Arconic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arconic Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 147 grants; the typical grant was $29,966 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.2 million
- Number of grants147
- Typical grant$29,966
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$181 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.0 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.0 million | 151 | $170 million |
| 2024 | $7.2 million | 147 | $181 million |
How to apply
Arconic Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arconic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $720,537 in 24 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $1.4 million |
| Tennessee | 17 | $587,606 |
| Indiana | 11 | $520,000 |
| Iowa | 8 | $370,000 |
| New York | 6 | $325,000 |
| California | 3 | $325,000 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $200,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Manufacturing Institute | Mi fame and student engagement project | $300,000 |
| Project Lead the Way Inc | Pltw student and teacher support | $250,000 |
| Society for Science | 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 advocate program | $250,000 |
| The Recycling Partnership | General membership and the aluminum recycling initiative | $250,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | The fusion program | $200,000 |
| School District of Lancaster | Genius hour | $175,000 |
| First (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) | Programming in arconic priority regions | $150,000 |
| National Center for Civic Innovation | Openscied programs in pennsylvania and tennessee | $150,000 |
| North Scott Community School District | Future, ready, machining in iowa | $150,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Europe 2024/2025 - reforesting landscapes in hungary, france, and england | $150,000 |
| Wested | Science materials selection and implementation in tennessee arconic communities | $150,000 |
| Bloomsburg Area School District | Technology education and innovation space | $125,000 |
| Makerusa Inc | Strengthening STEM pathways through maker education across the knoxville region | $125,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Advancing resilience & sustainability in national parks | $125,000 |
| STEM Next Opportunity Fund | Stem career pipeline capacity building: pennsylvania, tennessee and iowa | $125,000 |
| The National Environmental Education and Training Foundation | Greening STEM projects | $125,000 |
| American Forests | Tennessee seed corp program | $100,000 |
| National 4-H Council | Stem programming | $100,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville | Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing blount county | $100,000 |
| Youthbuild USA (Youth Build) | Strengthening pathways to manufacturing & logistics careers for opportunity youth | $100,000 |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation | 2024 sons & daughters scholarship awards for 19 recipients | $92,606 |
| National Forest Foundation | 2025-26 environmental projects | $85,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County | Advancing environmental literacy -conservation diamond jubilee | $78,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA | Engineering for global development outreach program | $75,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the USA | Stem national program portfolio refresh | $75,000 |
| American Association of People With Disabilities (Aapd) | Internship programs | $60,000 |
| Dodge County Board of Education | Dchs emergency training center | $60,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | Our destiny in space exhibition at carnegie science center | $55,000 |
| United Way of the Quad Cities Area | United for schools program | $55,000 |
| Boys Club & Girls Club of Lancaster Inc | Clubhouse champions league | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | 2024-25 programs | $50,000 |
| Lafayette School Corporation | Evolution towards employability | $50,000 |
| Lightstreet Community Fire Company | Long-term sustainability and safety efforts | $50,000 |
| North Museum of Nature and Science | Science & engineering fair | $50,000 |
| Pflag Inc | Support for rural lgbtq+ chapters and communities | $50,000 |
| Society for Science | Science news learning in arconic communities | $50,000 |
| Bloodhound Education LTD | Engineering sustainable futures | $49,746 |
| Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust | Preserving and sharing nature's capital | $49,746 |
| Epic (The Martin James Foundation) | Young entrepreneur start-up program | $49,746 |
| Young Enterprise | Inspiring futures in STEM | $49,746 |
Officers and trustees
- Ryan Kish
- Samantha Caruthers
- Melissa Miller
- Diana Perreiah
- Lauren Wilk
Questions people ask
Does Arconic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arconic Foundation give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 147 grants, with a typical grant of $29,966.
Who runs Arconic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ryan Kish (President/Treasurer/Secretary), Samantha Caruthers (Secretary (Exit 3/24)), Melissa Miller (Chairperson) and Diana Perreiah (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Arconic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.