McElhattan Foundation
Accepts applications
McElhattan Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.7 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$318 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
51% 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 | $6.1 million | 83 | $290 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 105 | $318 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Sweat 5840 Ellsworth Avenue Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 430-0090, stephanie.sweat@mcelhattan.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted via the foundation website: mcelhattan.org |
| Deadlines | See mcelhattan.org for deadlines |
| Restrictions | Non-profits based in the united states may apply. Awards are restricted to ending death on the job, education, end of life planning and care, and economic development in knox and franklin pa. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McElhattan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $6.4 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $122,592 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Safety Council | General support (three year grant) | $1.0 million |
| Carlow University | General support | $438,000 |
| Clarion County Econcomic Development Corporation | General support | $408,000 |
| United Way of Venango County | General support (multi-year grant) | $292,700 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pa | General support (multi-year grant) | $250,000 |
| Allegheny Partners for Out-Of-School Time | General support | $165,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | General support | $160,000 |
| Northwest Commission | General support | $157,300 |
| Grow Pittsburgh | General support | $150,000 |
| Teach Plus | General support | $150,000 |
| Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania | General support | $150,000 |
| Rand Corporation | General support | $150,000 |
| Oil Region Alliance of Business | General support | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium | General support | $125,000 |
| The Passhe Foundation | General support | $115,000 |
| Iup Research Institute | General support | $110,000 |
| Ccac Educational Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Pittburgh School of Nursing | General support | $100,000 |
| Keystone Smiles | General support (multi-year grant) | $100,000 |
| Hosanna House Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship | General support | $100,000 |
| Oil Region Astronomical Society | General support | $95,000 |
| Institute for Healthcare Improvement | General support | $79,392 |
| Franklin Area School District | General support | $75,090 |
| Bible Center Church Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Fame - Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through | General support | $75,000 |
| National Center on Education and the Economy | General support | $75,000 |
| Aryse | General support (multi-year grant) | $66,667 |
| Hope Grows | General support | $65,000 |
| City of Franklin | General support | $63,000 |
| Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh | General support | $62,500 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | General support | $60,000 |
| Venango County Economic Development Authority | General support | $60,000 |
| Latino Community Learning Center | General support (multi-year grant) | $50,000 |
| Gems-Girls Excelling in Math and Science | General support | $50,000 |
| Melting Pot Ministries | General support | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | General support (multi-year grant) | $50,000 |
| Rankin Christian Center | General support | $50,000 |
| The Dragon's Den | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent D McElhattan
- Elaine L Bonoma
- Shirley McElhattan
- Larry S Blair
- Jim Woll
- Erin McElhattan
- Martha McElhattan
- K Joshua McElhattan
- Carole Bailey
Questions people ask
Does McElhattan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See mcelhattan.org for deadlines.
How much does McElhattan Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs McElhattan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent D McElhattan (President & Director), Elaine L Bonoma (Director), Shirley McElhattan (Director) and Larry S Blair (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does McElhattan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.