Fisa Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 250965388 · Private foundation
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Fisa Foundation has awarded $7.5M across 302 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Fisa Foundation funds
Fisa Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania FOR SWPA SAYS NO MORE, A REGIONAL EFFORT TO PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | Pittsburgh, PA | $175K | 2018 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania FOR SWPA SAYS NO MORE, A REGIONAL EFFORT TO PREVENT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | Pittsburgh, PA | $175K | 2019 |
| Disability Lead SUPPORT FOR BUILDING A PIPELINE OF LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE SOUTHWEST PA REGION | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Fisa Foundation
Fisa Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at fisafoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Fisa Foundation
- Does Fisa Foundation accept grant applications?
- Fisa Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Fisa Foundation fund?
- Fisa Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Disability Lead. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Fisa Foundation give in grants?
- Fisa Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.5M over 302 grants.
- Where is Fisa Foundation located?
- Fisa Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 250965388.
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