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The Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251309888  ·  Private foundation

The Grable Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.6M in annual giving against $358.5M in assets. This page documents the 1,318 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Grable Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$358.5M
Total assets
1,318
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Grable Foundation funds

The Grable 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 JusticeDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

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

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT CATALYTIC GRANTMAKING THAT WILL ENABLE SCHOOLS, EARLY LEARNING CENTERS, OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SITES OF LEARNING TO TE
Homestead, PA$4.1M2022
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT CATALYTIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL FOSTER COLLABORATIVE EXPERIMENTATION AND CONNECTION, IN THE FIELDS OF MAKER EDUCATION AND LEARN
Homestead, PA$1.0M2024
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT CATALYTIC GRANTMAKING THAT WILL ENABLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO TEST BOLD, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE IDEAS TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL
Homestead, PA$950K2023
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT GRANTMAKING THAT WILL ENABLE SCHOOLS AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO TEST BOLD IDEAS THAT COULD IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
Pittsburgh, PA$500K2020
The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SCHOOLS, PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS
Pittsburgh, PA$410K2024
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP AMONG KIDSBURGH.ORG, THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, HUNDRED, AND IDEO TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND SHARE PROMISING STRATEGI
Pittsburgh, PA$375K2020
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A LEARNING NETWORK THAT BACKS THOUSANDS OF EDUCATORS AND INNOVATORS TO ADVANCE RELEVANT, ENGAGING, AND EQUITABL
Homestead, PA$350K2024
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF A GLOBAL SHOWCASE OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Pittsburgh, PA$350K2024
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A LEARNING NETWORK THAT BACKS THOUSANDS OF EDUCATORS AND INNOVATORS TO ADVANCE RELEVANT, ENGAGING, AND EQUITABL
Homestead, PA$350K2023
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF REMAKE LEARNING DAYS TO CITIES AND REGIONS NATIONWIDE
Pittsburgh, PA$350K2023
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF REMAKE LEARNING DAYS TO CITIES AND REGIONS NATIONWIDE
Pittsburgh, PA$350K2022
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
TO PROVIDE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO REMAKE LEARNING
Homestead, PA$350K2022
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A NEW EXHIBITION, NATURAL WONDER, FOR EARLY LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2024
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF INTERVENTIONAL RESEARCH TO OPTIMIZE CHILD HEALTH AND THRIVING IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2020
Fred Rogers Productions
TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE FRED ROGERS COMPANY'S LEADERSHIP POSITION IN THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDIA, IN THE MIDST OF MONU
Pittsburgh, PA$300K2020

The Grable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$11.5M
2022$14.7M
2023$12.4M
2024$12.7M

How to apply for funding from The Grable Foundation

The Grable 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 grable.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Grable Foundation

Does The Grable Foundation accept grant applications?
The Grable 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 The Grable Foundation fund?
The Grable Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Grable Foundation give in grants?
The Grable Foundation reported $12.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.3M over 1,318 grants.
Where is The Grable Foundation located?
The Grable Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251309888.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Grable 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 Grable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.