Funding search · EIN 256065959 · Pittsburgh, PA

Hillman Family Foundations

Name: Hillman Family Foundations grants, 2021–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

3,418
grants reported: $370.1M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $25,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

matching gift capital building youth arts services capacity

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Pittsburgh neighborhood and small business economic development
Cancer and vision research at Pitt-affiliated institutions
Museums, cultural district capital projects, arts workforce programming
Homelessness services, eviction prevention, affordable housing
Workforce training, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic mobility
Clean energy, watersheds, and regional environmental resilience

Typical grant

Median grant is $25,000, with the middle half between $10,000 and $75,000. The seven-figure checks go to Pittsburgh anchor institutions for capital projects and named research funds: the Warhol Museum, Pitt's cancer institute, the Eye & Ear Foundation, RIDC. Smaller grants are heavily repeated year over year to the same Pittsburgh nonprofits, and multiple grants to one recipient in a single year are common.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“OPERATING SUPPORT”
“CAPITAL SUPPORT”
“WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT”
“CAPACITY BUILDING”
“SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA”

Positioning adjacent work

Tie research to Pittsburgh economic outcomes: life sciences corridor, creative economy, clean energy workforce.
Ask $200,000 to $500,000 for a named pilot or capacity project, not general research overhead.
Name Allegheny County or Southwestern Pennsylvania as the geography in the first sentence.
Frame deliverables as operating or capital support with a strategic plan attached, their most common phrasing.

Worth knowing: This is a Pittsburgh funder first and almost only: 1,854 of the grants go to PA, and the Oregon and New York counts largely reflect donor-advised or affiliated vehicles rather than an out-of-state program. Giving is relationship-driven and repeats, with Carnegie Institute entities, the University of Pittsburgh, and Bridgeway Capital reappearing across years and multiple grants per year.

5 grants matching “multnomah” · $55,000

$15,000
Raphael House of Portland · Portland, OR · 2024
Shelter to stability: supporting safe housing for survivors fleeing abuse in multnomah county
$10,000
Reach Out and Read · Portland, OR · 2024
Reading service for children and families in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties
$5,000
Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah County · Portland, OR · 2024
Every child a reader program
$15,000
Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah County · Portland, OR · 2021
Every child a reader program
$10,000
Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah County · Portland, OR · 2021
Every child a reader program

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Carnegie Mellon University23 grants · $22.2M
Eye & Ear Foundation8 grants · $22.1M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum18 grants · $15.1M
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute10 grants · $12.0M
University of Pittsburgh43 grants · $11.4M
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources18 grants · $6.1M
Hill Community Development Corporation8 grants · $5.9M
Cinnaire Lending Corporation1 grant · $5.0M
Bridgeway Capital7 grants · $4.8M
Neighborhood Allies14 grants · $4.7M

Giving over time

$96.8M

2021

$96.2M

2022

$89.3M

2023

$87.8M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 3,418 grants.

