The Nicely Ridge Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 82-3092179 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$796K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$18.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $133,667 |
| Pennsylvania State University | State College, PA | General support | $110,000 |
| Ligonier Camp and Conference Center | Ligonier, PA | General support | $77,000 |
| Bountiful American Foundation | Adams, TN | General support | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $40,000 |
| Mt Lebanon Community Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $37,998 |
| Living Stones | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Kitchen Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Grow Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Erie, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| The Spartan Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Laurel Highlands Council | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Scott Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Network Group | Arlington, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Life Pittsburgh | Natrona Heights, PA | General support | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $796,165 | 21 |
| 2024 | $700,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $715,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102841
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3092179
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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