Giant Eagle Foundation
Accepts applications
Giant Eagle Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 149 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants149
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
18% 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 | $3.8 million | 142 | $22.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 149 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Shapira - Giant Eagle Foundat C/O 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 Giant Eagle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 60 | $3.7 million |
| Ohio | 84 | $412,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Charitable | $800,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Charitable | $200,000 |
| The Tree of Life Inc (T of L) | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise | Charitable | $87,000 |
| St Martin de Porres High School | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Common Threads | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Storehouse for Teachers | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Community Day School | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Charitable | $26,004 |
| Beit Issie Shapiro | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery and Burial Association of Greater Pittsburgh | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Riverlife | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Schools | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rodef Shalom Congregation | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Central Catholic High School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Assistance Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kollel Jewish Learning Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Laughlin Children's Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St Judeals | Charitable | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Shapira
- Charles Porter
- William Meehan
- Edward Moravitz
- Louis Plung
- Bill Artman
Questions people ask
Does Giant Eagle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Giant Eagle Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 149 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Giant Eagle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Shapira (Chairman), Charles Porter (Director), William Meehan (Director) and Edward Moravitz (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Giant Eagle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.