Beacon Foundation
Accepts applications
Beacon Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.0 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.0 million | 9 | $52,847 |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 10 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Shapira - Beacon Foundation I Giant Eagle Inc 101 Kappa Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 963-6200 |
| What to submit | Letter of request from exempt organization |
What Beacon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $2.3 million |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1.5 million |
| California | 1 | $345,341 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Charitable | $1.7 million |
| Hillel the Foundation | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Moishe House | Charitable | $345,341 |
| Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Onetable | Charitable | $150,000 |
| T of L Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mosiac United | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Jewish Cemetary Burial Assn | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Charitable | $24,204 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Porter
- William Meehan
- Edward Moravitz
- Norman Weizenbaum
- David Shapira
- Louis Plung
Questions people ask
Does Beacon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Beacon Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Beacon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Porter (Director), William Meehan (Director), Edward Moravitz (Director) and Norman Weizenbaum (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Beacon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.