Irene C Shea Foundation
Accepts applications
Irene C Shea Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $159,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$159,000
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
19% 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 | $1.2 million | 30 | $28.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 32 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Charitable Trust Grant Committe Tower at PNC Plaza 300 5th Ave MS, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 603-7006 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnote |
What Irene C Shea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlow University | General support | $159,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | General support | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania Organization for Wo | General support | $75,000 |
| East Liberty Family Health Care | General support | $75,000 |
| Coalition for Christian Outreach | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Angel's Place | General support | $60,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | General support | $50,000 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | General support | $50,000 |
| Kidsvoice | General support | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of PGH f/b/o St Joesph's House | General support | $50,000 |
| Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| The Blessing Board | General support | $25,000 |
| City of Asylum | General support | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | General support | $25,000 |
| City Theatre Company Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Miracle League of the South Hills Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer | General support | $25,000 |
| The Center for Theater Arts | General support | $24,000 |
| Family Guidance Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Greater Valley Community Services Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Tiger Pause Youth Ministry | General support | $15,000 |
| Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods-Housing Incorporated | General support | $10,000 |
| St Anthony School Programs | General support | $10,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Field | General support | $10,000 |
| Destiny of Faith Church | General support | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank NA
- Elizabeth J Beck
- Susan Hickey
Questions people ask
Does Irene C Shea Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnote.
How much does Irene C Shea Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Irene C Shea Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists PNC Bank NA (Co-Trustee), Elizabeth J Beck (Co-Trustee) and Susan Hickey (Co-Trustee).
What does Irene C Shea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.