Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation
EIN 232887993Total Given 2020–2024
$1.5M
55 grants · $301K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $20K–$30K
grant size
62%
deep partner · 10/16 multi-year
repeat
$47.8M
Assets (2024)
16
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
PAUL G BENEDUM JR FOUNDATION
Phone
(412) 288-0280
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO SPECIAL FORM REQUIRED
Restrictions
NONE, EXCEPT THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A PUBLIC CHARITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $203K | $4.0M | $154K | 10 |
| 2021 | $203K | $4.7M | $444K | 10 |
| 2022 | $203K | $4.0M | $447K | 10 |
| 2023 | $204K | $20.5M | $477K | 10 |
| 2024 | $690K | $47.8M | $26.6M | 15 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 55 grants on record
Minimum
$9K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$20K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MH
Michael S Higgins
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
JH
John C Harmon
5+ yrs
President/Trustee
Leadership
TM
Thomas L Myron Jr
5+ yrs
Assistant. Secretary/Assistant. Treasurer. / Trustee
Leadership
DJ
Donna B Johnson
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
ES
Edwin F Scheetz Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
HB
Henry a Bergstrom Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
LW
Lance a Whiteman
3 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard B Meyer
5+ yrs
Chief Inv Officer/Trustee
PB
Paul G Benedum Jr
4 yrs
Chairman/Trustee
Leadership
PE
Paul G Benedum Jr Estate
Chairman/Trustee
Leadership
JH
John C Harmon
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
TM
Thomas L Myron Jr
5+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/
Leadership
DJ
Donna B Johnson
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
HB
Henry a Bergstrom Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
LW
Lance a Whiteman
3 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard B Meyer
5+ yrs
Trustee
MH
Michael S Higgins
5+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edwin F Scheetz Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
RB
Richard F Bumer
4 yrs
Chief Inv Officer/Trustee
PB
Paul G Benedum Jr
4 yrs
Chairman/Trustee
Leadership
JH
John C Harmon
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
DJ
Donna B Johnson
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
TM
Thomas L Myron Jr
5+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/
Leadership
LW
Lance a Whiteman
3 yrs
Trustee
HB
Henry a Bergstrom Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
RB
Richard F Bumer
4 yrs
Chief Inv Officer/Trustee
ES
Edwin F Scheetz Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
MH
Michael S Higgins
5+ yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard B Meyer
5+ yrs
Trustee
JH
John C Harmon
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
PB
Paul G Benedum Jr
4 yrs
Chairman/Trustee
Leadership
TM
Thomas L Myron Jr
5+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/
Leadership
DJ
Donna B Johnson
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
RM
Richard B Meyer
5+ yrs
Trustee
MH
Michael S Higgins
5+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edwin F Scheetz Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
RB
Richard F Bumer
4 yrs
Chief Inv Officer/Trustee
HB
Henry a Bergstrom Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
PB
Paul G Benedum Jr
4 yrs
Chairman/Trustee
Leadership
JH
John C Harmon
5+ yrs
Vice President/Trustee
Leadership
TM
Thomas L Myron Jr
5+ yrs
Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer/
Leadership
DJ
Donna B Johnson
5+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee
Leadership
RM
Richard B Meyer
5+ yrs
Trustee
MH
Michael S Higgins
5+ yrs
Trustee
ES
Edwin F Scheetz Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
RB
Richard F Bumer
4 yrs
Chief Inv Officer/Trustee
HB
Henry a Bergstrom Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (55 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Carnegie Institue-Museums | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Ymca of Collier Country-Naples Fl | Marco Island, FL | $100,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Valley School of Ligonier - Nature Playground & Trout Program | Ligonier, PA | $50,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Urban Christian School | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| The Kiski School | Saltsburg, PA | $30,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Kiski Minetas Springs School | Saltsburg, PA | $27,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Kiski Minetas Springs School | Saltsburg, PA | $27,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Kiski Minetas Springs School | Saltsburg, PA | $27,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Kiski Minetas Springs School | Saltsburg, PA | $27,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $25,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Linsly School | Wheeling, WV | $25,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Crossroads Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | $20,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Linsly School | Wheeling, WV | $20,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |