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Private foundation · EIN 25-1086799

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $14M in grants and contributions paid across 198 grants, with $448M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to West Virginia University Foundation Inc, Coalfield Development Corp and Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.

How to request funding

Contact
Jennifer Hammerstrom
Phone
4122463600
Address
1400 Benedum-Trees Building 223, Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa, 15237
Form and materials
You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://benedum.org/online-apply-report/online-apply-report/
Deadlines
The foundation does not have submission deadlines and applications are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions
The foundation generally does not make grants in support of: - organizations located outside west virginia or southwestern pennsylvania - individuals - organizations not exempt from taxation under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) - student aid, fellowships, or travel - construction or equipment - endowment - ongoing operating expenses - national organizations - biomedical research - religious organizations for religious purposes - individual elementary and secondary schools - annual appeals or membership drives - conferences, films, books, and audio-visual productions, unless an integral part of a foundation-supported program

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
West Virginia University Foundation IncMorgantown, WVFor the Sparking Early Literacy Growth in West Virginia Next Phase Grant Program, Which Supports Transformational Early Literacy Programs for Children in West V$348,000
Coalfield Development CorpHuntington, WVTo Launch a First of Its Kind Climate Change Resiliency Strategy to Transform the Economy in the Coalfields Region of West Virginia As Part of the National Buil$274,000
Central Susquehanna Intermediate UnitCamp Hill, PAFor the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance to Convene the Out-of-School Time Community Around a Cohesive Statewide Advocacy Agenda to Increase Dedicate$200,000
The Education Alliance-Business and Community for Public Schools IncCharleston, WVTo Create Accelerated Career Pathways From K-12 for High Skill/High Wage Jobs for Youth in Healthcare and Manufacturing Through the Career Acceleration, Readine$200,000
Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentPittsburgh, PATo Support the Allegheny Conferences 2024-2026 Work Plan, Which Strives to Advance a Thriving, Future-Focused Economy for Southwestern Pennsylvania$175,000
Friends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVFor the West Virginia Mountain Railroad Historic Trail Project, Which Aims to Activate the Strategy for a New 107-Mile Regional Trail Connecting 20 Towns and Hu$175,000
West Virginia Manufacturers Association Educational Fund IncBuckhannon, WVTo Strengthen West Virginias Manufacturing Career Pipeline, Through Advancing Manufacturing Education and Engaging Industry Professionals in High-Level Programm$160,000
Allegheny Intermediate UnitHomestead, PATo Support Catalytic Grantmaking That Enables Schools and Out-of-School Programs to Test Audacious Ideas Around Redesigning School Systems, Reengineering Instru$150,000
American Heart Association West VirginiaPittsburgh, PATo Catalyze the West Virginia Food Ecosystem by Evaluating and Strengthening the Capacity of Healthy Kids, Inc. and Their Central Kitchen Project (over Two Year$150,000
Pittsburgh Opera IncPittsburgh, PAFor Operating Support for the 2024-25 Season$150,000
Rivers of Steel Heritage CorporationHomestead, PATo Develop Sustainable Cultural/Economic Growth in the City of Monongahela and the Mid-Monongahela Valley (over Three Years)$150,000
The United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PATo Support the Professional Development Needs of Early Childhood Providers, As They Navigate New Methods of Classroom Delivery Designed to Reduce the Incidence $150,000
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PATo Support Valley Schools Child-Centered Learning Model Rooted in Connection to Nature, Through the Construction of the Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Nature Playground a$150,000
Team for West Virginia Children IncHuntington, WVFor Partners in Community Outreach to Build the Capacity of in-Home Family Education Programs to Serve Young Children and Their Families$145,000
Tug River Health Association IncGary, WVTo Staff and Re-Open Dental Services at the Main Health Center, at the School Based Health Center, and on a Mobile Unit$130,000
West Virginians for Affordable Health CareCharleston, WVTo Connect Every West Virginian, Especially Children, Low-Income Or Underemployed Workers, and People with Disabilities, to the Appropriate Healthcare System$130,000
West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineLewisburg, WVTo Create and Implement an Extensive Social Determinants of Health Clinical Rotation for Student Doctors to Enhance Care for Patients in Rural Communities$129,700
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time Apost IncPittsburgh, PATo Strengthen and Improve the Quality of Out-of-School Time Organizations in Allegheny County Through Advocacy, Professional Development, Networking, and Qualit$125,000
Edventure Group IncMorgantown, WVFor the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Which Promotes Connection and Collaboration of Entrepreneurs with Essential Resources to Ensure Any Individual $125,000
Greenbrier County Health Alliance IncLewisburg, WVTo Develop New Programs and Partnerships in Collaboration with the Center for Rural and Community Health to Address Health Disparities and Conduct Community-Dri$125,000
Intermediate Unit 1Coal Center, PATo Expand Bricolages "midnight Radio Jr." Programming Into All Intermediate Unit 1 Alternative Schools and Extend Programming Into Frazier and Magnolia Schools$125,000
Seed Sower IncMeadow Bridge, WVTo Support Sustainability Strategies for Recovery Housing and Transportation Programs$125,000
West Virginia Nonprofit AssociationWheeling, WVTo Refine the West Virginia Nonprofit Association's Programming and Strategies for Member Engagement and Recruitment, Addressing the Sector's Distinct Challenge$125,000
Everychild NowCharleston, WVFor Everychild Now to Advance Child Well-Being Through Five Critical Aspects of a Childs Life: Education, Economy, Connection, Neighborhood, and Healthcare$120,000
Main Street Morgantown IncMorgantown, WVFor the Artisan Entrepreneurship Program Which Will Help Morgantown-Area Creative Entrepreneurs Develop Sustainable Local Businesses by Providing Access to Low-$120,000

The 25 largest of 198 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://benedum.org/online-apply-report/online-apply-report/. Deadlines: The foundation does not have submission deadlines and applications are accepted throughout the year.. Restrictions: The foundation generally does not make grants in support of: - organizations located outside west virginia or southwestern pennsylvania - individuals - organizations not exempt from taxation under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) - student aid, fellowships, or travel - construction or equipment - endowment - ongoing operating expenses - national organizations - biomedical research - religious organizations for religious purposes - individual elementary and secondary schools - annual appeals or membership drives - conferences, films, books, and audio-visual productions, unless an integral part of a foundation-supported program. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $13,992,543 in grants and contributions paid (198 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to West Virginia University Foundation Inc (WV), $348K, Coalfield Development Corp (WV), $274K, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (PA), $200K, The Education Alliance-Business and Community for Public Schools Inc (WV), $200K and Allegheny Conference on Community Development (PA), $175K.