Private foundation · Pittsburgh, PA

Mcelhattan Foundation

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Typical grant size
$23K $38K $60K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
172
Repeat grantees
84
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSEE MCELHATTAN.ORG FOR DEADLINES
ContactSTEPHANIE SWEAT · 4124300090
MaterialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE: MCELHATTAN.ORG
RestrictionsNON-PROFITS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES MAY APPLY. AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO ENDING DEATH ON THE JOB, EDUCATION, END OF LIFE PLANNING AND CARE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KNOX AND FRANKLIN PA.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Carole Bailey
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$54K
Larry S Blair
DIRECTOR
Jim Woll
TREASURER
Erin Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR
Martha Mcelhattan
SECRETARY
K Joshua Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR
Shirley Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR
Kent D Mcelhattan
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Elaine L Bonoma
DIRECTOR
Lesley Carlin
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$90K
Josh Mcelhattan
DIRECTOR
Kenton E Mcelhattan
CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR
Charles C Cohen Esquire
DIRECTOR
Patricia L Gerney
SECRETARY
Todd R Lindemuth
TREASURER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
574
Total grants awarded
$43.8M
Total amount
$76K
Average grant
$1.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$7.7M
105 grants
2023
$6.1M
83 grants
2022
$7.0M
100 grants
2021
$7.2M
86 grants
2020
$6.5M
61 grants
2019
$5.7M
59 grants
2018
$3.3M
33 grants
2016
$125K
14 grants
2015
$103K
12 grants
2014
$70K
11 grants
2013
$64K
10 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$5.0M
6 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$2.9M
5 grants · DC · ≈ likely match
$2.2M
7 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$1.6M
United Way of Greater Pittsburgh
2 grants · PA
$1.5M
3 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$1.3M
Ccac Education Foundation
2 grants · PA
$1.0M
2 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$725K
3 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$669K
4 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$663K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

National Safety Council
GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT)
IL · TY 2024
$1.0M
Carlow University
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$438K
Clarion County Econcomic Development Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$408K
United Way of Venango County
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$293K
United Way of Southwestern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$250K
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-school Time
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$165K
University of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$160K
Northwest Commission
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$157K
Teach Plus
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$150K
Grow Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$150K
Rand Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$150K
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$150K
Oil Region Alliance of Business
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$145K
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$125K
The Passhe Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$115K
Iup Research Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$110K
Ccac Educational Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Hosanna House Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$100K
University of Pittburgh School of Nursing
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Keystone Smiles
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Oil Region Astronomical Society
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$95K
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$79K
Franklin Area School District
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$75K
Bible Center Church Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$75K
Fame - Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$75K
National Center on Education and the Economy
GENERAL SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$75K
Aryse
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$67K
Hope Grows
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$65K
City of Franklin
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$63K
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$63K
Venango County Economic Development Authority
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$60K
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$60K
Bridge Builders Community Foundations
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Latino Community Learning Center
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Rankin Christian Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Hope for Tomorrow Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Homeless Children's Education Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT)
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Melting Pot Ministries
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Carnegie Mellon University
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Locally Grown
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
The Dragon's Den
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Gems-girls Excelling in Math and Science
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Shady Lane School
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Human Services Center Mon Valley
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Achieva Family Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Venango Chamber Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.