Wi Patterson Charitable Fund
Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-6028639. Reported 161 grants totalling $931,804 to 93 organizations across tax years 2021-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Wi Patterson Charitable Fund did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $4,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $5,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $62,300. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $134,498 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Carnegie Library | Various, PA | $62,262 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | Various, PA | $34,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Various, PA | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Promise | Various, PA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Aviary | Various, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $23,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| City Theatre | Various, PA | $23,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jubilee Association | Various, PA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Haven | Various, PA | $19,252 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Clo | Various, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Various, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Various, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Riverlife | Various, PA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania | Various, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Veteran's Place | Various, PA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| East End Cooperative | Various, PA | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Women's Center & Shelter | Various, PA | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Hello Neighbor | Various, PA | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement of South Western Pennsylvania | Various, PA | $12,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center | Various, PA | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| 412 Food Rescue | Various, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Carnegie Musuem of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | Various, PA | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Various, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Manchester Bidwell Corporation | Various, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| National Aviary | Various, PA | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Second Avenues Common | Various, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tickets for Kids | Various, PA | $9,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $9,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls Pgh | Various, PA | $9,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| New Hazlett Center Performing Arts | Various, PA | $8,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Open Field | Various, PA | $8,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Serenity Living | Various, PA | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Foundation | Various, PA | $8,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| The Advanced Leadership Institute | Various, PA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| CASA of Allegheny County | Various, PA | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Girls Scouts of America | Various, PA | $7,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Food for Good | Various, PA | $7,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Various, PA | $6,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Angels Place | Various, PA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| City of Asylum Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | Various, PA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | Various, PA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Community Specialist Corporation Dba the Academy School | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Glad Run Foundation | Various, PA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Educational Fund | Various, PA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Jcc of Greater Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Academy | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theatre | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo and Ppg Aquarium | Various, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Light of Life Rescue | Various, PA | $4,992 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry | Various, PA | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Freindship Circle of Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $4,300 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| CASA | Various, PA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dress for Success Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| New Century Careers | Various, PA | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Angel's Place | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Angora Gardens (upmc Western Behavioral) | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Friends of the Fisher House | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hosana House | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Imani Christian Academy | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Refuge for Women | Various, PA | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Upstream Pittsburgh | Various, PA | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Veteran's Breakfast | Various, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Latino Community Center | Various, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Various, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Leadership | Various, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Project Seed | Various, PA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Blind & Vision Rehabilitation | Various, PA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Contemporary Craft | Various, PA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Make a Wish | Various, PA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Neighbors for Neighbors | Various, PA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation | Various, PA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sisters Place | Various, PA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Friendship Circle | Various, PA | $1,800 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pine Valley Camp | Various, PA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Afro-American Music Institute (aami) | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Area Project Linus Chapter | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Luminari | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Power (pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery) | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| PP3R2023 National Senior Games | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Prime Stage Theatre Co | Various, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Girls Choir | Various, PA | $700 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Project Linus | Various, PA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
50 of 93 (54%) received money in more than one year over the 3 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 54%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 40 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | $311,314 | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 53 | $310,990 | $4,000 |
| 2023 | 55 | $309,500 | $4,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $4,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Wi Patterson Charitable Fund's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 3 returns (tax years 2021-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 354 Hunt Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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