Byham Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBridgeville, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1739254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$243K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$1,837
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HELEN SPALARIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 WASHINGTON PIKE, BRIDGEVILLE PA 15017 |
| Phone | 4122573807 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING: ORGANIZATION'S NAME, CHARITABLE PURPOSE, AND USE OF THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Public Radio | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $35,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation of Western Pa | Bellevue, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Pittsburgh Tomorrow | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Wqed | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $18,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,750 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wpa | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | General support | $5,500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell Corporation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Clo | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $4,500 |
| Carnegie Museums | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $4,000 |
| United Way Womens Leadership Council | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Outreach Teen & Family Services | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Midwife Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Ultimate | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Mt Holyoke | South Hadley, MA | General support | $1,837 |
| International Women's Forum | Washington, DC | General support | $1,600 |
| City Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Lebanon Public Library | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Lebanon Historical Society | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | Parkersburg, WV | General support | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Quantum Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Riverlife | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Slb Radio | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Southminster Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $750 |
| YMCA - Alexandra Gagnon Foundation | Oaks Bluff, MA | General support | $750 |
| Off the Record | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Ohio University Foundation | Athens, OH | General support | $500 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General support | $500 |
| Rand Corporation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $500 |
| Regional Trail Corporation | West Newton, PA | General support | $500 |
| The Dancers' Trust Fund of Pittsburgh Ballet | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $500 |
| Mt Lebanon Artists Market | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $250 |
| Cushing Academy | Ashburnham, MA | General support | $200 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,737 | 43 |
| 2023 | $251,606 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512249349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1739254
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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