$7.5M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Construction of new location for the miller institute for contemporary art
$5.0M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
The factory creative arts center
$5.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Center of excellence for patient-centered data analysis, clinical research, and innovative methodologies
$5.0M
Cinnaire Lending Corporation · Lansing, MI · 2022
Revolving fund in support of loans for allegheny county affordable housing preservation
$4.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Life sciences economic development corridor / developing innovative vision care for all
$4.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Life sciences economic development corridor / developing innovative vision care for all
$3.3M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Gift of hillman residence, morewood heights, for use as the university presidents residence
$3.0M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Building the creative economy - workforce programming and capital expansion
$3.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Life sciences economic development corridor / developing innovative vision care for all
$3.0M
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Toward the hillman fellows for innovative cancer research
$3.0M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Building the creative economy - workforce programming and capital expansion
$3.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Life sciences economic development corridor / developing innovative vision care for all
$3.0M
Hill Community Development Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Reconstruction of historic new granada building
$3.0M
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corp · Homestead, PA · 2023
Preservation and stabilization of carrie furnace
$3.0M
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Cultural district streetscape repairs and public realm improvements
$3.0M
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Toward the hillman fellows for innovative cancer research
$3.0M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Construction of new location for the miller institute for contemporary art
$3.0M
Eye & Ear Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Life sciences economic development corridor / developing innovative vision care for all
$3.0M
Primary Care Health Services · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Development of new homewood community health center
$3.0M
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward the hillman fellows for innovative cancer research
$3.0M
Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Construction of new college of osteopathic medicine
$3.0M
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward the hillman fellows for innovative cancer research
$2.7M
The Mon Valley Initiative · Homestead, PA · 2023
Preservation of affordable housing and development of internal real estate team
$2.5M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Building the creative economy - workforce programming and capital expansion
$2.5M
The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Post-secondary scholarship program for pittsburgh public school graduates
$2.3M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Facilities and capital improvements
$2.0M
Carlow University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Simulation lab and scholarships for enhanced health career training
$2.0M
Carnegie Institutecarnegie Museum of Natural History · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Reimagining the museum experience
$2.0M
Neighborhood Community Development Fund · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Disadvantaged small business capital access initiative
$2.0M
Ridc Regional Growth Fund · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Pennstart ramp up for increasing autonomy deployment
$2.0M
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Cultural district streetscape repairs and public realm improvements
$2.0M
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Lifex operational and programming support
$2.0M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Construction of new location for the miller institute for contemporary art
$2.0M
Rising Tide Partners · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Capital and capacity for affordable housing preservation
$1.8M
Innovatepgh Partnership · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Operating support for three-year strategy
$1.8M
Greenwood Plan · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Acquisition and renovation of pitt building in downtown pittsburgh
$1.7M
Action-Housing · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Coordination and stability of single room occupancy housing
$1.5M
African American Cultural Center · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Financial stabilization and operating support
$1.5M
Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Building the creative economy - workforce programming and capital expansion
$1.5M
Shepherd'S Heart Fellowship & Ministries · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Expansion of services to homeless veterans to prepare them for safe, appropriate, permanent housing
$1.5M
Bridgeway Capital · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Revolving loan fund for preservation and creation of affordable housing
$1.5M
Action-Housing · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Second avenue commons - downtown pittsburgh homeless shelter
$1.4M
Neighborhood Allies · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Reserve contribution and operating support
$1.4M
Three Rivers Mothers Milk Bank · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Building renovations
$1.3M
Just Mediation Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Expanding eviction prevention mediation
$1.3M
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Construction of new location for the miller institute for contemporary art
$1.3M
City of Bridges Clt · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Capacity and capital for permanent affordable housing projects
$1.3M
Manchester Craftsmen'S Guild · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Capital improvements for programmatic expansion
$1.2M
North Side Industrial Development Company · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Capital infusion for long-term financial stability
$1.2M
Millvale Borough Development Corporation · Millvale, PA · 2024
Operating and program support for the triboro ecodistrict
$1.0M
Allegheny County Department of Human Services · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Supportive services for people experiencing homelessness
$1.0M
Bridgeway Capital · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Energy efficiency loan fund
$1.0M
Locally Grown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Wilkinsburg facility capital improvements and operational support
$1.0M
Nybdc Local Development Corporation · Cranberry, PA · 2024
Disadvantaged small business capital access initiative
$1.0M
Rising Tide Partners · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Housing for those experiencing homelessness
$1.0M
T of L · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Remember, rebuild, renew capital campaign
$1.0M
Thrill Mill · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Operating support to launch new strategic plan focused on inclusive entrepreneurship
$1.0M
African American Cultural Center · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Operating, capacity building, and capital support
$1.0M
Allegheny Conference On Community Development · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Greater pittsburgh robotics & ai cluster fund
$1.0M
Citizen Science Lab · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Project dream mlk center for scientific excellence
$1.0M
Dollar Energy Fund · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Seed capital for utility scale solar projects
$1.0M
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Life sciences economic development corridor
$1.0M
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Lifex operational and programming support
$1.0M
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Construction of new visitor entrance
$1.0M
Hosanna House · Wilkinsburg, PA · 2022
Innovative capitalization initiatives to strengthen long-term finances
$1.0M
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Life sciences economic development corridor
$1.0M
Carnegie Institute · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Covid-19: arts and culture recovery support
$1.0M
Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Capital campaign pioneering pittsburgh's new workforce
$1.0M
Hill Community Development Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
New granada square and capacity building
$1.0M
Hill Renaissance Development Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Capital campaign for credit union expansion
$1.0M
Pittsburgh Symphony · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Extraordinary operating support for financial stabilization
$1.0M
Tree of Life Congregation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Remember, rebuild, renew capital campaign
$1.0M
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Life sciences economic development corridor
$1.0M
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Covid-19: entry renovation and recovery support
$975,000
Bethlehem Haven of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Pilot program for people experiencing homelessness with severe persistent mental illness and substance use disorder
$800,000
Light of Life Ministries · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Relocation and expansion of recovery housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness
$800,000
Startuptown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Innovatepgh phase ii - maximizing pittsburgh's innovation economy
$800,000
Bible Center Church · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Creation of preschool and working capital
$800,000
McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation · McKees Rocks, PA · 2021
Priority development projects and working capital
$750,000
Bike Share Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Adding fifty new stations to pittsburgh's pogoh bikeshare network
$750,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Teen workforce development programs in healthcare and business
$750,000
Bridgeway Capital · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Disadvantaged small business capital access initiative
$750,000
Pittsburgh Minority Business Accelerator · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Operating support and procurement initiative with anchor corporations
$750,000
Children'S Museum of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a workshop and community space
$750,000
Pittsburgh Minority Business Accelerator · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Operating support and procurement initiative with anchor corporations
$750,000
African American Cultural Center · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Final exhibit expenses, program, and general operations support
$750,000
Hill Community Development Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
New granada square and capacity building
$750,000
Manchester Craftsmen'S Guild · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Capital improvements for programmatic expansion
$725,000
Allegheny County Health Department · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Covid-19: communication and outreach
$700,000
Startuptown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Innovatepgh phase ii - maximizing pittsburgh's innovation economy
$625,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Construction of new location for the miller institute for contemporary art
$622,000
Southwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center · Pa, PA · 2022
Healthy allegheny challenge winner: roots of health
$608,000
Southwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Healthy allegheny challenge winner: roots of health
$600,000
Catapult Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Operating and growth support
$600,000
Catapult Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
Operating and growth support
$600,000
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Engaging the public in the august wilson archives
$600,000
Meta Mesh Wireless Communities · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Every1online, a program to expand affordable internet access in southwestern pennsylvania
$600,000
Startuptown · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Innovatepgh phase ii - maximizing pittsburgh's innovation economy
$500,000
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Capacity building initiative pilot projects and business planning
$500,000
Kidsvoice · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Expansion of services to support youth up to age 24 transitioning out of foster care

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.