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Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation: 25 grants to organizations, $216,250 (tax year ended December 2025)
Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation, a private foundation in Pittsburgh, PA, paid 25 grants to organizations totaling $216,250 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on June 16, 2026. The largest was $15,000 to Familylinks in Pittsburgh, PA for young adults, ages 16 - 21 who are transitioning out of foster care are housed in a supervised apartment-style living to enable the successful transition to independent living..
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- EIN
- 250965465
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Assets
- $9,385,168
- Grants paid
- $216,250
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed June 16, 2026, IRS object ID 202621679349100602. It reported $216,250 in grants paid; 25 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Familylinks | Pittsburgh, PA | Young adults, ages 16 - 21 who are transitioning out of foster care are housed in a supervised apartment-style living to enable the successful transition to independent living. | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sojourner House | Pittsburgh, PA | Youth focused initiatives provide homework help; work to improve school attendance, academic performance; provide mentoring for teens grades 6 - 12 and summer camp for grades 1- 8 to reduce learning l | Mental health and crisis intervention | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Teen outreach program gives rising juniors and seniors paid work experiences, mentorship, training for those who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. 90% of seniors graduate on time; 82% w | $13,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth Guidance (becoming A Man) | West Homestead, PA | Works with 550 male students grades 6 to 12 to increase school engagement, academic attainment and improve social and emotional wellbeing through engagement with role models and being a reliable prese | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dragon's Den | Pittsburgh, PA | After school & summer camp for 250 youth in west homestead, whitaker and munhall. work with 30+ partners to offer workshops focused environment, culture/heritage, physical/mental health topics. | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Center & Shelter | Pittsburgh, PA | The 125 children living in shelter for 5 or more days will maintain school attendance; receive tutoring reading sessions and physical activity and engage in field trips. average length of stay is 60 d | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cafe Momentum | Pittsburgh, PA | Comprehensive 12-month program for teens 15-19 who have been involved with justice system. case managers and staff mentor and provide trauma informed care. participants work to advance their education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | Provides personalized support for youth 12-18 to overcome bullying, cultural & language barriers; social and emotional support in their native language. | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | Offers sumer camp for 250 children ages 5 - 16, providing developmental and enrichment programs; physical education and encouraging positive decision making; and reduce learning loss. | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Neighborhood Learning Alliance | Pittsburgh, PA | Program will support 100 youth 6 - 17,from mckeesport, wilkinsburg, duquesne and other low income communities, who would not otherwise be able to participate in the scouting program. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Open Up | Pittsburgh, PA | Will support elementary students and engage 10-15 high school mentors to close the education gap while removing the stigma often associated with tutoring and remedial reading. mentors will work as pai | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schools That Can | Pittsburgh, PA | Will work with 30 students ages 5 - 11 to pilot a student-led, community care system in schools for children with disabilities; high stress levels. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | An after school program for 250 children & teens k- 12 on the north side. participants receive homework help, transportation, extracurricular lessons, and engage in community service. high school stud | Community improvement and capacity building | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens | Glenshaw, PA | The shift program for middle school students brings stability to these children who face food insecurity, exposure to violence, unstable home environments by providing mentoring, counseling, trauma in | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brookline Teen Outreach | Pittsburgh, PA | After school program for 250 -300 teens from brookline, dormont, carrick, brentwood, mt. oliver and mt. lebanon. services include early mental health intervention, homework help, skill development, ca | Youth development | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Abiding Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | 9-month after school program for children, grades 1-5 in allentown & s. hilltop neighborhoods. programs include academic support, field trips, class in arts, cooking, environmental topics, & community | Mental health and crisis intervention | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steel City Squash | Pittsburgh, PA | An academic and athletic program encouraging students to challenge themselves and reach their fullest potential. program focuses on mentoring academic improvement, community service, physical fitness. | Education | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bender Leadership | Moon Township, PA | Mentoring, skill building of soft and workplace skills, including job search techniques, goal setting for youth ages 11 to 22 with disabilities. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Girls Inc of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Will partner with 40 schools and 6 universities to train 250 college students as mentors for elementary and middle school children ages 7-14. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodwill | Pittsburgh, PA | Youthworks - hire me will work with 450 youth ages 14-21 to develop life and social skills to successfully transition to paid employment. program includes job shadowing, mentoring and some participant | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Scouting America Laurel Highlands Countil | Pittsburgh, PA | An education to employment program for 800 high risk high school students. facilitators encourage critical thinking, career exploration, self-evaluation, job readiness skills & improving communication | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | Bethel Park, PA | Will acquire toys, games and creative materials and sensory supplies for the 125 children living in shelters. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Will Allen School Partnership | Pittsburgh, PA | Pathways program assists students in developing communication; time management and problem solving skills and are introduced to career opportunities in healthcare, it, energy, utilities and manufactur | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Allegheny County Camp Cadet | Ellwood City, PA | Executive director grant in support of the free weeklong summer program for girls and boys ages 12 to 14 to build confidence, discipline, and social skills while learning about law enforcement. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Executive director grant to assist those experiencing food insecurities. