Robert N. Kohman Trust for Medical Assistance and Research

From Pittsburgh Foundation

The mission of the funder, presumably the Pittsburgh Foundation based on the context, is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations by facilitating general operating funding to cover critical needs such as staffing and utilities. This support helps these organizations to effectively carry out their missions, emphasizing the Foundation's role in bolstering the operational capabilities of nonprofits in its community.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program highlighted is dedicated to organizations providing direct care and assistance to individuals suffering from serious health conditions such as Alzheimer's, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, among others. Established by The Robert N. Kohman Trust for Medical Assistance and Research Field of Interest Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation in 2003, this initiative seeks to allocate $500,000 to support projects with grant requests ranging from $25,000 to $75,000. Larger and multi-year funding requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to addressing critical health needs within the community.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
PA (Allegheny County)
Organization Type
Organizations designated by the IRS as 501(c)(3)
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Located in, and work must primarily benefit residents of Allegheny County
  • Demonstrated capacity to carry out the work proposed in the application

Ineligibility

Organizational start-up support
Statewide or national organizations without a local chapter meeting eligibility criteria
Projects endorsing specific election candidates
Annual appeals or event sponsorships
Episodic/one-time programs and events
Capital expenses/campaigns
Direct funding for individuals (except artists)
Organizational debt payments
Costs for activities completed before grant decision
University overhead costs
Single-disease support organizations
Educational scholarships
Academic research.
25k – 75k

Submission

Review Criteria

Funding preference will be accorded to organizations or initiatives that demonstrate:

  1. A significant understanding, proficiency, and experience in delivering superior care and support for those challenged by debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and additional major health issues prevalent in society.
  2. Commitment to racial equity, specifically by addressing unequal outcomes that adversely affect individuals and communities of color.
  3. Active involvement of target communities in the development and execution of direct support and care services.
  4. A comprehensive strategy for evaluating, documenting, and disseminating both the achievements and obstacles encountered in their endeavors.

Priority will be given to organizations that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Reflect the demographics of the communities they aim to assist.
  • Explicitly focus on supporting communities of Black, Indigenous, Latino, and people of color.
  • Tackle the complexities of race in conjunction with other marginalized identities (including but not limited to LGBTQIA+, those with disabilities, women, older adults, immigrants, etc.).
  • Are committed to furthering racial justice, as aligned with our interpretation (Please refer to our definition).
  • Possess a strong, established presence within the communities they serve.
  • Mainly cater to communities that are significantly affected by poverty.

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