The Sturges Foundation makes modest, locally focused grants concentrated on basic human services and education in the Pittsburgh region. Their giving favors repeat, unrestricted program support to a small set of organizations that serve military families, low‑income residents, and children at both early‑learning and secondary school levels.
Small number of modest grants concentrated among a handful of repeat grantees; typically unrestricted program support rather than project‑restricted funding, with emphasis on local organizations.
$12K
$179K
$24K
$15K
Most grants fall between $1K and $2K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$2K
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Notable grantees: Salvation Army, Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House, The Early Learning Institute, Kiski School
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALVATION ARMY | CARNEGIE, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| KISKI SCHOOL | SALTSBURG, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | LEWISBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SW PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500 | 2026 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| SALVATION ARMY | CARNEGIE, PA | $3,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| KISKI SCHOOL | SALTSBURG, PA | $2,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | LEWISBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SW PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500 | 2025 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| SALVATION ARMY | CARNEGIE, PA | $3,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,500 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| KISKI SCHOOL | SALTSBURG, PA | $2,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | LEWISBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500 | 2024 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| SALVATION ARMY | CARNEGIE, PA | $3,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| KISKI SCHOOL | SALTSBURG, PA | $2,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | LEWISBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500 | 2023 | SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION |
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
$2,500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
KISKI SCHOOL
$2,000SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SW PA
$500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
$2,500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
KISKI SCHOOL
$2,000SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SW PA
$500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
$2,500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
KISKI SCHOOL
$2,000SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF PITTSBURGH
$500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
SALVATION ARMY
$3,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
$2,500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
KISKI SCHOOL
$2,000SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF PITTSBURGH
$500SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT'S MISSION