Ayers Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3272241
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Ayers Foundation has awarded 200 grants totaling $4,005,473 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $110,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 23 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (77%), Zelienople (8%), Ardmore (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 23% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (60%). 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 Ayers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $57,265 | New York, NY, US | Village Time Gala Sponshorship (Ishema Level) | 2024 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $36,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Community Park Association | $6,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $30,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | Luz De Vida/third Floor Youth Transitional Home | 2024 |
| Heritage Community Initiatives | $10,000 | Braddock, PA, US | Heritage Education Programs | 2024 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Hosanna House | $10,000 | Wilkinsburg, PA, US | 2024-2025 Hope Academy | 2024 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Increasing Workforce Development Impact | 2024 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| People Of Peru Project | $30,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2024 |
| Peru Champs Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $50,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Trying Together | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Early Childhood Education (Cda) Access | 2024 |
| Urban Impact | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Urban Impact - Early Impact | 2024 |
| Westminster College | $9,000 | New Wilmington, PA, US | Fireworks Display - Honoring Gene Decaprio | 2024 |
| First Alliance Church | $5,000 | Mckees Rocks, PA, US | Great Commission Fund - Honoring Dorothy Kennedy | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Center For The Arts | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2024 |
| Contemporary Craft | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Teen Apprentice In Craft & Technology | 2024 |
| Morehead State University | $25,000 | Morehead, KY, US | Daniel L. Mcgowan Lifetime Learning Scholarship | 2024 |
| Zebra Youth | $20,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Improve Transportation For Lgbtq+ Youth | 2024 |
| York Street Project | $20,000 | Jersey City, NJ, US | The Nurturing Place | 2024 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Community Park Association | $10,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $30,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| People Of Peru Project | $30,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Peru Champs Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $50,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $7,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| The American Red Cross | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General | 2023 |
| Zero Prostate Cancer | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Drexel University | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Heritage Community Initiatives | $10,000 | Braddock, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Hosanna House | $10,000 | Wilkinsburg, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Trying Together | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Urban Impact | $7,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Wonderspring | $10,000 | Narberth, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Ablegamers Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Kearneysville, WV, US | General | 2023 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare | $15,000 | Hazard, KY, US | General | 2023 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Park Association | $10,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $25,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| James Connection | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| People Of Peru Project | $31,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peru Champs Association | $75,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2022 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $59,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief | $4,360 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Arh Foundation For Healthier Communities Inc | $12,500 | Lexington, KY, US | General | 2022 |
| Hamburger Home | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | $12,500 | Ardmore, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Park Association | $10,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $25,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| James Connection | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| People Of Peru Project | $31,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peru Champs Association | $75,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2022 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $59,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief | $4,360 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Arh Foundation For Healthier Communities Inc | $12,500 | Lexington, KY, US | General | 2022 |
| Hamburger Home | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | $12,500 | Ardmore, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Community Park Association | $10,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $25,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| James Connection | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| People Of Peru Project | $31,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peru Champs Association | $75,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2022 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $59,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief | $4,360 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Arh Foundation For Healthier Communities Inc | $12,500 | Lexington, KY, US | General | 2022 |
| Hamburger Home | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | $12,500 | Ardmore, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Community Park Association | $26,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $28,500 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Education Matters Africa Foundation | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $15,000 | Duquesne, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| James Connection | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| People Of Peru Project | $61,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2021 |
| Peru Champs Association | $25,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2021 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $64,200 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Zelienople Pa Revitalization Inc | $500 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles Inc | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Community Park Association | $6,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $31,000 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| James Connection | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Mary's Hope Foundation Usa | $10,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General | 2020 |
| People Of Peru Project | $45,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2020 |
| Peru Champs Association | $25,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2020 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $62,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Sarah's Place Women's Resource | $15,000 | Sandy Hook, KY, US | General | 2020 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Education Matters Africa Foundation | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | $22,500 | Duquesne, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| University Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Community Park Association | $5,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Hekima Place Inc | $55,767 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| James Connection | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Jewish Family & Community Service | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Our Clubhouse | $8,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $28,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $11,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Sarah's Place Women's Resource | $15,000 | Sandy Hook, KY, US | General | 2018 |
| Society For Arts In Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Corazon De Esperanza Inc | $37,500 | Gypsum, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| People Of Peru Project | $25,000 | Walla Walla, WA, US | General | 2018 |
| Ruth's Way Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| Peru Champs Association | $25,000 | Catalina La Victoria, LIMA, PE | General | 2018 |
| Proud Haven | $2,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Tree Of Life Congregation | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2018 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $30,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Brothers Brothers Foundation | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Community Park Association | $5,000 | Zelienople, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $15,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Imani Christian Academy | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| James Connection | $38,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Our Clubhouse | $37,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $33,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2017 |
| Pittsburgh Film Makers | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Sarah's Place Women's Resource | $15,000 | Sandy Hook, KY, US | General | 2017 |
| Society For Contemporary Crafts | $6,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| The Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| World Vision | $15,000 | Sewickley, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| American Red Cross Of Swpa | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Peta | $2,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $8,000 | Carnegie, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Virginia | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Agahozo-shalomn Youth Village | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Angels' Place Inc | $15,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Cali Orphanage | $30,000 | Bridgeville, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Community Park Association | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Hekima Place Inc | $25,600 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Homeless Children's Education Fund | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| James Connection | $50,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Our Clubhouse | $42,061 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Peruvian Hearts | $35,000 | Golden, CO, US | General | 2016 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Sarah's Place Women's Resource | $15,000 | Sandy Hook, KY, US | General | 2016 |
| Shadyside Academy | $32,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Society For Contemporary Crafts | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| The Pittsburgh Trust | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Jameson Memorial Hospital | $5,000 | New Castle, PA, US | General | 2016 |
| Tedx Inc | $1,000 | Paonia, CO, US | General | 2016 |
| Beauty For Ashes Transitional Home Inc | $5,000 | Alexandria, IN, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3272241 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 186 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE Gibsonia, PA 15044-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ayers Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | James A Ayers Ii |
|---|---|
| Agent | Pnc Bank Na |
| President | Renee Ayers |
| Executive Director | Bruce Bickel |
| Secretary | Cynthia Hamorsky |
Forms 990-PF
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