The McCune Foundation (PNC Bank NA) is a Pittsburgh‑area funder that concentrates large, catalytic grants to strengthen regional institutions and neighborhood revitalization. Its giving prioritizes higher education and workforce pathways, community foundations and local capacity building, health and human services for vulnerable populations, and civic/arts investments that improve quality of life along Pittsburgh’s riverfront and neighborhoods. Grants are predominantly large, often one‑time or capital-level awards to a small set of organizations playing leadership roles in the region.
A defining feature of Mccune Foundation Pnc Bank Na is the size of its awards: in the recent grants list, it made a $12,210,000 general-support grant to Carlow University and a $10,167,120 general-support grant to Community Foundation of the Alleghenies. Those commitments fit a pattern of large, usually general-support grants to a relatively small set of regional institutions that hold important roles in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The foundation’s giving reaches higher education, neighborhood and riverfront revitalization, human services, community foundations, and cultural organizations. Recent examples include Allegheny Health Network, Mon Valley Initiative, Hosanna House, Allegheny College, Riverlife, and Washington County Community Foundation. The portfolio suggests a funder that works through established nonprofits rather than individuals or short-term projects, with many awards positioned as operating or mission support. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on institutional capacity and long-horizon local impact, especially for organizations serving Pittsburgh and nearby communities.
Higher education is one of the clearest lanes in the recent record. The foundation gave $12,210,000 to Carlow University for general support and $6,000,000 to Allegheny College for general support, alongside a $1,050,000 urban research and support grant to the University of Pittsburgh. In civic and neighborhood work, it awarded $7,250,000 to Mon Valley Initiative and $5,009,385 to Riverlife, both for general support tied to regional development. Human services also appear prominently: Hosanna House received $6,994,288, while the Women’s Center & Shelter of Pittsburgh received $1,515,000, each as general support. Cultural anchor institutions are another recurring theme, with $4,000,000 to Andy Warhol Museum and $3,500,000 to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
The typical grant size is large: p25 is $52,500, median is $150,000, and p75 is $310,000. Recent awards also show a long upper tail, with several multi-million-dollar grants. The foundation is a Bank DAF Program and does not fund individuals. The recent grants list includes repeated support for the same organizations across years, such as Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and Neighborhood Allies Pittsburgh Partnership for Development, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. Its active programs are invitation-only, including Standard Grants, Readiness Grants, Concept Testing, and Sunset Grants.
$41.8M
$90.9M
$20.1M
$44.6M
Most grants fall between $53K and $310K, with a median of $150K.
25th Percentile
$53K
Median
$150K
75th Percentile
$310K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of regional grantees—frequent large or capital awards rather than many small grants; some repeat funding to core partners and strategic investments in civic anchors and community intermediaries.
Notable grantees: Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, Carlow University, Hosanna House, Riverlife, Mon Valley Initiative
Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Pennsylvania: 99% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the top giving state is PA. The recent list is centered on Pittsburgh, with additional grants to Johnstown, Homestead, Meadville, Eighty Four, Greensburg, Westford, and Pittsburgh-area institutions serving Southwestern Pennsylvania. One recent award went outside Pennsylvania to Family House Inc in San Francisco, but the broader distribution remains local and state-focused. The recipient country distribution shows 239 grants in the US and none elsewhere.
The recent grants show support for higher education, community foundations, neighborhood and riverfront revitalization, human services, cultural institutions, and health-related organizations. Examples in the record include large general-support grants to universities, community foundations, arts institutions, food access groups, and health centers.
The typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $52,500, the median is $150,000, and the 75th percentile is $310,000. The recent grants list also includes multi-million-dollar awards, so the distribution runs from smaller awards up to very large catalytic grants.
Its active grant programs are invitation-only. The listed programs — including Standard Grants, Concept Testing, Readiness Grants, Sunset Grants, and Select Large Sunset Grants — all indicate no unsolicited applications.
The foundation’s giving is local and overwhelmingly Pennsylvania-based. Ninety-nine percent of grants go to recipients in PA, and the recent list is centered on Pittsburgh and nearby Southwestern Pennsylvania communities such as Johnstown, Homestead, Meadville, Eighty Four, Greensburg, and Westford.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE | MEADVILLE, PA | $9,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RIVERS OF STEEL INDUSTRY HERITAGE CORP | HOMESTEAD, PA | $4,739,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFESTEPS INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $3,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ADELPHOI INC | MILIVATE, PA | $3,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS | FARMINGTON, PA | $2,500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY | MOON TOWNSHIP, PA | $2,000,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RIVERVIEW CHILDREN'S CENTER | VERONA, PA | $1,500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANGELS PLACE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,325,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GRANTMAKERS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $844,750 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WILKINSBURG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP | PITTSBURGH, PA | $750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S CENTER & SHELTER OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLIND & VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH | HOMESTEAD, PA | $650,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILYLINKS INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $650,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SQUIRREL HILL HEALTH CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | PITTSBURGH, PA | $475,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $430,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $400,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF HOMESTEAD PENNSYLVANIA | MUNHALL, PA | $355,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARLOW UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNION PROJECT | PITTSBURGH, PA | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER PGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $340,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $330,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EAST LIBERTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $325,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBOR WORKS OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $300,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $300,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| POISE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HILL DANCE ACADEMY THEATRE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW HAZLETT CENTER FOR PERF ARTS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH | ALLISON PARK, PA | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $185,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MATTRESS FACTORY LTD | PITTSBURGH, PA | $185,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FDN OF FAYETTE COUNTY | UNIONTOWN, PA | $175,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $165,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST VINCENT COLLEGE | LATROBE, PA | $160,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEPAUL SCHOOL FOR HEARING AND SPEECH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR CARE | OAKMONT, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIKE PITTSBURGH INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ERADICATE HATE GLOBAL SUMMIT | PITTSBURGH, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INDUSTRIAL ARTS WORKSHOP | PITTSBURGH, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHATHAM UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURG, PA | $140,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOJOURNER HOUSE | PROVIDENCE, RI | $130,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLOBAL LINKS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YWCA OF GREATER PITTBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH CIVIC LIGHT OPERA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT STOCK GIFT |
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
$9,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RIVERS OF STEEL INDUSTRY HERITAGE CORP
$4,739,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LIFESTEPS INC
$3,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ADELPHOI INC
$3,000,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
WILKINSBURG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$750,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BLIND & VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH
$650,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
$430,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF HOMESTEAD PENNSYLVANIA
$355,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER CARNEGIE MUSEUMS OF PITTSBURGH
$350,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEIGHBOR WORKS OF WESTERN PA
$300,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HILL DANCE ACADEMY THEATRE
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION
$185,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FDN OF FAYETTE COUNTY
$175,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEPAUL SCHOOL FOR HEARING AND SPEECH
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PITTSBURGH CIVIC LIGHT OPERA
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT STOCK GIFT