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Mcelhattan Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251756557  ·  Private foundation

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mcelhattan Foundation has awarded $32.9M across 408 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Pittsburgh Promise. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$123.9M
Total assets
408
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Mcelhattan Foundation funds

Mcelhattan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Pittsburgh Promise
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$1.0M2020
National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT)
Itasca, IL$1.0M2023
National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT)
Itasca, IL$1.0M2025
National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT)
Itasca, IL$1.0M2024
United Way of Greater Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT ($500,000), GENERAL SUPPORT (PRIOR YEAR APPROVED GRANT PAID IN CURRENT YEAR $500,000)
Pittsburgh, PA$1.0M2021
National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT)
Itasca, IL$1.0M2021
University of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT ($500,000 FOUR YEAR GRANT, $87,500 TWO YEAR GRANT, GENERAL SUPPORT (PRIOR YEAR APPROVED GRANT PAID IN CURRENT YEAR $184,801)
Pittsburgh, PA$772K2021
National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT
Youngstown, OH$600K2020
The George Washington University
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
Washington, DC$510K2024
The George Washington University
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
Washington, DC$507K2023
United Way of Southwestern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2023
University of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT (FOUR YEAR GRANT)
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2023
The Pittsburgh Promise
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2023
University of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2024
United Way of Southwestern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2024

Mcelhattan Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.7M
2021$6.5M
2023$7.0M
2024$6.1M
2025$7.7M

How to apply for funding from Mcelhattan Foundation

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

“SEE MCELHATTAN.ORG FOR DEADLINES”

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

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Frequently asked questions about Mcelhattan Foundation

Does Mcelhattan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mcelhattan Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mcelhattan Foundation fund?
Mcelhattan Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Pittsburgh Promise, National Safety Council, National Safety Council. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mcelhattan Foundation give in grants?
Mcelhattan Foundation reported $6.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.9M over 408 grants.
Where is Mcelhattan Foundation located?
Mcelhattan Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251756557.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mcelhattan 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 Mcelhattan Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.