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 18, 2025, IRS object ID 202541699349100824. It reported $247,200 in grants paid; 28 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills Interfaith Movement | Bethel Park, PA | Support for service coordination and direct assistance programs that prevent families from facing financial or housing crises. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for mentor2.0, which provides guidance and educational opportunities to high school students experiencing homelessness through one-on-one mentorship and post-secondary preparation classes. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Women's Center & Shelter | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the children's advocacy program, which provides healing advocacy and counseling to child victims of intimate partner violence most of whom are experiencing homelessness. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Familylinks | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the homeless assistance fund, which provides critical financial assistance to families experiencing homelessness, transitioning to temporary or new permanent housing, or in imminent danger | Human services | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for winnie's wagon, a mobile classroom providing direct instruction, school supplies, internet connectivity, and technology for school-age children who are experiencing homelessness. | $13,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jubilee Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the preventing homelessness program, which provides one-time financial support for families in crisis to prevent their eviction or utility shut-offs while connecting families to job search | Human services | $13,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| East End Cooperative Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the school of nursing's mcginley-rice national symposium "exploring social justice for vulnerable populations: the face of the person who is incarcerated." | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brookline Teen Outreach | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for youth in the greater pittsburgh area to maximize their potential through educational and social programming, life skills workshops, tutoring, community service opportunities, and licensed | Youth development | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Angels' Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the family support program, which connects families with young children to resources including emergency housing, early childhood education and family support to improve options for housin | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for connecting, supporting, and advocating for the latino community. | Human services | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dragon's Den | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for programing to provide transformative learning environments through the use of a suspended obstacle course and other innovative programs designed to teach youth of diverse backgrounds and a | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Serenity Living Transitional Home | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the life stabilization program and/or the taking youth higher non-residential program | Housing and shelter | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hello Neighbor | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for refugee and immigrant familes by matching them with dedicated neighbors to guide and support them. | Human services | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Light of Life | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the women with children program, which provides subsidized apartments, training and education, childcare, and transportation support to mothers with children experiencing homelessness, or | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Childrens Home | Pittsburgh, PA | Support from promoting the health and well-being of infants and children through services that establish and strengthen the family. | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the provision of after-school programs and spaces for community building. | Community improvement and capacity building | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Youth Guidance (becoming A Man) | West Homestead, PA | Support for the creation and implementation of school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education and succeed in school and life. | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fbi Citizens' Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for promoting a safer community through community service projects, and to effect a more informed community about law enforcement, with particular emphasis on the mission, resources, and limit | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Steel City Squash | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for providing the space and tools needed to teach the community the sport of squash | Education | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aaron Donald 99 Solutions | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for program to help under-resourced youth by providing education and resources in supportive and safe environments so they are empowered academically, socially, and athletically. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Focus On Renewal | McKees Rocks, PA | Support for community development through connecting children, adults, and families with relationships, resources, and opportunities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education (fame) | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for african american youth to become student ambassadors of today, leaders of tomorrow and stewards of their communities by providing access to college preparatory education at participating i | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hearth | Glenshaw, PA | Support for a transitional housing program that provides housing and resources for women with children who are survivors of domestic violence | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jeremiah's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for the strong families program, which will provide free short-term emergency care for families in crisis with children under six. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Schools That Can | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for providing culturally relevant career readiness programming that helps schools meet student needs. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Valley Community Services | Braddock, PA | Support for strengthening, educating, and empowering children and familes through collaboration and resources while promoting safety, growth, and strong community. | Human services | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| PGH Arts & Lectures | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for connecting celebrated authors with the comunity, elevate civic discourse, and inspire creativity and a passion for the literary arts. | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimers Association | Pittsburgh, PA | In memory of previous pittsburgh child guidance president | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $93,500 |
| Education | $35,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $22,500 |
| Youth development | $19,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $18,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $8,500 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $750 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $463,450 |
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Updated June 16, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.