Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2887993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$690K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$47.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Institue-Museums | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $100,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Collier Country-Naples Fl | Marco Island, FL | Education | $100,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier - Nature Playground & Trout Program | Ligonier, PA | Education | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $35,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $35,000 |
| The Kiski School | Saltsburg, PA | Education | $30,000 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Linsly School | Wheeling, WV | Education | $25,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh | Coraopolis, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | Ligonier, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School | Wheeling, WV | Education | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $690,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $204,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2887993
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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