Fisa Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-0965388 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$48.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KRISTY TRAUTMANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 SMITHFIELD STREET SUITE 710, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4124565500 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT |
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
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Lead | Chicago, IL | Support for building a pipeline of leaders with disabilities in the southwest pa region | $125,000 |
| Gwen's Girls Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for advocacy and leadership development | $75,000 |
| Keystone Progress Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for civic engagement in the disability community | $66,000 |
| Education Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Advocacy to ensure that children with disabilities in southwestern pa have access to public education | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery (Power) | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for services to women in recovery | $60,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for the standing firm program | $60,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for advocacy for incarcerated people with disabilities | $50,000 |
| Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | For girl gov programming | $50,000 |
| Autism Connection of Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Advocacy for autistic people in the criminal legal system | $46,350 |
| Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation | Pittsburgh, PA | To evaluate the spinal cord injury resource connector | $45,000 |
| 412 Justice | Pittsburgh, PA | Advocacy for marginalized students in public schools | $40,000 |
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the steps for autism family education program | $40,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for a research collaborative on reproductive health care | $40,000 |
| East Suburban Citizen Advocacy | Murrysville, PA | General operating support for disability advocacy | $35,000 |
| Women's Law Project | Philadelphia, PA | To advocate for gender equity and justice | $35,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To address the over-policing of students with disabilities in schools | $30,000 |
| Autism Urban Connections Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Support to serve marginalized families with autistic children | $30,000 |
| Healthy Start | Pittsburgh, PA | To support advocacy for black maternal health | $30,000 |
| Hello Neighbor | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the smart start program for refugee mothers | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania Prison Society | Philadelphia, PA | To advocate for disability rights in swpa jails | $30,000 |
| Publicsource | Pittsburgh, PA | For reporting on gender, race and disability | $30,000 |
| Sisters Place Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for the supportive housing program | $30,000 |
| Sojourner House | Pittsburgh, PA | Operating support for services to women in recovery from addiction | $30,000 |
| Achieva | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the disability healthcare initiative communications project | $25,000 |
| City Mission - Living Stones Inc | Uniontown, PA | Support for women's emergency homeless shelter | $25,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing and Speech | Pittsburgh, PA | To train and mentor new teachers for deaf students | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for empowerment and mentoring for girls | $25,000 |
| Kidsvoice | Pittsburgh, PA | To provide legal advocacy for young adults with disabilities | $25,000 |
| Maya Organization | Pittsburgh, PA | To address racial disparities in birth outcomes and experiences | $25,000 |
| Pittsburghers for Public Transit | Pittsburgh, PA | Operating support to advocate for accessible public transit | $25,000 |
| Poise Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Professional women's network's coaching & professional development | $25,000 |
| Sisters Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for project T, serving transgender women of color | $25,000 |
| The Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for reproductive health services | $25,000 |
| Adagio Health | Pittsburgh, PA | Support to improve health care accessibility | $20,000 |
| Allegheny West Penn Health System | Pittsburgh, PA | For adaptive equipment and training to serve people with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Disability Rights Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, PA | Empowering people with disabilities to advocate for high-quality healthcare | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Health Access Network | Philadelphia, PA | For education about the importance of medicaid to people with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Primary Health Network | Sharon, PA | Support for a compact wheelchair recliner for accessible dental care | $20,000 |
| The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the youth health ambassadors program | $20,000 |
| Invision Foundation | Wexford, PA | For accessible medical equipment for residents with disabilities | $11,231 |
| Achieva | Pittsburgh, PA | For education on oral health for people with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Assisting and empowering women in the bhutanese american community | $5,000 |
| City of Asylum | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for accessibility improvements | $5,000 |
| Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Support for disability pride pittsburgh | $5,000 |
| Film Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the reelabilities, a disability-themed film festival | $5,000 |
| Infinite Lifestyle Solutions | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the black women and girls health expo | $5,000 |
| Sisters Pgh | Swissvale, PA | Support for asl at the 15th year anniversary celebration | $5,000 |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh, PA | To support a conference on health care for people with disabilities | $3,000 |
| Class | Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship of the 2024 community heroes awards dinner | $2,500 |
| Every Child Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Sponsorship for the disability & mental health summit | $2,500 |
| Touch the Future Inc | Anderson, SC | Support for caravan for disability freedom & justice | $1,125 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwen's Girls Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for advocacy and leadership development | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania Health Law Project | Pittsburgh, PA | To advocate for people with disabilities with medicaid | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania Health Law Project | Pittsburgh, PA | To advocate for people with disabilities with medicaid | $75,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for the standing firm program | $60,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support for reproductive health services | $50,000 |
| Autism Connection of Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Advocacy for autistic people in the criminal legal system | $47,740 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for a research collaborative on reproductive health care | $40,000 |
| Action-Housing Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the housing connector program | $35,000 |
| The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To support programs that build social connection for people with disabilities | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Advocacy for students with disabilities at highland detention center | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To improve accessibility of campus health services for students with disabilities | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To educate adults with spina bifida to navigate the healthcare system | $19,785 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,492,706 | 63 |
| 2023 | $1,475,000 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349101538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-0965388
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.