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT OF THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028 | 2023 | $300K |
| PROJECT DESTINY INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH | 2023 | $250K |
| THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL 8TH STREET BLOCK PROJECT, ONE OF THREE PLANNED CAPITAL PROJECTS PLANNED TO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | 2024 | $250K |
| THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL LAST MILE OF THE $265 MILLION PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $250K |
| PROJECT DESTINY INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH | 2024 | $250K |
| RIVERLIFE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF A FULLY RESTORED ALLEGHENY LANDING PARK ON PITTSBURGH'S NORTH SHORE | 2024 | $250K |
| A SCHOOLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE REIMAGINE PERRY PROCESS AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "EDUCATION ANCHOR" | 2023 | $200K |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF 412 EAST COMMONS WAY TO CREATE THE MUSEUM ANNEX DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND STUDIO SPACE FOR ARTISTS | 2023 | $200K |
| A SCHOOLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE REIMAGINE PERRY PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL NORTHSIDE SCHOOLS AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "EDUCATION ANCHOR" | 2024 | $175K |
| CARNEGIE INSTITUTE (CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER) | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CAPACITY TO DEVELOP THE REMAINING 8-ACRE SITE OF THE CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS | 2023 | $150K |
| RISING TIDE PARTNERS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT PROPERTY ACQUISITION THROUGH ONS HOMES LLC AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "PLACE ANCHOR" | 2023 | $150K |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR COMPASSION CORNER, A NEW 44,500 SQ. FT REGIONAL HUB IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | 2023 | $150K |
| NATIONAL AVIARY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR NEW VETERINARY CARE AND ADVANCEMENT CENTER | 2023 | $150K |
| MANCHESTER CITIZENS CORPORATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT COSTS TO PILOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PITTSBURGH SCHOLAR HOUSE FAMILIES | 2023 | $150K |
| RISING TIDE PARTNERS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT PROPERTY ACQUISITION THROUGH ONS HOMES LLC AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "PLACE ANCHOR" | 2024 | $150K |
| PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A DESIGN PROCESS FOR A WELLNESS PARK AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND SURROUNDING AMENITIES IN FOWLER PARK | 2024 | $125K |
| PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A DESIGN PROCESS FOR A WELLNESS PARK AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND SURROUNDING AMENITIES IN FOWLER PARK | 2024 | $125K |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A SUBSTANTIAL RE-EVALUATION OF THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, TO INCREASE BOTH IMPACT AND REVENUE IN 2025 | 2024 | $100K |
| THE HEAR FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT CONTINUED ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION, AS WELL AS THE NEW PITTSBURGH POLICE CARE INITIATIVE BASED ON ONE NORTHSIDE'S ZONE 1 CARES | 2023 | $100K |
| PITTSBURGH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE FULL REDEVELOPMENT OF FOUR AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON WOODLAND AVENUE IN MARSHALL-SHADELAND | 2024 | $100K |
| THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A $5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PROJECT DREAM, A NEW STEM PROGRAMMING SITE IN THE HILL DISTRICT | 2023 | $100K |
| NORTH SIDE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE MALL'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MATCHING SUPPORT FOR A $500,000 PA REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL PROGRAM (RACP) GRANTS | 2023 | $100K |
| ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE 500 UNITS IN 500 DAYS CAMPAIGN, A $6.5 MILLION STRATEGY TO MOVE 500 PEOPLE FROM SHELTER TO PERMANENT HOUSING IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS - | 2024 | $100K |
| THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE PHASE 2 ALLEGHENY COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRANSITION EFFORT TO RETAIN NATIONAL TALENT AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND REGIONAL LEADERS | 2023 | $100K |
| MATCHING GRANTS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS | 2023 | $90.6K |
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
- THE BUHL FOUNDATION
- Address
- 650 SMITHFIELD STREET PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222
- Phone
- 4125662711
- Deadlines
- ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- Application materials
- BUHL HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BUHL HAS COMMITTED TO A PLACE-BASED STRATEGY TO INVEST IN THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHSIDE. THIS INITIATIVE, ONE NORTHSIDE, CATALYZES AND SUPPORTS LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON RESOURCING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD AND CREATE TANGIBLE CHANGE FROM WITHIN. THE FOUNDATION HAS MOVED TO AN ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION PLATFORM WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE BUHL FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.BUHLFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLYING FOR A GRANT IS A THREE-STEP PROCESS. 1. REVIEW GRANT LIMITATIONS 2. LETTER OF INQUIRY - SET UP AN ACCOUNT TO BEGIN THIS PROCESS 3. APPLICATION - IF INVITED, A LINK TO THE GRANT APPLICATION IS PROVIDED
- Restrictions
- GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND ARE DEFINED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND WHICH ARE NOT PRIVATE OR OPERATING FOUNDATIONS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE FRICK EDUCATIONAL FUND AND MCCREERY FUND GIVING IS LIMITED TO ALLEGHENY, WASHINGTON, GREENE, FAYETTE AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES. GRANTS ARE NOT NORMALLY MADE FOR BUILDING FUNDS, OVERHEAD COSTS, ACCUMULATED DEFICITS, GENERAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, OTHER FOUNDATIONS, NATIONALLY FUNDED ORGANIZED GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE FOR SUPPORT OF PROPAGANDA, SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, OR EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICAL EVENTS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Buhl Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings 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.