Overview
The McElhattan Foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $246.6 million and annual expenses of $7.55 million. The foundation generates a revenue of about $152.9 million. It focuses on a wide range of subject areas including education, health, community and economic development, and human services, with a particular emphasis on children, youth, and economically disadvantaged individuals. The foundation supports initiatives in various cities across the United States, including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, among others. Key personnel include Kent D. McElhattan, who serves as President and Director, and Carole Bailey, the Executive Director, who is compensated for her role. The foundation's board comprises several directors who contribute their time without compensation. The McElhattan Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life through strategic philanthropy in the areas it serves.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $113,862,004 in 2023
83 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL | GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT) | 1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE ITASCA, IL US | 2022 |
| $1,000,000 | NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL | GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT) | 1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE ITASCA, IL US | 2023 |
| $1,000,000 | NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL | GENERAL SUPPORT (THREE YEAR GRANT) | 1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE ITASCA, IL US | 2024 |
| $777,815 | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | GENERAL SUPPORT ($500,000) FOUR YEAR GRANT, $87,498 TWO YEAR GRANT, GENERAL SUPPORT ($190,317) | 4200 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA US | 2022 |
| $525,388 | THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 950 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW ROOM 4 WASHINGTON, DC US | 2022 |
| $510,428 | THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT) | 950 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW ROOM 4 WASHINGTON, DC US | 2024 |
| $506,903 | THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT) | 950 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW ROOM 4 WASHINGTON, DC US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | UNITED WAY OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR GRANT) | 1250 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | KNOX AREA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE COMPANY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 343 MAIN ST PO BOX 636 KNOX, PA US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | GENERAL SUPPORT (FOUR YEAR GRANT) | 4200 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CB
CAROLE BAILEY
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $195453 | 2024 |
LC
LESLEY CARLIN
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $133926 | 2022 |
LC
LESLEY CARLIN
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $90323 | 2023 |
CB
CAROLE BAILEY
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $18468 | 2023 |
KDM
KENT D MCELHATTAN
| PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
ELB
ELAINE L BONOMA
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
SM
SHIRLEY MCELHATTAN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
LSB
LARRY S BLAIR
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
JW
JIM WOLL
| TREASURER | $0 | 2022 |
EM
ERIN MCELHATTAN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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