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Allegheny Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 256012303  ·  Private foundation

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Allegheny Foundation has awarded $94.3M across 381 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Carnegie Mellon University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$22.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$362.8M
Assets (FY2020)
381
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Allegheny Foundation funds

Allegheny Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carnegie Mellon University
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2020
Carnegie Mellon University
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2022
Carnegie Mellon University
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$4.2M2023

How to apply for funding from Allegheny Foundation

From Allegheny Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENT”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at scaife.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Allegheny Foundation

Does Allegheny Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Allegheny Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Allegheny Foundation fund?
Allegheny Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Carnegie Mellon University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Allegheny Foundation give in grants?
Allegheny Foundation reported $22.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $94.3M over 381 grants.
Where is Allegheny Foundation located?
Allegheny Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 256012303.
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About this profile. This page is built from Allegheny Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Allegheny Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.