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Highmark Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251876666  ·  Private foundation

Highmark Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.2M in annual giving against $126.2M in assets. This page documents the 712 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Highmark Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$126.2M
Total assets
712
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Highmark Foundation funds

Highmark Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Highmark Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Allegheny Health Network
To support Medicaid-Applying Patient Support
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2022
Allegheny Health Network
TO SUPPORT CHARITY CARE
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2024
Ahn Uncompensated Care Program
To fund 2023 Medicaid-Applying Patient Support.
Pittsburgh, PA$5.0M2023
Project Destiny Inc
To support Project destiny's Thrive18 SDOH community initiative.
Pittsburgh, PA$885K2022
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
to support the mission of United Way of Southern West Virginia.
Pittsburgh, PA$700K2022
Project Destiny Inc
To support Project Destiny's Thrive 18 SDOH community initiative.
Pittsburgh, PA$700K2023
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL NEEDS OF UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh, PA$700K2024
Project Destiny Inc
TO SUPPORT THRIVE18 2.0 SDOH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Pittsburgh, PA$650K2024
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL NEEDS OF UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh, PA$650K2024
Allegheny Health Network
TO SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARS PILOT
Pittsburgh, PA$600K2024
Camc Health Education and Research Inc
To support West Virginia Food Insecurity Program ($500k) and Addiction Recovery and Infectious Disease program ($100k)
Charleston, WV$600K2022
Allegheny Health Network
To support AHN's nursing scholars pilot program, an effort to address the critical shortage of nurses AND 95K GRANT FOR 2022 Talent Attracti
Pittsburgh, PA$595K2022
School Grants - Western & Central Pa & Wv
To improve physical activity and nutrition in school children.
Harrisburg, PA$500K2023
West Virginia United Health System
To fund food for Moutaineers program.
Bridgeport, WV$500K2023
Project Destiny Inc
TO SUPPORT THRIVE18 2.0 SDOH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2024

Highmark Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.2M
2022$14.6M
2023$13.8M
2024$18.1M

How to apply for funding from Highmark Foundation

Highmark Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at highmarkfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Highmark Foundation

Does Highmark Foundation accept grant applications?
Highmark Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Highmark Foundation fund?
Highmark Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Allegheny Health Network, Allegheny Health Network, Ahn Uncompensated Care Program. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Highmark Foundation give in grants?
Highmark Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.7M over 712 grants.
Where is Highmark Foundation located?
Highmark Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251876666.
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About this profile. This page is built from Highmark Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Highmark Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.