Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa
Accepts applications
Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
53% 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 | $4.8 million | 15 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 19 | $107 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kendra Wotkyns Bny Mellon Center 1 Boston Place, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 722-7377 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Provided upon initial contact |
What Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $4.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $139,464 |
| California | 1 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Conference on Community Dev | Pc | $1.5 million |
| Matching Grants for Employee Donations | Pc | $579,258 |
| Advanced Leadership Institute | General operating | $500,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | General operating | $333,333 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc | Pc | $300,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pc | $250,000 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | General operating | $200,000 |
| Neighborhood Allies | General operating | $200,000 |
| Neighborworks | General operating | $200,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise | Pc | $200,000 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership | General operating | $175,000 |
| The Bank of New York Mellon | General operating | $150,000 |
| Community Partnership | General operating | $139,464 |
| Kiva | General operating | $125,000 |
| Reduilding Together | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Hispanic Devlopment | General operating | $85,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Pc | $50,000 |
| Vibrant Pittsburgh | General operating | $35,000 |
| Rock the Street Wall Street | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Boughner
- Cynthia Danes
- Andrea Stanford
- Brandon Dudt-Mulzet
- Kendra Wotkyns
- Shannon Hobbs
Questions people ask
Does Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.
How much does Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Boughner (Chairman), Cynthia Danes (President), Andrea Stanford (Director) and Brandon Dudt-Mulzet (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pa fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.