The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation improves the quality of life in our region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.

health families neighborhood voice

Assets: $1.1B · Annual Giving: $80M+ · Est. 1945

Website (412) 391-5122 info@pghfdn.org

Funding Priorities

Families

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Education Access(K-12 Education)

Neighborhood

Neighborhood Resilience(Neighborhood Beautification)

Money

Workforce DevelopmentCommunity Investment(Asset Building)Economic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Leadership

Jared Cohon

board

Lisa Schroeder

executive

The Journey

28 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore3 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyStrengthening Community Services GrantsThis federal bill would improve a program that gives money to local groups that help families with low incomes. These groups offer things like job training, housing help, and emergency assistance in your community.

PolicyDownpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a federal bill that would help first-time homebuyers — especially those from communities that have faced barriers to homeownership — with money for a down payment so they can buy their first home.

PolicyRetirement Savings for EveryoneThis federal bill creates a retirement savings plan for all workers, even if your job does not offer one. It helps make sure you and your family can save money for when you are older and ready to stop working.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources

Focus Areas

K-12 Education Arts Education Neighborhood Beautification Workforce Development Asset Building Economic Mobility

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