DONOR ADVISED FUNDS permit the Donor to recommend or advise the Foundation on which organizations should receive a grant.

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Annette Cuffee Gillcrese Charitable Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2014, income from this fund will be used for the charitable purposes of the donor.


Bernard H. Jones, Jr. Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1997 by Bernard H. Jones, Jr. The income from this fund is to be used for the charitable purposes as suggested by the donor.


Betty J. Tilman Good Neighbor Legacy Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2016 by her Daughter The income from this fund is to be used for organizations or venues that bring awareness to the importance of nurturing children/young adults so that they become critical thinkers and know the history of those who have created Pathways of Hope in Western Pennsylvania and the World. It will help educate the community and encourage participation in projects that help children/young adults learn to embrace their culture, use their creativity and technology, develop their intellectual acumen, understand the legislative process, as well as the importance and power of the vote in a democratic society; And become good citizens of the World. It will honor the legacy of Betty J. Tilman and others who act as Go-Givers.


Bill's House Endowment Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2000 by William Russell Robinson. The donor will suggest uses of grants.


Brenda W. & J. M. (Jim) Grammar and Carmen Grammar-Long Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1992 by Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Grammar. Income is for the charitable interest of the donors.


C. Richard Gilcrese and Annette Cuffee Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1992. Income to be used for the Charitable interest of the donors.


Campbell Family Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1989 by Mr. Donald L. Campbell, President & CEO, Century Technologies, Inc. Income is for the charitable interests of the donor.


Cundieff, Cobbs, Simmons, and Rogers Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1995 by Rusty Cundieff in celebration of the adults who nurtured him and his sister. The income from this fund is to be used for the various charitable purposes as designated by the donor.


Dr. June Pickett Dowdy Community Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2016, this fund will support the charitable interest of the Donor


Duane Ashley Fund
Donor Advised
Established in December 2013 for the charitable interests of the Donor.


Dwayne D. Woodruff Charity Trust Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1997 by Dwayne D. Woodruff and Joy M. Woodruff. The income from this fund is to be used for the charitable interest as suggested by the donors Dwayne D. Woodruff and Joy M. Woodruff.


Earl and Amanda Stafford Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2002 by Earl and Amanda Stafford for charitable purposes as suggested by the donor.


Earline and Charles L. Pankey, Sr. Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2000 by the family in memorial to Charles L. Pankey, Sr. Income from this fund is to be used for the charitable purposes as suggested by the family.


Genesis Foundation
Donor Advised
Established in 2004 by Ervin Dyer. Income is to be used for the scholarships or building/ capital support for two schools in Somanya, Ghana (West Africa),The Ervin-Spags Nursery and the Second Presbyterian Middle School as well as other charitable interest of the donor.


Geraldine C. and Bernard H. Jones Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1980 by friends of B. H. Jones, and by Mr. Jones in honor of Geraldine C. Jones. Income for scholarship aid and church activities.


Gloria D. and Ralph Dickerson, Jr. Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1988. Income is to be distributed as designated by Gloria D. & Ralph Dickerson, Jr.


Golden Star and Chain Incorporated Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1998 by Golden Star and Chain Incorporated for the purpose of assisting and supporting educational activities of indigent persons within the area of the City of Pittsburgh. An advisory committee will suggest the use of the income.


Greg and Janet Spencer Charitable Giving Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2003 by Greg and Janet Spencer. Income is to be used for the Charitable giving purposes of the donors.


Gussie Smith Anderson Fund
Donor Advised


Hines Family Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1993 by Wilbur E. Hines. Income to be used for various charitable purposes as designated by Wilbur E. and/or Imogene A. Hines.


Holly and Evan S. Frazier Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1996 by Holly and Evan Frazier. The income from this fund is to be distributed as designated by the donors, Holly and Evan Frazier.


JRL/Laymond Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1994 by John R. Laymon, Jr., for the charitable purposes designated by John R. Jr, Brenda S. and/or Jenea Y Laymon.


Kathryn and Pearlie L. Johnson/Ellen L. and Forest E.Tompkins Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1994 by William Douglas and Susan Renee Thompkins. The income from this fund is to be used for the charitable purposes of the donor's advisory committee.


Leah Baker Fowler Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2016, by Tia and Leah Baker Fowler of Cupcakes Most Wanted. The fund will support the charitable interest of the donor.


