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Who funds Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 250965391

5 private foundations reported grants to Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania totaling $1.3 million across 5 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Richard King Mellon Foundation, with $500,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Pennsylvania · 2024
Toward support of operations1$500,000
The William & Patricia Kassling Family Foundation
Delaware · 2024
Preserve and present regional history1$400,000
The Heinz Endowments
Pennsylvania · 2024 · accepts applications
For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)1$300,000
Neupaver Family Foundation
Pennsylvania · 2025
General & Unrestricted1$50,000
The Obernauer Foundation Inc
New York · 2025
General operating support1$1,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania?

Richard King Mellon Foundation, The William & Patricia Kassling Family Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, Neupaver Family Foundation and The Obernauer Foundation Inc, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania get from foundations?

$1.3 million in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Heinz Endowments says in their filings that they accept applications.

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