Al Spencer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 25-1843761
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Al Spencer Foundation has awarded 105 grants totaling $4,274,150 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $270,000, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (62%), Fombell (10%), Ellwood City (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 185% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (70%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Al Spencer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina's Light Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2024 Grant Making | 2024 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Of Greater Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Big Futures Mentor 2.0 Program | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2025 Outreach Day Camp Program | 2024 |
| Caf Momentum | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Pittsburgh Operations Mental Health Program | 2024 |
| Canine Companions | $10,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners In Education Foundation | $10,000 | Latrobe, PA, US | Steven Locascio Memorial Fund | 2024 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | $7,000 | Cranberry Twp, PA, US | Players' Game Jerseys | 2024 |
| Nazareth Prep | $18,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Student Scholarships | 2024 |
| Pennies From Heaven | $5,000 | Bradford Woods, PA, US | 2025 Grant Making | 2024 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $100,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | 2024 Grant Agreement | 2024 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp | $50,000 | Polk, PA, US | 2024 Grant Agreement | 2024 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | Wexford, PA, US | Occupational Therapy Program | 2024 |
| The United Methodist Church Union | $104,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2024 Grant Agreement | 2024 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Child Life Program | 2024 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Maintenance Of Foundation's Missionary Homes | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $232,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2024 Grant Agreement | 2024 |
| Alina's Light Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2024 Grant Making | 2023 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Of Greater Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Pittsburgh Big Impact Fund | 2023 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | $165,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2023 Grant Agreement | 2023 |
| Canine Companions | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $270,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2023 Grant Agreement | 2023 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp | $50,000 | Polk, PA, US | Water Line Project | 2023 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners In Education Foundation | $20,000 | Latrobe, PA, US | Steven Locascio Memorial Fund | 2023 |
| Kidcelerate | $41,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2023 Grant Agreement | 2023 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $50,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | 2023 Grant Agreement | 2023 |
| Pennies From Heaven | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2024 Grant Agreement | 2023 |
| The Miracle League Of Moon Township | $20,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | Purchase And Installation Of Playground Surface | 2023 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | Wexford, PA, US | Speech Therapy Program | 2023 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Of Greater Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Community Based Program | 2022 |
| Alina's Light Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2023 Grant Making | 2022 |
| Pennies From Heaven | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2023 Grant Making | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Child Life Program | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | Wexford, PA, US | Speech Therapy Program | 2022 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $50,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Dining Hall Project (Phase 3) | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Laurel Highland Council | $45,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Trailblazer Scouts Fun Day | 2022 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | $10,000 | Cranberry Twp, PA, US | 2022 Grant Making | 2022 |
| Canine Companions | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Grant Making | 2022 |
| The Miracle League Of Moon Township | $20,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | Construction Of Miracle League Field And Playground | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $225,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2022 Grant Agreement | 2022 |
| Kidcelerate | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2022 & 2023 Programming | 2022 |
| Kidcelerate | $40,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Green Thumb Project | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Of Pittsburgh | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Museum Lab Program | 2022 |
| The United Methodist Church Union | $8,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Bridge Security System | 2022 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners In Education Foundation | $20,000 | Latrobe, PA, US | Steven Locascio Memorial Fund | 2022 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp | $10,000 | Polk, PA, US | Bathhouse Project | 2022 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | $76,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Installation Of Playground Underdrain And Stone Regrading | 2022 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Child Life Department Fund | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $75,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Consulting Services From Csg Urban Partners, Llc | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Advisory Consultant; Camp Maintenance | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $33,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Kon O Kwee Camping Director's 2022 Compensation | 2021 |
| Allegheny Ymca | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | New Bedframes And Matresses | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Attendance At 2022 Naydo Conference | 2021 |
