Hawk Ridgeview Foundation
Accepts applications
Hawk Ridgeview Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $685,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,000 | 13 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $685,000 | 13 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 12 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark G Schoeppner PO Box 62010, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 854-5080 |
| What to submit | Requests should be presented in a cover letter which describes the program, its objectives and specifies the amount of funds needed. The letter should convey justification for the request and be signed by a fully authorized official of the organization. In addition, the following information should be provided: determination letter(s) from the internal revenue service most recently filed form 990, with applicable schedules list of officers and directors most recent annual report a written representation that your organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization, or, if it is, that it is a type i, type II, or functionally integrated type III supporting organization (as such terms are defined in the code). [if you are a 509(a)(3) organization, please provide all necessary documentation as detailed in IRS notice 2006-109.] |
| Deadlines | No deadline. |
| Restrictions | Recipients of contributions are expected to provide a written agreement acknowledging that all funds will be expended for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes |
What Hawk Ridgeview Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | General operations | $350,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh | General operations | $150,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | General operations | $150,000 |
| Grant Foundation Inc DBA Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti | General operations | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army of Western Pa | General operations | $150,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | General operations | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Sacred Heart | General operations | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute | General operations | $10,000 |
| Muscarelle Museum of Art | General operations | $10,000 |
| Toms Door | General operations | $10,000 |
| Saint John Vianney Parish | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark G Schoeppner
- Cynthia W Schoeppner
Questions people ask
Does Hawk Ridgeview Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Hawk Ridgeview Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Hawk Ridgeview Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark G Schoeppner (Trustee) and Cynthia W Schoeppner (Trustee).
What does Hawk Ridgeview Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and faith communities.