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The Buhl Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 250378910  ·  Private foundation

The Buhl Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $85.1M in assets. This page documents the 626 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Buhl Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$85.1M
Total assets
626
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyoung adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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$600K2018
Carnegie Institute
FOR TWO-YEAR SUPPORT FOR IMPORTANT UPGRADES TO THE HISTORIC BUHL PLANETARIUM, ENSURING ADVENTUROUS AND EXCITING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PLANETAR
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2020
The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2023
The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2022
Pittsburgh Promise Foundation
TO SUPPORT OF THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2024
Project Destiny Inc
TO SUPPORT THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2024
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM LAB CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EXPANDING THE CULTURAL CAMPUS BY CREATING A NATIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE AND DESIGN.
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2018
Riverlife
TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF A FULLY RESTORED ALLEGHENY LANDING PARK ON PITTSBURGH'S NORTH SHORE
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2025
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL 8TH STREET BLOCK PROJECT, ONE OF THREE PLANNED CAPITAL PROJECTS PLANNED TO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2025
The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL LAST MILE OF THE $265 MILLION PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2025
Project Destiny Inc
TO SUPPORT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2025
Project Destiny
TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUING EXPANSION AND SUCCESS OF THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE 18 PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2022
Project Destiny
TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUING EXPANSION AND SUCCESS OF THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE 18 PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2023
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF 412 EAST COMMONS WAY TO CREATE THE MUSEUM ANNEX DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND STUDI
Pittsburgh, PA$200K2024
A Schools
TO SUPPORT THE REIMAGINE PERRY PROCESS AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "EDUCATION ANCHOR"
Pittsburgh, PA$200K2024

The Buhl Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.7M
2020$4.2M
2022$3.3M
2023$3.2M
2024$3.6M
2025$4.1M

How to apply for funding from The Buhl Foundation

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

“ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.”

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. Recent recipients include The Pittsburgh Promise, Carnegie Institute, The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Buhl Foundation give in grants?
The Buhl Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from The Buhl 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 The Buhl Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.