| The Miracle League Of Moon Township | $50,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | Construction Of Miracle League Field And Playground | 2021 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | $18,000 | Cranberry Twp, PA, US | Purchase Of 124 Hockey Jerseys | 2021 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $126,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Dining Hall Project (phase 2) And Term Loan Payoff | 2021 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | $100,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Purchase And Renovation Of An Urban Missionary Home | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Laurel Highland Council | $45,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Trailblazer Scouts Fun Day | 2021 |
| Pennies From Heaven | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2022 Grant Making | 2021 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $5,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The United Methodist Church Union | $22,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Renovate The Kitchen To Provide Kids Meal Network Program | 2021 |
| Stem Coding Lab | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Support Programs In Two New Schools For One Year | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh Child Life Program | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $33,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Assistance Toward Camping Directors 2021 Compensation | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $177,250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2021 Executive Recruitment, Professional Development And Staff Retention; Pandemic Recovery And Support; Miscellaneous Items | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $38,400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Snavely Lodge Improvents ($7,400); Kubota Utility Vehicle ($16,000); Covid-19 Related Expenses ($15,000) | 2020 |
| Allegheny Ymca | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | New Beds And Mattress | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Restructuring Consulting Services; Property Appraisals | 2020 |
| The Miracle League Of Moon Township | $50,000 | Coraopolis, PA, US | Construction Of Miracle League Field And Playground | 2020 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | $5,000 | Cranberry Twp, PA, US | Purchase Of Hockey Sleds | 2020 |
| Pine Valley Camp | $25,000 | Ellwood City, PA, US | Pine Valley Camp Repairs And Maintenance As Needed | 2020 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | $5,000 | Bethel Park, PA, US | Ending Food Insecurity In Community | 2020 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | Wexford, PA, US | Speech Therapy Program | 2020 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $100,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Bethesda Hospital Emergency Services Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | "new Money" Matching Campaign | 2020 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $50,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Pool Project | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $65,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purposes Of Funding The Executive & Volunteer Professional Development Program | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $150,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Provide Funding For Vendors | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Provide Funding For A 3 Year Subscription To Board Bookit Prtal Software | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $15,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Camp Directory And Staff Development | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $10,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Camp Spencer Superstars | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $1,000 | Fombell, PA, US | To Provide Funding For Camp Spencer Trone Zone Rehab Project | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $3,500 | Fombell, PA, US | To Provide Funding For Pvc Wheelchairs | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $27,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Provide Funding For A Passenger School Bus | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $80,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Provide Funding For A Pool Roof | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $50,000 | Fombell, PA, US | To Provide Funding For The Ymca Pool Project | 2018 |
| Pennies From Heaven | $5,000 | Bradford Woods, PA, US | To Provide Funds For Grant Making | 2018 |
| Three Rivers Rowing Association | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | To Provide Funding For The First Row Program | 2018 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $150,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Pool Project | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $60,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purposes Of Funding The Executive & Volunteer Professional Development Program | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $150,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Improving Working Capital Position | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Spencer Family Ymca New Hockey Benches | 2017 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $5,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Camp Staff Conference Attendance | 2017 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $10,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Camp Spencer Superstars | 2017 |
| Ymca Camp Kon-o-kweespencer | $20,000 | Fombell, PA, US | Camp Cable/internet Service Project | 2017 |
| Wilmerding Ymca | $5,000 | Wilmerding, PA, US | Weekend Power Pack Supplemental Food Program | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purposes Of Funding The Weekend Power Pack Supplemental Food Program | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $40,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purposes Of Funding The Executive & Volunteer Professional Development Program | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The 2016-2017 Homewood Lighthouse Project Programming | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The 2016 Camp Spencer Superstars | 2016 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The Tavr Program At The Bethesda Heart Hospital | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $52,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The Snavely Lodge Deck, Spencer Barn Deck, High Ropes Course, And The Council Tree Lightning Rod Project | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $36,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The Design And Contruction Of The Amphitheater At Zivic Pond | 2016 |
| Northside Food Pantry | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | For The Purpose Of Funding The Northside Pantrys Purchases | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Greater Pittsburgh | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 25-1843761 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 30 ISABELLA STREET SUITE 107 Pittsburgh, PA 15212-0000 |
Key People (2)
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Forms 990-PF
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