Mcelhattan Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1756557 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.7M
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$317.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEPHANIE SWEAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 5840 ELLSWORTH AVENUE SUITE 200, PITTSBURGH PA 15232 |
| Phone | 4124300090 |
| stephanie.sweat@mcelhattan.org | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE: MCELHATTAN.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE MCELHATTAN.ORG FOR DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NON-PROFITS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES MAY APPLY. AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO ENDING DEATH ON THE JOB, EDUCATION, END OF LIFE PLANNING AND CARE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KNOX AND FRANKLIN PA. |
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
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Safety Council | Itasca, IL | General support (three year grant) | $1,000,000 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $438,000 |
| Clarion County Econcomic Development Corporation | Clarion, PA | General support | $408,000 |
| United Way of Venango County | Reno, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $292,700 |
| United Way of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $250,000 |
| Allegheny Partners for Out-Of-School Time | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $165,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $160,000 |
| Northwest Commission | Oil City, PA | General support | $157,300 |
| Grow Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $150,000 |
| Teach Plus | Phildadelphia, PA | General support | $150,000 |
| Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $150,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $150,000 |
| Oil Region Alliance of Business | Oil City, PA | General support | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium | West Chester, PA | General support | $125,000 |
| The Passhe Foundation | Carlisle, PA | General support | $115,000 |
| Iup Research Institute | Indiana, PA | General support | $110,000 |
| Ccac Educational Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Pittburgh School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Keystone Smiles | Knox, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $100,000 |
| Hosanna House Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Oil Region Astronomical Society | Oil City, PA | General support | $95,000 |
| Institute for Healthcare Improvement | Boston, MA | General support | $79,392 |
| Franklin Area School District | Franklin, PA | General support | $75,090 |
| Bible Center Church Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $75,000 |
| Fame - Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $75,000 |
| National Center on Education and the Economy | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Aryse | Pittsburgh, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $66,667 |
| Hope Grows | Moon Township, PA | General support | $65,000 |
| City of Franklin | Franklin, PA | General support | $63,000 |
| Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $62,500 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $60,000 |
| Venango County Economic Development Authority | Oil City, PA | General support | $60,000 |
| Latino Community Learning Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $50,000 |
| Gems-Girls Excelling in Math and Science | Franklin, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Melting Pot Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | General support (multi-year grant) | $50,000 |
| Rankin Christian Center | Rankin, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Dragon's Den | Homestead, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Locally Grown | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Clarion County | Clarion, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope for Tomorrow Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Manchester Youth Development Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Knox Volunteer Fire Company | Knox, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Achieva Family Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Homestead, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Bridge Builders Community Foundations | Franklin, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Franklin Moving Forward Inc | Franklin, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Human Services Center Mon Valley | Turtle Creek, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance | Knox, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health | Delmont, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Shady Lane School | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Venango Chamber Foundation | Oil City, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $45,000 |
| National Institute on Out-Of-School Time | Wellesley, MA | General support | $43,200 |
| Women and Girls Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $40,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $40,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,660,838 | 105 |
| 2023 | $6,080,217 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102140
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1756557
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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