McSwigan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McSwigan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $368,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,118 and the largest $125,006. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$368,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,118
- Largest grant$125,006
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $251,034 the year before.
0% 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 | $250,002 | 2 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $251,034 | 5 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $368,000 | 5 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
McSwigan Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What McSwigan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $368,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Art programs for children and youth | $125,006 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Art programs for children and youth | $124,888 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Art programs for children and youth | $50,118 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Art programs for children and youth | $50,011 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Art programs for children and youth | $17,977 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen R Kossuth
- Marjorie J Friday
- Mary A McDonough
- Denise Q Kossuth
- Melissa McSwigan
- Lori L Quinn
Questions people ask
Does McSwigan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McSwigan Family Foundation give?
$368,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,118.
Who runs McSwigan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen R Kossuth (Chairman), Marjorie J Friday (Vice Chairman), Mary A McDonough (Treasurer) and Denise Q Kossuth (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does McSwigan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.