DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS are established to support specific charitable organizations.

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Annette Cuffee Gillcrese Christian Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1992, the income from this fund will be used to support Christian education and other activities of Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA.


Barbara Ann McCants Endowment Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 2011 by the Family of Barbara Ann McCants. Grants will be awarded to support the Barbara McCants Garden Project through the Young Men and Women of African Heritage Association. If this project ceases to exist, a committee will determine the purpose of grants.


Bernard H. Jones Memorial Fund
Donor Designated
This fund was established by Dr. June Pickett Dowdy in 2016 as a distribution fund to support the work of the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History. Funds will be accepted for the work of the branch through contributions made by others in memory of "those who have gone before us and paved the way". Distributions from this subfund honor the memory of Bernard Jones, Sr.


Bill Nunn III Legacy Fund
Donor Designated
This fund was established in 2016 by the family and friends of Bill Nunn, III.  The purpose of the fund is to primarily support the Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project which has a mission to create a platform for underserved public school students in the Pittsburgh region to gain access to theatre arts and work with seasoned professionals within the field.

www.billnunntop.com


Clara and Frank Sams Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1986. A gift from Frank Sams in memory of his wife, Clara Sams. Income is for scholarship aid and/or various charitable purposes in Bidwell Presbyterian Church and the African American community it serves.


Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of Association of the Study of African American Life and History
Donor Designated
This fund was established by Dr. June Pickett Dowdy in 2016 as a distribution fund to support the work of the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History. Funds will be accepted for the work of the branch through contributions made by others in memory of "those who have gone before us and paved the way".


Earl D. and Henrilynn Johnson Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1991 by family and friends. Income is for scholarship aid and charitable purposes in Bidwell Presbyterian Church.


Earl F. and Lois W. Hord MYDC and Centre Avenue YMCA Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1996 by Earl F. Hord and Lois W. Hord. The income from this fund it to be used for the purchase of Memberships in the Centre Avenue YMCA for children in need and to support operating expenses of Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC).


Financial and Moral Supporters (Fams) Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1984. Income is used for educational and employment opportunities for Urban Youth Action, Inc. and needy youth of Allegheny County.


Frankie Pace Community Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1980 by friends in honor of Frankie Pace. Income for educational and community service awards.


Johnnie Mae and James Hobbs Memorial Fund
Donor Designated
Fund established in 2021 by Thomas M. Barksdale for broad general uses and purposes of the following organizations: United Methodist Church, Yatesville, Georgia; Save the Children for a Developing World; and MUST Ministries, Marietta, Georgia


Katie Everette Johnson Memorial - ASALH
Donor Designated
This fund was established by Dr. June Pickett Dowdy in 2016 as a distribution fund to support the work of the Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History. Funds will be accepted for the work of the branch through contributions made by others in memory of "those who have gone before us and paved the way". Distributions from this subfund honor the memory of Katie Everett Johnson.


Leroy and Norma Brandon Patrick Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1996 by Reverend Dr. Leroy Patrick. The income from this fund is to be used for and in equal amounts to the following three entities: Thomas M. Thomas Memorial Church, Bethesda Presbyterian Church and Lincoln University. No restrictions are set upon the stipend each will receive.


Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh Fund - Building Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 2017 by an Anonymous donor to support the expenses related to the physical structure(s) of Macedonia Baptist Church located in the Hill District of Pittsburgh.


Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh Fund - Operational Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 2017 by an Anonymous donor to support the general operating expenses of Macedonia Baptist Church located in the Hill District of Pittsburgh.


Mamye and Leon E. Hickman, Esq. Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1991 by the Board of Trustees of POISE Foundation, Financial & Moral Supporters (FAMS) and The Misters. Inc. Income is to be used to motivate young people to stay in school by supporting the Urban Youth Action program.


Minority Business Dev. Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 2013 by The Minority Enterprise Corporation of Southwestern PA to support Minority business development programs of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania.


Rho Boule Activities Fund
Donor Designated

Established in 2009 to support the educational activities as determined by the members of Rho Boule.


Ronald R. Lawrence, II Fund for the Afro-American Music Institute
Donor Designated
for the Afro-American Music Institute Established in 2004 by Ronald R. Lawrence, II. Income is to be used for the benefit of the Afro-American Music Institute.


Ruth R. Keith Charitable Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1980 by friends of Ruth R. Keith. Income is for educational and community awards.


Urban Youth Action Alumni Association Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1992 by the members of UYA Alumni Association. Income is exclusively for the benefit of Urban Youth Action, Inc.


Youth Work NAACP Trust Fund
Donor Designated
Established in 1993 by the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch. Income is for youth activities in the City of Pittsburgh. An Advisory Committee will suggest use of income.