Muse Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 25-6042685
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Muse Foundation has awarded 190 grants totaling $238,367 to organizations in Pennsylvania, California and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $10,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 28 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (77%), Ligonier (18%), Wernersville (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Muse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Pittsburgh | $6,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | $500 | Wernersville, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation For Childr | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2023 |
| Fort Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Georgetown University | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2023 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Loyalhanna Association | $1,000 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Miss Porter's School | $150 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2023 |
| New Yourk University | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $500 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Propel Schools | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholars | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian Church | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Ellis Fund | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $100 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Art | $2,700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | $500 | Wernersville, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation For Childr | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fort Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Grinnell College | $150 | Grinnell, IA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Loyalhanna Association | $1,000 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Miss Porter's School | $300 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| New Yourk University | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $50 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Propel Schools | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholars | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian Church | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ellis Fund | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $100 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Art | $2,700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | $500 | Wernersville, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation For Childr | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fort Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Grinnell College | $150 | Grinnell, IA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Loyalhanna Association | $1,000 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Miss Porter's School | $300 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| New Yourk University | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $50 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Propel Schools | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholars | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian Church | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ellis Fund | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $100 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Camille Maclair Duquense Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Art | $2,700 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Caron Treatment Centers | $500 | Wernersville, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Colin Glassco Foundation For Childr | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fort Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Greater Pgh Community Food Bank | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Grinnell College | $150 | Grinnell, IA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Loyalhanna Association | $1,000 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Miss Porter's School | $300 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| New Yourk University | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $50 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Propel Schools | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholars | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shady Side Presbyterian Church | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ellis Fund | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $100 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Camille Maclairduquesne Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fox Families Care | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food I Charitable | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Grinnell College | $150 | Grinnell, IA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Miss Porter's School | $300 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2021 |
| New York University | $200 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Princeton University | $50 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholarship Fund | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Sewickley Academy | $800 | Sewickley, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Church | $1,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Colin B Glassco Charitable Foundation For Children | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Ellis Fund | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | $85 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Winchester Thurston School | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Wqed Pittsburgh | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fort Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $100 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Light Of Life Rescue Mission | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Eye & Ear Foundation | $7,250 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Center For Hope | $800 | Ambridge, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Propel Schools | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Church | $400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild | $150 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sewickley Academy | $800 | Sewickley, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| 905 Fm Wesa | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Western Pa | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wqed Multimedia | $1,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | $150 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Camille Maclairduquesne Club | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| The Colin B Glassco Charitable Foundation For Children | $500 | Calgary, ALBERTA, CA | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Ellis Fund | $800 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Grinnell College | $150 | Grinnell, IA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Harvard Westlake | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Loyalhanna Association Inc | $1,257 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | $3,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Princeton University | $50 | Princeton, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Rolling Rock Club Employee Scholarship Fund | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Shady Side Academy | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Valley School Of Ligonier | $500 | Ligonier, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Winchester Thurston School | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Amoca | $5,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Ellis Fund | $300 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Georgetown University | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2020 |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | $200 | Windsor, CT, US | Education | 2020 |
| Miss Porter's School | $250 | Farmington, CT, US | Education | 2020 |
| New York University | $200 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Education | 2020 |
| Viewpoint School | $3,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | $125 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Loyalhanna Association Inc | $1,000 | Ligonier, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food I Charitable | $150 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Fox Families Care | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Shadyside Presbyterian Church | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Muse Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 25-6042685 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 200 FLEET STREET SUITE 5000 Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2908 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Muse Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Albert Muse |
|---|---|
| Trustee | James Muse |
| Trustee | Alexandra Ehrlich |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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