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Federated Investors Foundation Inc

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$686k
Granted FY2024still arriving
59
Grants FY2024still arriving
10
States reached
$103k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0195% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2021 to 2025.

Public Benefit$845kEducation$225kPhilanthropy$207kArts & Culture$161kCommunity Improvement$100kHealth$91kCivil Rights$78kReligion$71kOther$0
02FY2024 · 59 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 59 grants below total $625,650, the rows itemized in this filing. The $685,900 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $60,250 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k43 grants · $147k
  • $10k–50k14 grants · $276k
  • $50k–250k2 grants · $203k
$5,000
Median grant
10
States reached
$1.8M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
United Way of Southwest Pennsylvania$103,400
Allegheny Conference on Community Development$100,000
Americans United for Life$45,000
Oakland Catholic High School$35,000
St. Vincent College (Benedictine Society of Westmoreland)$25,000
Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh$25,000
The Becket Fund$25,000
Historical Society of W. PA - Heinz History Center$20,000
CCAC Workforce Development Facility$20,000
Pittsburgh Opera$20,000
Family House$10,500
Allegheny Health Network$10,000
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (PGH Trust for Cultural Resources)$10,000
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh$10,000
University of Pgh- (Pittsburgh's Tomorrow Project)$10,000
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Dollar for dollar, its grants (FY21–25) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 9%. 100% of its dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 9%See Attachment 6: $759k → 11%See Attachment 6: $688k → 11%See Attachment 8: $681k → 11%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

68%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$859k · 36 repeat orgs$409k to everyone else

36 repeat relationships: 36 still active in FY2024, 0 since wound down; 23 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

36
15

Total granted

$859k
$197k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+12%
+71%

Still filing today

72%
33%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 66% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $212k went to new ones.

50%100%’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’23’24
HealthArts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesCivil RightsSocial ScienceOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • AU
    Americans United for Life Inc
    2× · 2023–2024 · $75k · revenue +10%
  • TB
    The Becket Fund
    2× · 2023–2024 · $50k · revenue +2%
  • PO
    PITTSBURGH OPERA INC
    2× · 2023–2024 · $45k · revenue +2%

Funded once

  • AC
    Allegheny Conference on Coi
    one grant, 2023 · $163k
  • PP
    Pittsburgh Public Theatre
    one grant, 2023 · $5k
  • NK
    National Kidney Foundation
    one grant, 2023 · $5k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Point Park University

Provides innovative education in a dynamic urban setting. dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement,we prepare students of diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, skill,and experience to lead meaningful lives as informed…

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2
University of Pittsburgh

The university of pittsburgh, founded in 1787, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the united states and one of the nation's top public research universities. for more than two centuries, the university of pittsburgh…

Education
3
Pittsburgh Council On Higher Education

To provide a means for sharing resources and information among members, engage in joint projects, and offer a common voice on educational matters.

Education
4
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

Pidc plans and implements economic development initiatives (see schedule o) which enhance the competitive environment, generate jobs and produce higher tax ratables throughout philadelphia.

Community Improvement
5
Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium Inc

To support education and research at college, university, and research libraries.

Education
6
American Academy of Pediatrics Pennsylvania Chapter

The mission of the pa aap is to promote the equitable health and well-being of all pennsylvania children. as experts in pediatric healthcare, we are committed to fostering collaboration among pediatricians, families, and community partners…

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7
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

The pennsylvania chamber of business and industry is the largest broad-based business association in pennsylvania. thousands of members throughout the commonwealth employ greater than 50 percent of pennsylvania's private workforce.…

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8
The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation

The pittsburgh promise promotes high educational aspirations among urban youth, funds scholarships for post-secondary access, and fuels a prepared and diverse regional workforce.

Philanthropy
9
Albright College

As a diverse community of learners, we cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience.

Education
10
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

The western pennsylvania conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with clean waters and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas for the benefit of present and future generations. the conservancy…

Environment
11
Pidc Development Management Corporation

Pidc dmc administers and coordinates various development projects for the city and other not-for-profit entities.

