Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-0965465 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$216K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAM GOLDEN THE PITTSBURGH CHILD GUI |
|---|---|
| Address | 611 WILLIAM PENN PLANCE SUITE 303, PITTSBURGH PA 15219 |
| Phone | 4124341665 |
| Form and materials | SEE WWW.PITTSBURGHCHILDGUIDANCEFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE WWW.PITTSBURGHCHILDGUIDANCEFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Restrictions | SEE WWW.PITTSBURGHCHILDGUIDANCEFOUNDATION.ORG |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourner House | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth focused initiatives provide homework help; work to improve school attendance, academic performance; provide mentoring for teens… | $15,000 |
| Familylinks | Pittsburgh, PA | Young adults, ages 16 - 21 who are transitioning out of foster care are housed in a supervised apartment-style living to enable the… | $15,000 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Teen outreach program gives rising juniors and seniors paid work experiences, mentorship, training for those who have experienced or are at… | $13,500 |
| Youth Guidance (Becoming a Man) | West Homestead, PA | Works with 550 male students grades 6 to 12 to increase school engagement, academic attainment and improve social and emotional wellbeing… | $12,500 |
| Women's Center & Shelter | Pittsburgh, PA | The 125 children living in shelter for 5 or more days will maintain school attendance; receive tutoring reading sessions and physical… | $12,000 |
| Dragon's Den | Pittsburgh, PA | After school & summer camp for 250 youth in west homestead, whitaker and munhall. work with 30+ partners to offer workshops focused… | $12,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | An after school program for 250 children & teens K- 12 on the north side. participants receive homework help, transportation,… | $10,000 |
| Schools That Can | Pittsburgh, PA | Will work with 30 students ages 5 - 11 to pilot a student-led, community care system in schools for children with disabilities; high stress… | $10,000 |
| Open Up | Pittsburgh, PA | Will support elementary students and engage 10-15 high school mentors to close the education gap while removing the stigma often associated… | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Learning Alliance | Pittsburgh, PA | Program will support 100 youth 6 - 17,from mckeesport, wilkinsburg, duquesne and other low income communities, who would not otherwise be… | $10,000 |
| Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens | Glenshaw, PA | The shift program for middle school students brings stability to these children who face food insecurity, exposure to violence, unstable… | $10,000 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | Offers sumer camp for 250 children ages 5 - 16, providing developmental and enrichment programs; physical education and encouraging… | $10,000 |
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | Provides personalized support for youth 12-18 to overcome bullying, cultural & language barriers; social and emotional support in their… | $10,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Pittsburgh, PA | Comprehensive 12-month program for teens 15-19 who have been involved with justice system. case managers and staff mentor and provide… | $10,000 |
| Brookline Teen Outreach | Pittsburgh, PA | After school program for 250 -300 teens from brookline, dormont, carrick, brentwood, mt. oliver and mt. lebanon. services include early… | $9,500 |
| Abiding Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | 9-Month after school program for children, grades 1-5 in allentown & S. hilltop neighborhoods. programs include academic support, field… | $7,500 |
| Steel City Squash | Pittsburgh, PA | An academic and athletic program encouraging students to challenge themselves and reach their fullest potential. program focuses on… | $7,500 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | Bethel Park, PA | Will acquire toys, games and creative materials and sensory supplies for the 125 children living in shelters. | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Laurel Highlands Countil | Pittsburgh, PA | An education to employment program for 800 high risk high school students. facilitators encourage critical thinking, career exploration,… | $5,000 |
| Goodwill | Pittsburgh, PA | Youthworks - hire me will work with 450 youth ages 14-21 to develop life and social skills to successfully transition to paid employment.… | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Will partner with 40 schools and 6 universities to train 250 college students as mentors for elementary and middle school children ages… | $5,000 |
| Bender Leadership | Moon Township, PA | Mentoring, skill building of soft and workplace skills, including job search techniques, goal setting for youth ages 11 to 22 with… | $5,000 |
| Allegheny County Camp Cadet | Ellwood City, PA | Executive director grant in support of the free weeklong summer program for girls and boys ages 12 to 14 to build confidence, discipline,… | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Executive director grant to assist those experiencing food insecurities. | $750 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,250 | 25 |
| 2024 | $247,200 | 28 |
| 2023 | $262,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-0965465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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