Tippins Foundation
Accepts applications
Tippins Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $564,476 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$564,476
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$383,526
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $539,935 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $539,935 | 87 | $610,627 |
| 2024 | $564,476 | 86 | $383,526 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tippins Foundation 209 4th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 391-0300 |
| What to submit | Written-providing information about the organization and the reason for the request. |
What Tippins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 73 | $484,976 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburghupmc | Medical research | $75,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Panther Labworks | Entrepreneurial education | $70,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Disaster relief | $30,000 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Human services | $25,000 |
| Upmc Cancer Centers Dept of Urology | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Pa | Youth program | $20,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Arts & culture | $16,000 |
| Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial education | $15,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | Education | $15,000 |
| Blind and Vision Rehabilitation | Human services | $10,000 |
| Eco-Soap Bank | Human services | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Human services | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Light of Life Ministries | Human services | $10,000 |
| No Dog Left Behind | Animal aid | $10,000 |
| The Children's Institute | Human services | $10,000 |
| World Research Foundation | Medical education | $10,000 |
| North Carolina State University Foundation | Education | $6,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Human services | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Entrepreneurial education | $5,560 |
| American Red Cross of Southwestern Pa | Human services | $5,000 |
| Animal Friends | Animal aid | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Haven | Human services | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Food Pantry | Human services | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Hospital | $5,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Education | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Human services | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania | Human services | $5,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | Animal aid | $5,000 |
| Magee Women's Research Institute and Foundation | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| The Watson Instititue | Human services | $5,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence | Entrepreneurial education | $5,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Land conservation | $3,500 |
| Auberle - Ward Home | Human services | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters | Human services | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa | Youth program | $3,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Human services | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn H Tippins
- John H Tippins
- William H Tippins
Questions people ask
Does Tippins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tippins Foundation give?
$564,476 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Tippins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn H Tippins (Trustee), John H Tippins (Trustee) and William H Tippins (Executive Director).
What does Tippins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.