Henry Buhl, Jr. built his fortune in the retail industry and created the Buhl Foundation, the first multi-purpose foundation in Pittsburgh, as a memorial to his beloved wife, Louise C. Buhl. Mr. Buhl directed the Foundation to be especially concerned with the “well-being of the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh, and the County of Allegheny.” To that end, it is the mission of the Buhl Foundation to create community legacies by leveraging its resources to encourage people and organizations to dream, to innovate and to take action. Learn more
A Part of our Community
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Recent Buhl grants in excess of: $400,000
Dream. Discover. Design. That is the goal of the Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy, a new Pittsburgh Public High School (grades 6-12) where students can develop the necessary skills for a career in the sciences. Read More
WQED Pittsburgh History Series
Buhl grants: Since 1997, in excess of $2,100,000
These WQED documentaries produced by Rick Sebak may be the finest tools for promoting Pittsburgh and the surrounding region that have ever been created. As important, the Pittsburgh History Series has been a significant source of revenue for WQED, a valued nonprofit for the Pittsburgh community. Read More
Pittsburgh Promise
Buhl grant: $3,000,000 over 10 years
The Pittsburgh Promise is a major undertaking by Pittsburgh Public Schools, the City of Pittsburgh, UPMC, the foundation community and a host of other supporters to raise $250 million to provide $40,000 scholarships for each graduate of Pittsburgh Public Schools who achieves at least a 2.5 grade point average. Read More