The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$235,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $266,500 | 60 | $43,075 |
| 2024 | $251,000 | 36 | $45,004 |
| 2025 | $235,000 | 25 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Smith One PPG Place Suite 1670, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 444-3500 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
| Restrictions | Geographical area: pittsburgh charitable fields: jewish life, medicine, arts |
What The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $103,200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 7 | $16,800 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PSC Partners | Wind initiative | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Art therapy program | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tree of Life | Campaign | $9,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health Center | General operating support | $7,200 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula | Jcrc freedom seder | $4,712 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | The pittsburgh study: dr. Liz miller | $4,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Upmc hillman cancer center director's discovery fund | $3,000 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Northern California Chapter -Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Soire by the bay event | $2,000 |
| Wesa | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Brandeis Marin (Brandeis-Hillel Day School-Marin) | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Shalom Bayit (Fiscal Sponsor Social Good Fund) | Shalom bayit | $1,800 |
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay | General operating support | $1,288 |
| Shalom Bayit (Fiscal Sponsor Social Good Fund) | Creating hope event | $1,200 |
| Frick Art & Historical Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Jewish womens collective response fund for women in israel | $1,000 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | General operations | $1,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Fine
- Pamela Levy
- Jan Cook Reicher
Questions people ask
Does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation give?
$235,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Fine (Chair/Director), Pamela Levy (Secretary/Director) and Jan Cook Reicher (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.