Overview
The Birmingham Foundation is a private (independent) community-focused foundation dedicated to health-related and human services grantmaking in South Pittsburgh. Our Board of Directors is guided by this vision statement: The Foundation serves as a change agent for improved health and wellness in South Pittsburgh through the dynamic use of resources such as grantmaking, information-sharing, partnering and leveraging of assets.

Founded in 1996 as a private foundation with assets from the sale of South Side Hospital to UPMC, the Birmingham Foundation has awarded $13.2 million in grants to 170 organizations since grantmaking began in 1997. Our target area includes 14 communities, among which are Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Knoxville, Mt. Oliver, Mt Washington, St. Clair Village and the South Side (zip codes 15203, 15210 and 15211).

Our focus areas include: improving youth outcomes, improving health care outcomes, and strategy for neighborhood development. Letters of interest are accepted year-round with grants typically awarded in April & November. Visit our website at www.birminghamfoundation.org to view our grant application guidelines and our biannual report "Commitment to Change."

In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation serves as a resource partner to develop and share information and promote collaboration on health-related issues through summits, convening groups, and publications. The latter include, The Birmingham Directory, a resource guide to health, human services and community services in South Pittsburgh, Reweaving the Social Fabric, a community health assessment, an annual Summer Fun in the South youth program guide, and biannual reports. The Foundation has played a role in the formation of several local efforts, including the South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace and Hilltop Community Healthcare Center Expansion Team. The Foundation also works with the Hilltop Alliance and the Brashear Association.