Ayers Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-3272241 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | AYERS FOUNDATION CO PRIVATE FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 FIFTH AVENUE 27TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4127622083 |
| PRIVATEFOUNDATIONSOLUTIONS@PNC.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agahozo-Shalomn Youth Village | New York, NY | Village time gala sponshorship (ishema level) | $57,265 |
| Peruvian Hearts | Golden, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Angels' Place Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $36,000 |
| Corazon de Esperanza Inc | Gypsum, CO | Luz de vida/third floor youth transitional home | $30,000 |
| People of Peru Project | Walla Walla, WA | General | $30,000 |
| Peru Champs Association | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | Daniel L. mcgowan lifetime learning scholarship | $25,000 |
| Zebra Youth | Orlando, FL | Improve transportation for lgbtq+ youth | $20,000 |
| York Street Project | Jersey City, NJ | The nurturing place | $20,000 |
| Heritage Community Initiatives | Braddock, PA | Heritage education programs | $10,000 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Hosanna House | Wilkinsburg, PA | 2024-2025 hope academy | $10,000 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Increasing workforce development impact | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Trying Together | Pittsburgh, PA | Early childhood education (cda) access | $10,000 |
| Urban Impact | Pittsburgh, PA | Urban impact - early impact | $10,000 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | Fireworks display - honoring gene decaprio | $9,000 |
| Community Park Association | Zelienople, PA | General | $6,000 |
| Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| First Alliance Church | Mckees Rocks, PA | Great commission fund - honoring dorothy kennedy | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Center for the Arts | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Craft | Pittsburgh, PA | Teen apprentice in craft & technology | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408,265 | 23 |
| 2023 | $404,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533009349101018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3272241
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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