The Jack Buncher Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7366998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$21M
Organizations funded247
Typical grant$20,224
Total assets$446.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | KAREN EMMERICH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 PENN AVENUE SUITE 300, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4128513288 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORM TO THE FOUNDATION STATING PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT OF REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION AND PURPOSE OF SAID CONTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership | New York, NY | Buncher community leadership endowment-6th instlmt | $2,500,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Endowment for Cmmty | Pittsburgh, PA | Endowment for community-1st annual instlmt | $1,500,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Szarvas | New York, NY | Camp szarvas cupola & swim pool | $1,000,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Israel Emergency | Pittsburgh, PA | Ajjdc-Urgent needs in ukraine | $1,000,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh - Misc | Pittsburgh, PA | Build endowment - 4th instlmt | $1,000,000 |
| Buncher(Jack G) Charitable Fund for the American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(Jack G) Charitable Fund for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(Jack G) Charitable Fund for Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(Jack G) Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Buncher(Jack G) Charitable Fund for the Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual gift | $500,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University - Jbf Plaza | Pittsburgh, PA | Jack buncher foundation plaza project | $500,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Annual Campaign Pldge | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual cmmty campaign pledge 2024 | $500,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | Buncher leadership program-1st instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | Buncher leadership program-2nd instmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | Disbursement for jbf leadership-3rd instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Buncher Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | Disbursements for jbf leadership-4th instlmt | $418,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Match 2024 for JCC maccabi games 2025 | $250,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services | Pittsburgh, PA | Part b-upstreet, bridge bldrs, 412 future prgms | $250,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Pj Library Endowment | Pittsburgh, PA | Pj library endowment-final instlmt | $250,000 |
| Western Pa School for Blind Children | Pittsburgh, PA | Lavi endowment - to support program | $250,000 |
| Allegheny County Library Assoc | Pittsburgh, PA | Year end gift-$5,000 per acla member | $235,000 |
| Allegheny County Library Assoc | Pittsburgh, PA | Love your library match 2024 | $205,009 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Jcc | New York, NY | Part-A-Israel mental health initiative | $200,000 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Part a-impact grants(only) | $200,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | 2025 impact fund | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva Schools | Pittsburgh, PA | Gap funds for boys school | $200,000 |
| JCC Global USA Inc | Hewlett, NY | Programs in ukraine & moldova | $150,000 |
| Jewish National Fund -Il | Northbrook, IL | Red mountain & aleh negev | $150,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Quarterly program guide-part a | $145,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Jcc-South hills senior ctr support | $134,780 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Gr pgh festival of books-part b | $125,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Vivian D. hewitt initiative-part c | $125,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Pj Library Endowment | Pittsburgh, PA | "Match" pj library endowment 2024 | $121,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Enhance outdoor library spaces-part d | $105,000 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | 2Nd nurse navigator/head & neck cancer | $103,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Jcc | New York, NY | Part b-lay leadership initiative | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Edu programs at moa & nhm-part a | $100,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh-Annual Campaign Pldge | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual cmmty campaign match 2024 | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Western Pa Division | Carnegie, PA | Operations / critical programs | $100,000 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry | New York, NY | Medical care for jews in ethiopia | $100,000 |
| The Branch | Pittsburgh, PA | Operations / critical programs | $100,000 |
| Variety the Childen's Charity | Wexford, PA | Adaptive bikes & strollers for wpa | $100,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY | Min habe'erot 2024-25 program | $90,000 |
| Catholic Charitiesdioces of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Free health care center support | $85,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | 2024 love library promo/mrktg | $80,000 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank | Delmont, PA | Operating / program expenses | $80,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Agewell program support | $75,000 |
| Jfed of Gr Pgh - Misc | Pittsburgh, PA | Year end gift-sister cities karmiel,misgav,warsaw | $75,000 |
| Rodef Shalom Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | Match grant - general capital repairs | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army Western Pa Division | Carnegie, PA | Red shield campaign - annual support | $75,000 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Operations / critical programs | $70,000 |
| Centropa | Silver Springs, MD | Educational programs/ operations support | $70,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Pittsburgh, PA | Bunny cakes 2024 operations | $70,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Jcc | New York, NY | JCC budapest - balint haz operating support | $65,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon Univ Dietrich College | Pittsburgh, PA | Dietrich college / summer interns program | $65,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Sensory programs-part b | $60,000 |
| JCC Global USA Inc | Hewlett, NY | Year end gift - jcc's eastern europe | $60,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Community access programs | $50,000 |
| Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | "Match" grant for operations | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Cmmty/Cultural events | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 247 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,972,366 | 247 |
| 2022 | $21,278,555 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522879349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7366998
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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