Funder directory → Pennsylvania → THE BUHL FOUNDATION
Private foundation · PITTSBURGH, PA · EIN 250378910THE BUHL FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$10,000–$100,000
median $25,000
Giving (latest FY)
$4,217,228
83 grants · FY2025
Assets
$107,926,743
gives in PA
Application form & materials: BUHL HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BUHL HAS COMMITTED TO A PLACE-BASED STRATEGY TO INVEST IN THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHSIDE. THIS INITIATIVE, ONE NORTHSIDE, CATALYZES AND SUPPORTS LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE CHANGE WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON RESOURCING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD AND CREATE TANGIBLE CHANGE FROM WITHIN. THE FOUNDATION HAS MOVED TO AN ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION PLATFORM WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE BUHL FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.BUHLFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLYING FOR A GRANT I
Deadlines: ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Restrictions: GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND ARE DEFINED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND WHICH ARE NOT PRIVATE OR OPERATING FOUNDATIONS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. THE FRICK EDUCATIONAL FUND AND MCCREERY FUND GIVING IS LIMITED TO ALLEGHENY, WASHINGTON, GREENE, FAYETTE AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES. GRANTS ARE NOT NORMALLY MADE FOR BUILDING FUNDS, OVERHEAD COSTS, ACCUMULATED DEFICITS, GENERAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS, LOANS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, OTHER FOUNDATIONS, NATIONALLY FUNDED ORGANIZED GROUPS O
Contact: THE BUHL FOUNDATION · 650 SMITHFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222 · 4125662711
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT DESTINY INC · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH | $250,000 |
| RIVERLIFE · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF A FULLY RESTORED ALLEGHENY LANDING PARK ON PITTSBURGH'S NORTH SHORE | $250,000 |
| THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATIONAL 8TH STREET BLOCK PROJECT, ONE OF THREE PLANNED CAPITAL PROJECTS PLANNED TO REV | $250,000 |
| THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL LAST MILE OF THE $265 MILLION PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| A SCHOOLS · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE REIMAGINE PERRY PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL NORTHSIDE SCHOOLS AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "EDUCATION ANCHOR | $175,000 |
| RISING TIDE PARTNERS · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT PROPERTY ACQUISITION THROUGH ONS HOMES LLC AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "PLACE ANCHOR" | $150,000 |
| PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A DESIGN PROCESS FOR A WELLNESS PARK AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND SURROUNDING AMENITIES IN FOWLER PARK | $125,000 |
| URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF NORTHSIDE-BASED SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE NORTHSIDE | $20,000 |
| URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A SUITE OF PROGRAMS WITHIN PERRY HIGH SCHOOL DELIVERED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE NORTHSIDE, A+ SCHO | $60,000 |
| MATCHING GRANTS · PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $51,807 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.