Lennie and Anthony L. Henry Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1993 by Lennie and Anthony L. Henry. Income to be used for the charitable interest of the donors or the charitable interest of their children in the absence of the donors.


Leon Ford Legacy Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2017 by Leon Ford.  Income to be used to: provide grants to organizations supporting storytelling, mentorship, civic engagement and other activities that turn tragedy into triumph; scholarships for students


Luvenia H. Lewis Fund
Donor Advised
Established in December 2013, to advance the education of children of African descent, through scholarships and/or by providing financial support to organizations who serve them. Scholarship recipients must be Black/of African descent. Organizations must be led by a person of African descent, and if governed by a board, the board must be comprised of at least 80% of persons of African descent. The donor will suggest grantees.


Maleness to Manhood Foundation, Inc.
Donor Advised
This fund was established in 2010 by Darnell Dinkins. Grants will be awarded to support inner city youth programs and other charitable purposes. An advisory committee will recommend programs. http://darnelldinkins.com/


Marvin B. Prentice Fund
Donor Advised
This fund, established in 2013 from the proceeds of the Marvin B. Prentice Tribute Event, is to be used for the charitable interests of the Marvin B. Prentice Family.


Men of Fifth Avenue Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2000 by the proceeds of the first annual Men of Fifth Avenue Program. Charitable use of the Income from this fund is to be suggested by an advisory committee.


Michelle A. and Mark S. Lewis Trust Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1994 by Mark and Michelle Lewis. The income from this fund shall be used for the charitable purposes of the donors.


Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Thornton Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thornton. The income from this fund shall be used for the charitable purposes of the donors.


Nancy D. and Milton A. Washington Fund
Donor Advised
Established by Nancy and Milt Washington in 1994 for the charitable purposes of the donors.


Olivia E. Jones Legacy Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2016 by Ron O. Jones, in honor of the memory of his mother Olivia E. Jones.  Income is to be used for the charitable interests as determined by the Donor.


Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. - Iota Phi Foundation of Pittsburgh, Inc,. Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2000 by John R. Laymon (Chairman). The income from this fund is to be used for scholarships and other charitable purposes as designated by Iota Phi Foundation Chairman and/or Treasurer.


Paul G. and Gwendolyn T. Patton Family Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1993 by Paul G. Patton and Gwendolyn T. Patton. The income from this fund is to be used for the charitable purposes of the donors.


Phyllis Moorman Goode Arts and Culture Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2008 by Phyllis Moorman Goode and Robert W. Goode. The purpose of this fund is to support arts and culture related causes as determined by the donors or those designated by the donors.


Project Mayhem Foundation, Inc.
Donor Advised
Established in 2010 by Aaron Maybin to support inner city arts programs and other charitable purposes.


Queen Etta Guy Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1999 by the family in memory of Queen Etta Guy. Income from this fund is to be used for the charitable purposes as suggested by the family.


Richard Gehl, MD Memorial Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2016 by Peggy Fiedler wife of Dr. Richard Gehl. The purpose of this fund is to support the charitable goals of the Donor.


Roberta Trafton Fund
Donor Advised



Rosa Lee and Elliott Lewis Memorial Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2006 by the FAmily of Elliott and Rosa Lee Lewis. Grants from this fund will be suggested by the family.


Russell Okung Up Fdn
Donor Advised

Established in 2011 to support the charitable interest of Russel Okung.


Sankofa Fund of Southwest PA
Donor Advised
Established in January of 2009 by the members of the Sankofa Fund of Southwest PA giving Circle. Grants from this fund will be recommended by the Sankofa Fund for its projects in southwest Pennsylvania.


The Cook Family Fund
Donor Advised
This fund was established by Yvonne Cook in 2016. The purpose of the fund is to support the philanthropic wishes of the donor and family advisors.


The Coston-Criswell Family Fund
Donor Advised
This fund was established in 2022 by Roland and Bethany Criswell. The grants from this fund will be used to support the philanthropic wishes of the donors and family advisors.


Toller Endowment Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2001.


William A. and Valerie Tyler Fund
Donor Advised
Established by Mrs. Valerie Tyler in memory of her husband. Income is for the charitable interests of the donor.


William Russell Robinson Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 1992. The income is for charitable interest of the donor.


World Changers Fund
Donor Advised
Established in 2013 by Sharnay Hearn. The purpose of the fund is to support international educational experiences, exposing students to the global world. Preference will be given to African American students.