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Pfau Charitable Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 311411794  ·  Private foundation

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pfau Charitable Foundation has awarded $8.4M across 330 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Young Men's Christian Association. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$23.1M
Assets (FY2025)
330
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Pfau Charitable Foundation funds

Pfau Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, mental health.

EducationHigher EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

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
Young Men's Christian Association
CENTRAL PKWY YMCA INDOOR
Cincinnati, OH$100K2017
Covid-19 Regional
GENERAL SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$75K2020
Ladd
GENERAL
Cincinnati, OH$75K2018

How to apply for funding from Pfau Charitable Foundation

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

“FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE TO FIND SUBMISSION DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Pfau Charitable Foundation

Does Pfau Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Pfau Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Pfau Charitable Foundation fund?
Pfau Charitable Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Young Men's Christian Association, Covid-19 Regional, Ladd. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Pfau Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Pfau Charitable Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 330 grants.
Where is Pfau Charitable Foundation located?
Pfau Charitable Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311411794.
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About this profile. This page is built from Pfau Charitable 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 Pfau Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.