Bny Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7423500 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $300,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KENDRA WOTKYNS |
|---|---|
| Address | BNY MELLON CENTER 1 BOSTON PLACE, BOSTON MA 02108 |
| Phone | 6177227377 |
| Form and materials | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
| Deadlines | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
| Restrictions | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
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
31% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Conference on Community Dev | Pittsburgh, PA | Pc | $1,465,000 |
| Matching Grants for Employee Donations | Pittsburgh, PA | Pc | $579,258 |
| Advanced Leadership Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $500,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $333,333 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Pc | $300,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Pc | $250,000 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $200,000 |
| Neighborhood Allies | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $200,000 |
| Neighborworks | Washington, DC | General operating | $200,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise | Pittsburgh, PA | Pc | $200,000 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $175,000 |
| The Bank of New York Mellon | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $150,000 |
| Community Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $139,464 |
| Kiva | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $125,000 |
| Reduilding Together | Washington, DC | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Hispanic Devlopment | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $85,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | Pc | $50,000 |
| Vibrant Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Rock the Street Wall Street | Brentwood, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,112,055 | 19 |
| 2023 | $4,810,017 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349101698
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7423500
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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