The Buhl Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 250378910 · Private foundation
The Buhl Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.2M in annual giving against $85.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 626 grants for The Buhl Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Buhl Foundation funds
The Buhl Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Promise FIVE-YEAR SUPPORT OF A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM LIVES, ENERGIZE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FUEL EDUCATIONAL REFORM E | Pittsburgh, PA | $600K | 2018 |
| Carnegie Institute FOR TWO-YEAR SUPPORT FOR IMPORTANT UPGRADES TO THE HISTORIC BUHL PLANETARIUM, ENSURING ADVENTUROUS AND EXCITING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PLANETAR | Pittsburgh, PA | $500K | 2020 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation TO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028 | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Buhl Foundation
From The Buhl Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at buhlfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Buhl Foundation
- Does The Buhl Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Buhl Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Buhl Foundation fund?
- The Buhl Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Pittsburgh Promise, Carnegie Institute, The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Buhl Foundation give in grants?
- The Buhl Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.0M over 626 grants.
- Where is The Buhl Foundation located?
- The Buhl Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 250378910.
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