Community Improvement
12
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United way's mission is to end intergenerational poverty in our region by harnessing, leveraging and strategically investing the collective power of donors, advocates and volunteers, to help individuals and families break the cycle of…

Philanthropy
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is The Mentoring Partnership of Sw Pa; the most unlike its peers is Delaware County Detachment Marine Corps League 288. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

43 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 43 of the 75 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
43/43
Grantees still filing
29/43
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

United Way of Southwest Pennsylvania: $205,900 · OtherUnited Way of Southwest PennsylvaniaAllegheny Conference on Coi: $163,000 · OtherAllegheny Conference on CoiALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: $100,000 · OtherALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTOAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INC: $70,000 · OtherOAKLAND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INCHistorical Society of W. PA - Heinz History Center: $50,000 · OtherSt. Vincent College (Benedictine Society of Westmoreland): $50,000 · OtherCatholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh: $50,000 · Other+44 more: $250,250 · Other+44 moreAmericans United for Life Inc: $75,000 · Civil Rights+1 more: $2,000 · Civil RightsPITTSBURGH OPERA INC: $45,000 · Arts & CultureRIVER CITY BRASS BAND INC: $10,000 · Arts & CultureCARNEGIE INSTITUTE: $10,000 · Arts & CulturePITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER CORPORATION: $5,000 · Arts & CultureCHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH: $2,500 · Arts & CulturePITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE INC: $2,500 · Arts & CultureEXTRA MILE EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $43,500 · EducationCARSON SCHOLARS FUND INC: $10,000 · EducationFOUNDATION FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM INC: $8,000 · EducationTHE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY: $2,500 · Education+1 more: $1,000 · EducationFAMILY HOUSE INC: $20,500 · HealthBREAKTHROUGH T1D: $10,000 · HealthEPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL PA: $10,000 · HealthTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH: $5,000 · HealthAmerican Heart Association Inc: $5,000 · HealthSpina Bifida Assoc of Western PA: $5,000 · HealthACHIEVA: $3,000 · HealthThe Becket Fund: $50,000 · Social ScienceAMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH: $7,500 · Social ScienceWORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH: $20,000 · InternationalJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC: $1,000 · International
Other$939,150Civil Rights$77,000Arts & Culture$75,000Education$65,000Health$58,500Social Science$57,500International$21,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: $100,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetAmericans United for Life Inc: $75,000 over 2y, 1.5% of budgetThe Becket Fund: $50,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetPITTSBURGH OPERA INC: $45,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetEXTRA MILE EDUCATION FOUNDATION: $43,500 over 2y, 1.3% of budgetTHE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND (DBA THE IRELAND FUNDS AMERICA/THE IRELAND FUNDS): $25,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFAMILY HOUSE INC: $20,500 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetWORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH: $20,000 over 2y, 1.7% of budgetBREAKTHROUGH T1D: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetRIVER CITY BRASS BAND INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.5% of budgetCARNEGIE INSTITUTE: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetEPILEPSY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL PA: $10,000 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetTHE NAPA INSTITUTE: $10,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetFOUNDATION FOR STUDENT COMMUNICATIONINC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.9% of budgetCARSON SCHOLARS FUND INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetFOUNDATION FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM INC: $8,000 over 1y, 7.5% of budgetRIVERLIFE: $7,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetAMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH: $7,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetHOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION: $7,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH: $6,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetVISABILITY: $6,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetTHE CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER CORPORATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH: $5,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetTHE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP OF SW PA: $5,000 over 1y, 1.2% of budgetEMMAUS COMMUNITY OF PITTSBURGH INC: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican Heart Association Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSpina Bifida Assoc of Western PA: $5,000 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Inc: $3,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetACHIEVA: $3,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetCHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetYOUNG MEN AND WOMEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION AND IRENE KAUFMANN CENT: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetMIGHTY PENGUINS SLED HOCKEY: $2,000 over 2y, 0.7% of budgetActon Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAngels Place Inc: $2,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetSOUTH HILLS INTERFAITH MINISTRIES: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTAX FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetCHAMINADE DEVELOPMENT FUND INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetREBECCA A COPELAND FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetJUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The United Way of Sou…The Pittsburgh Founda…Eqt FoundationUpmc GroupClapp G H Decd Char a…Hillman Family Founda…Pittsburgh Penguins F…The Grable FoundationRichard King Mellon F…The Heinz EndowmentsThe Buhl FoundationThe Jack Buncher Foun…
The United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPA45.6× affinity20 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · The Pittsburgh Foundation · Eqt Foundation · Upmc Group · Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr · Hillman Family Foundations · Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation · The Grable Foundation · Richard King Mellon Foundation · The Heinz Endowments · The Buhl Foundation · The Jack Buncher Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Federated Investors Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Federated Investors Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2020
’20
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%1%3%4%5%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–5%
    typical government reliance, FY20–20
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 75 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

    Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2025) is on record and reports $681k of grant expense with no grantee named in the published copy. A private foundation itemizes every grant it makes, so a return carrying none has filed its list as an attachment that the public copy does not include. The figures above are therefore from FY2024, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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