The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania

Organization Overview

The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PHILANTHROPY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GWP PROVIDES PROGRAMMING, INFORMATION AND OTHER MEMBER SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MEMBER GRANTMAKERS. IT HOSTS AND FACILITATES INTERNAL FUNDERS' NETWORKS; DESIGNS AND DELIVERS ISSUE BRIEFINGS, SITE VISITS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY; AND DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES RESOURCE INFORMATION (E.G. NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITE CONTENT, AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTS) REFLECTING BEST PRACTICES. ADDITIONALLY, GWP CONDUCTS CUSTOM BENCHMARKING AND RESPONDS TO MEMBERS' INQUIRIES FOR DATA, RESEARCH OR OTHER RESOURCES UPON REQUEST. FINALLY, GWP MONITORS PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFITS (E.G. TREATMENT OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS), AND COMMUNICATES BOARD-ADOPTED POSITIONS TO POLICYMAKERS. SERVICES TO GRANTSEEKERS, NONPROFITS AND THE PUBLIC INCLUDE SPONSORING "MEET THE GRANTMAKERS" PROGRAMS; PROVISION OF THE COMMON GRANT APPLICATION AND REPORT FORMS; PARTICIPATION IN GREATER PITTSBURGH NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP, PANO AND OTHER NONPROFIT NETWORKS; SHARING COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON GWP'S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA; AND RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM GRANTSEEKERS AND NONPROFITS. GWP ANNUALLY COMPILES AND ANALYZES DATA REGARDING TRENDS AND CHARACTERISTICS IN CHARITABLE GIVING, AND MAKES THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND VIA COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS. IT ALSO REACHES OUT TO NON-MEMBER PHILANTHROPIES TO ENGAGE THEM BY SHARING SELECTED RESOURCES, EXTENDING INVITATIONS TO SELECTED GWP PROGRAMS, AND OFFERING SHORT-TERM GUEST MEMBERSHIPS. FINALLY, GWP CO-SPONSORS PA FOUNDATION STATS, AN ONLINE SOURCE OF DATA ON GIVING BY ALL PENNSYLVANIA FOUNDATIONS, VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE.


GWP ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS ADMINISTRATION FOR CO-FUNDED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOR ITS MEMBERS, AS SPECIAL PROJECTS. GRANT-SUPPORTED SPECIAL PROJECTS IN 2021 INCLUDED POST-PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF THE CENSUS 2020 PHILANTHROPIC FUND, WHICH ENABLED MEMBER FUNDERS TO COLLABORATE ON DIRECTING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT OUTREACH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING AN ACCURATE U.S. CENSUS COUNT. OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS IN 2021 INCLUDED KIDSBURGH.ORG (AN ONLINE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE REGION) AND REMAKE LEARNING (WHICH INCLUDES THE REMAKE LEARNING NETWORK, A CROSS-SECTOR COUNCIL OF CIVIC LEADERS, REMAKE LEARNING DAYS IN THE REGION AND NATIONALLY, DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION'S STEM ECOSYSTEM, CSFORPGH AND A RESEARCH PROJECT ENTITLED "SHIFTING POWER" WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH). TYPICAL SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR GWP MAY ALSO INCLUDE HOSTING EXPERT SPEAKERS FOR GWP MEMBER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND GRANT-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN GWP'S CAPACITY TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS (E.G. UPGRADING GWP'S WEBSITE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Barbara Sieck Taylor
Executive Director
$123,436
Laurel Randi
Secretary
$0
Kenneth Spruill
President
$0
Luci Dabney
Vice President
$0
Phil Koch
Treasurer
$0
Ann Dugan
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$347,947
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,647,650
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,995,597
Total Program Service Revenue$75,269
Investment income $16,288
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,093,159

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania has awarded $95,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY CENTER SOCIAL & URBAN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: CENSUS GRANT

$75,000

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

PURPOSE: CENSUS GRANT

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsyl Vania has recieved totaling $1,977,704.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP AMONG KIDSBURGH.ORG, THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, HUNDRED, AND LEARNING HEROES TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND SHARE PROMISING STRATEGIES TO BUILD STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SCHOOLS AND THE PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS OF THEIR STUDENTS

$1,000,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: K-12 EDUCATION

$332,588
Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A MULTI-CHANNEL MEDIA PLATFORM FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION

$250,000
Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS AS THEY LEARN ALONGSIDE THEIR CHILDREN WHILE ENGAGING IN HANDS-ON AND INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING A REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE LEARNING FESTIVAL

$210,000
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS

$23,000
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS

$23,000
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