The Grable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Grable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.4 million in 361 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.4 million
- Number of grants361
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$350 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.1 million the year before.
32% 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 | $11.1 million | 365 | $326 million |
| 2024 | $13.4 million | 361 | $350 million |
How to apply
The Grable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Grable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 322 | $11.9 million |
| North Carolina | 22 | $641,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $183,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $168,436 |
| California | 4 | $158,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $152,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | To support catalytic opportunities that will foster collaborative experimentation and connection, in the fields of maker education and learning more broadly | $1.0 million |
| The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania | To support stronger partnerships among schools, parents, families, and caregivers | $410,160 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | To support the operations of a learning network that backs thousands of educators and innovators to advance relevant, engaging, and equitable learning in and out of school | $350,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | To support growth of a global showcase of innovative learning | $350,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | To support the creation of a new exhibition, natural wonder, for early learners and their families | $300,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | To support the creation of a new exhibition, natural wonder, for early learners and their families | $300,000 |
| SLB Radio Productions Inc | To support a multichannel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region | $260,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | To support higher education scholarships for students graduating from pittsburgh public schools | $250,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | To support higher education scholarships for students graduating from pittsburgh public schools | $250,000 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | To support a catalytic grant opportunity connected to aasas national summit in pittsburgh | $200,000 |
| SLB Radio Productions Inc | To support a multi-channel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region | $181,901 |
| Knowledgeworks Foundation | To support innovative educational practices and policies in local school districts | $168,436 |
| Neighborhood North Museum of Play | To support a playbased childrens museum in beaver county | $150,000 |
| Trying Together | To support professional development and public engagement efforts related to early learning | $145,000 |
| A Schools | To support educational programs, initiatives, and strategic partnerships designed to ensure all students attend and engage in school | $125,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | To support the childrens museum in inspiring kindness, joy, creativity, and curiosity for all learners | $125,000 |
| New Sun Rising | To support a pilot program to offer shared financial services support for small and midsized nonprofits | $125,000 |
| Saint Vincent College | To support the fred rogers institutes efforts to share fred rogers values and approach with families, caregivers, and educators | $120,000 |
| The History Colab | To support a civic learning ecosystem in southwestern pennsylvania | $120,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | To support high-quality arts education across the pittsburgh region | $110,000 |
| The Consortium for Public Education | To support a future-focused education intermediary | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | To support re-envisioning informal STEM education at a local museum | $100,000 |
| The Consortium for Public Education | To support professional learning for educators in the region | $100,000 |
| Allegheny Partners for Out-Of-School Time Apost Inc | To support a countywide intermediary providing outofschooltime staff professional development and promoting quality programming across the outofschooltime field | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | To support a higher education/public school partnership to advance innovative teaching | $90,000 |
| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation | To support coverage about issues that impact education from pre-k through grade 12 | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania | To support programming to reduce teen pregnancy and prevent school dropout in local middle and high schools | $80,000 |
| New America Foundation | To support a multi-sector collaboration to plan for the future of parents as allies | $75,000 |
| Common Sense Media | To support training and assistance for educators, administrators, and parents in the safe use of high-quality and appropriate digital media | $75,000 |
| The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania | To support a quality-focused network of mentoring opportunities for youth in the region | $75,000 |
| Student U | To support a college-access program for students attending durham public schools | $70,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | To support education media coverage and youth journalism in north carolina | $65,000 |
| Human Services Center Corporation | To support comprehensive programming that improves the quality of life for children, adults, and families in the mon valley | $65,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | To support a free teen membership program at the carnegie museums | $60,100 |
| Manchester Craftsmen's Guild | To support arts programming for youth | $60,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | To support regional cultural festivals and arts education programming for children and families | $60,000 |
| Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland | To support school district-workforce partnerships in armstrong, fayette, and westmoreland counties | $60,000 |
| SLB Radio Productions Inc | To support a multimedia program that amplifies the voices of youth to create a more compassionate, connected, and civically engaged community | $60,000 |
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro Children's Museum DBA Kidzu Children's Museum | To support the reinvention of the museums makerfocused programs in a new location | $60,000 |
| South Fayette Township School District | To support the leadership efforts of the western pa learning 2025 alliance | $57,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Burke Jr
- Jan Nicholson
- Barbara McFadyen
- Gregg Behr
- Charles S Burke
- William H Isler
- Robert Ivry
- Rachel Foust
- Peter Burke
- Nancy Foster
Questions people ask
Does The Grable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grable Foundation give?
$13.4 million in tax year 2024, across 361 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Grable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles R Burke Jr (Chairman & Trustee), Jan Nicholson (President & Trustee), Barbara McFadyen (Trustee) and Gregg Behr (Executive Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Grable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.