Armstrong-McKay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Armstrong-McKay Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,500 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $39,500 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $121,500 | 8 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 7 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Armstrong-McKay 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.
What Armstrong-McKay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $105,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Valley Conservancy | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti Inc | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| United Way of Connecticut | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Fest | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Middle School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Calvary Epsicopal Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Muskoka Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Armstrong
Questions people ask
Does Armstrong-McKay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Armstrong-McKay Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Armstrong-McKay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Armstrong (Trustee).
What does Armstrong-McKay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.