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
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
Senator John Heinz History Center
Buhl grant: $1,000,000
Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation is an exciting new permanent exhibit at the Heinz History Center that was a key element of the Pittsburgh 250 Celebration, a regional event celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary in 2008. Read More
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Buhl grant: $1,000,000
Nearly 3 million people visit a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch each year. With a lead funding gift from the Buhl Foundation, the Carnegie Library broke ground on a new North Side Branch in May of 2008. Read More