Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Accepts applications
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 144 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,010. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,010
- Assets$66.0 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $928,863 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $928,863 | 144 | $61.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 144 | $66.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Mandak Investigations Manage 436 Seventh Avenue Suite 1101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 281-1302 |
| What to submit | A letter providing date, time and place of heroic action, and address of hero and witness. |
| Deadlines | Within two years of the date of the heroic act |
| Restrictions | The commission strives to be fair and consistent in the assessment of each case, judging it on its own merits against certain criteria. The commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, or national origin. There must be conclusive evidence to support the threat to the victim's life, the rescuer's degree of responsibility, and the act's occurrence. The act must be performed in one of the 50 american states, the District of Columbia, or 12 canadian provinces and territories or the waters thereof (12 nautical miles). The act must be brought to the attention of the commission within two years of the date of its occurrence. Members of the military are ineligible. "military" includes coast guard and members of the national guard and reserves who have been activated for training or otherwise, are on annual training or otherwise are in uniform under military control. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carnegie Hero Fund Commission funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $82,047 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $107,449 |
| California | 12 | $92,345 |
| Ohio | 10 | $84,960 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $69,217 |
| Washington | 8 | $62,250 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $50,100 |
| New York | 7 | $37,630 |
| Texas | 5 | $31,450 |
| Maryland | 2 | $26,850 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $25,725 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational benefits | $30,010 |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $30,000 |
| Individual | $21,883 | |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $15,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $15,000 |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $13,805 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $11,850 |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $11,800 |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $11,733 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $10,500 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $9,750 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $9,750 |
| Individual | Educational benefits | $9,612 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $8,450 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $8,125 |
| Individual | Grants to indigent families/disabled rescuers | $7,650 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
| Individual | Heroic recognition awards | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark J Laskow
- Priscilla J McCrady
- Thomas L Wentling Jr
- Arthur M Scully III
- Albert H Burchfield III
- Nancy L Rackoff
- Ann M McGuinn
- Frank Brooks Robinson
- David MCL Hillman
- Sybil P Veeder PHD
- Linda T Hills
- Eric P Zahren
- Christopher McCrady
- Peter J Lambrou MD
- Susanne C Wean
Questions people ask
Does Carnegie Hero Fund Commission accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Within two years of the date of the heroic act.
How much does Carnegie Hero Fund Commission give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Carnegie Hero Fund Commission?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark J Laskow (Chair Emeritus), Priscilla J McCrady (Trustee Emeritus), Thomas L Wentling Jr (TRUSTEE/1ST Vice Chair) and Arthur M Scully III (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Carnegie Hero Fund Commission fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, human services and education.