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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 25-1756557

McElhattan Foundation

A private foundation in Pittsburgh, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 105 grants and $7.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Stephanie Sweat
5840 Ellsworth Avenue Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 430-0090
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications should be submitted via the foundation website: mcelhattan.org
Deadlines
See mcelhattan.org for deadlines
Restrictions
Non-profits based in the united states may apply. Awards are restricted to ending death on the job, education, end of life planning and care, and economic development in knox and franklin pa.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,660,838

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $249,395,092

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,080,217

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $246,565,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,971,041

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $113,862,004

  • Tax year 2021

    $7,187,310

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $120,280,311

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,483,013

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $123,890,132

  • Tax year 2019

    $5,739,253

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $122,136,191

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,329,559

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $130,949,071

Grants paid in 2024

105 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Safety CouncilItasca, IL

    General support (three year grant)

    $1,000,000
  2. Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $438,000
  3. Clarion County Econcomic Development CorporationClarion, PA

    General support

    $408,000
  4. United Way of Venango CountyReno, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $292,700
  5. United Way of Southwestern PAPittsburgh, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $250,000
  6. Allegheny Partners for Out-Of-School TimePittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $165,000
  7. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $160,000
  8. Northwest CommissionOil City, PA

    General support

    $157,300
  9. Grow PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $150,000
  10. Teach PlusBoston, MA

    General support

    $150,000
  11. Grantmakers of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $150,000
  12. Rand CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $150,000
  13. Oil Region Alliance of BusinessOil City, PA

    General support

    $145,000
  14. Pennsylvania Educator Diversity ConsortiumWest Chester, PA

    General support

    $125,000
  15. The Passhe FoundationCarlisle, PA

    General support

    $115,000
  16. Iup Research InstituteIndiana, PA

    General support

    $110,000
  17. Ccac Educational FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $100,000
  18. University of Pittburgh School of NursingPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $100,000
  19. Keystone SmilesKnox, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $100,000
  20. Hosanna House IncWilkinsburg, PA

    General support

    $100,000
  21. Penn Hills Charter School of EntrepreneurshipPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $100,000
  22. Oil Region Astronomical SocietyOil City, PA

    General support

    $95,000
  23. Institute for Healthcare ImprovementBoston, MA

    General support

    $79,392
  24. Franklin Area School DistrictFranklin, PA

    General support

    $75,090
  25. Bible Center Church IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $75,000
  26. Fame - Fund for Advancement of Minorities ThroughPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $75,000
  27. National Center on Education and the EconomyWashington, DC

    General support

    $75,000
  28. ArysePittsburgh, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $66,667
  29. Hope GrowsMoon Township, PA

    General support

    $65,000
  30. City of FranklinFranklin, PA

    General support

    $63,000
  31. Urban Academy of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $62,500
  32. Children's Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $60,000
  33. Venango County Economic Development AuthorityOil City, PA

    General support

    $60,000
  34. Latino Community Learning CenterPittsburgh, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $50,000
  35. Gems-Girls Excelling in Math and ScienceFranklin, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  36. Melting Pot MinistriesBethel Park, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  37. The Pittsburgh ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  38. Homeless Children's Education FundPittsburgh, PA

    General support (multi-year grant)

    $50,000
  39. Rankin Christian CenterRankin, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  40. The Dragon's DenHomestead, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  41. Locally GrownPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  42. United Way of Clarion CountyClarion, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  43. Young Black Motivated Kings & QueensPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  44. Hope for Tomorrow IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  45. Manchester Youth Development CenterPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  46. Knox Volunteer Fire CompanyKnox, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  47. Achieva Family TrustPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  48. Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  49. Bridge Builders Community FoundationsFranklin, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  50. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  51. Franklin Moving Forward IncFranklin, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  52. Human Services Center Mon ValleyTurtle Creek, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  53. Knox Area Volunteer AmbulanceKnox, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  54. Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral HealthMechanicsburg, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  55. Shady Lane SchoolPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  56. Venango Chamber FoundationOil City, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  57. Industrial Arts WorkshopPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $45,000
  58. National Institute on Out-Of-School TimeWellesley, MA

    General support

    $43,200
  59. Women and Girls FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $40,000
  60. Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $40,000
  61. STEM Coding Lab IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $40,000
  62. Innovation Institute for Tommorw IncFranklin, PA

    General support

    $40,000
  63. Youth Alternatives IncOil City, PA

    General support

    $40,000
  64. Venture Outdoors IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $35,000
  65. Alumni Theater CompanyPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $35,000
  66. Maple Unified Student AcademyHomestead, PA

    General support

    $35,000
  67. Ach Clear PathwaysPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  68. Knox Public LibraryKnox, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  69. Abiding MissionsPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  70. Brookline Teen OutreachPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  71. Attack TheatrePittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  72. Sarah Heinz HousePittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  73. TECH25Mount Oliver, PA

    General support

    $30,000
  74. Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  75. Hopebound Ministries IncMoon Township, PA

    Mooncrest neighborhood programs

    $25,000
  76. American National Red CrossPtitsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  77. Monroeville Public Library FundMonroeville, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  78. Mustard Seed Missions of Venango CountySeneca, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  79. Outdoor Inclusion CoalitionPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  80. Focus on RenewalMcKees Rocks, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  81. Andrew Carnegie Free LibraryCarnegie, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  82. Bhutanese Community Association of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  83. Catholic Rural Ministry of the Oil City DeaneryOil City, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  84. Child Development Centers IncErie, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  85. Hospice and Palliative Nurses FoundationCarnegie, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  86. Manchester Craftmans GuildPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  87. South Hills Interfaith MovementBethel Park, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  88. The Citizen Science Lab - South HillsPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  89. The Legacy Arts ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  90. Union ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $25,000
  91. The Promise Center of HomewoodPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $22,500
  92. Northwest Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $21,000
  93. Rapid Response - Venango CountyFranklin, PA

    General support

    $20,000
  94. Garfield Community Farm IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $15,000
  95. M-PowerhousePittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $15,000
  96. Pittsburgh Center for Creative ReusePittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $12,000
  97. Keystone School DistrictKnox, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  98. Franklin Area Meals on WheelsFranklin, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  99. Pittsburgh Community Science WorkshopPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $10,000
  100. Pittsburgh Musical TheaterPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $7,500
  101. Knox Borough Police DepartmentKnox, PA

    General support

    $6,989
  102. Allegheny Youth DevelopmentPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $2,500
  103. Brothers and Sisters EmergingPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $2,500
  104. Oil Region Music Preservation MuseumFranklin, PA

    General support

    $2,500
  105. Youth Enrichment Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    General support

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education13 grants $1,138,00025% of the total
  2. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $1,050,00023% of the total
  3. Community development6 grants $345,0007% of the total
  4. Arts and culture10 grants $337,0007% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $300,0006% of the total
  6. Civil rights3 grants $244,3925% of the total
  7. 11 other causes27 grants $1,203,50026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania100 grants $6,433,246
  2. Illinois1 grant $1,000,000
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $122,592
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $75,000
  5. Texas1 grant $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kent D McElhattanPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Elaine L BonomaDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Shirley McElhattanDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Larry S BlairDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Jim WollTREASURER Hours 10Pay $0
  • Erin McElhattanDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Martha McElhattanSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • K Joshua McElhattanDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Carole BaileyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $53,865

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