The Jack Buncher Foundation
Accepts applications
The Jack Buncher Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $21.0 million in 247 grants; the typical grant was $20,224 and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$21.0 million
- Number of grants247
- Typical grant$20,224
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$446 million
Giving in 2023 was down from $21.3 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21.3 million | 1 | $434 million |
| 2023 | $21.0 million | 247 | $446 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Emmerich 1300 Penn Avenue Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 851-3288 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in letter form to the foundation stating purpose of organization, amount of requested contribution and purpose of said contribution. |
What The Jack Buncher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 223 | $15.8 million |
| New York | 18 | $4.9 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $70,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership | Buncher community leadership endowment-6th instlmt | $2.5 million |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Endowment for Cmmty | Endowment for community-1st annual instlmt | $1.5 million |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Szarvas | Camp szarvas cupola & swim pool | $1.0 million |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Israel Emergency | Ajjdc-urgent needs in ukraine | $1.0 million |
| Jfed of GR PGH - Misc | Build endowment - 4th instlmt | $1.0 million |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the American Jewish Joint Distribution | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for Carnegie Mellon University | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(jack G) Charitable Fund for the Pittsburgh Foundation | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University - JBF Plaza | Jack buncher foundation plaza project | $500,000 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Annual Campaign Pldge | Annual cmmty campaign pledge 2024 | $500,000 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Buncher leadership program-1st instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Buncher leadership program-2nd instmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Disbursement for jbf leadership-3rd instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Disbursements for jbf leadership-4th instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of PGH | Match 2024 for jcc maccabi games 2025 | $250,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services | Part b-upstreet, bridge bldrs, 412 future prgms | $250,000 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Pj Library Endowment | Pj library endowment-final instlmt | $250,000 |
| Western Pa School for Blind Children | Lavi endowment - to support program | $250,000 |
| Allegheny County Library Assoc | Year end gift-$5,000 per acla member | $235,000 |
| Allegheny County Library Assoc | Love your library match 2024 | $205,009 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Jcc | Part-a-israel mental health initiative | $200,000 |
| Greater PGH Community Food Bank | Part a-impact grants(only) | $200,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Pa | 2025 impact fund | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva Schools | Gap funds for boys school | $200,000 |
| JCC Global USA Inc | Programs in ukraine & moldova | $150,000 |
| Jewish National Fund -Il | Red mountain & aleh negev | $150,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Quarterly program guide-part a | $145,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of PGH | Jcc-south hills senior ctr support | $134,780 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Gr pgh festival of books-part b | $125,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Vivian d. Hewitt initiative-part c | $125,000 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Pj Library Endowment | "match" pj library endowment 2024 | $121,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Enhance outdoor library spaces-part d | $105,000 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh | 2nd nurse navigator/head & neck cancer | $103,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Jcc | Part b-lay leadership initiative | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of PGH | Edu programs at moa & nhm-part a | $100,000 |
| Jfed of GR Pgh-Annual Campaign Pldge | Annual cmmty campaign match 2024 | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Western Pa Division | Operations / critical programs | $100,000 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry | Medical care for jews in ethiopia | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Willam Doring
- Thomas J Balestrieri
- Howard M Rieger
- Joseph M Jakovic
- Brian A Schreibler
Questions people ask
Does The Jack Buncher Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Jack Buncher Foundation give?
$21.0 million in tax year 2023, across 247 grants, with a typical grant of $20,224.
Who runs The Jack Buncher Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists H Willam Doring (Acting Pres./Treas.), Thomas J Balestrieri (VP), Howard M Rieger (VP) and Joseph M Jakovic (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jack Buncher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.