Fisa Foundation
Philanthropy & Charity in Pittsburgh, PA

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Fisa Foundation
read moreIn an effort to be responsive to changing needs, FISA Foundation is issuing an open call for letters of inquiry for projects and services to advance the rights and address the needs of people with disabilities in a ten-county area of southwestern Pennsylvania. In honor of Black History Month, FISA Foundation invites our grantees and partners to participate in a Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation. As we work to address racial inequities in our communities and our organizations, it is important to understand that racism is not primarily a problem of personal beliefs.
About Us
read moreThe mission of FISA Foundation is to build a culture of respect and improve the quality of life for three populations in southwestern Pennsylvania: women, girls, and people with disabilities. During our long history, beginning with roots planted in the early 1900s, our organization's focus on these three populations has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. In 1911, alumnae of six girls' college preparatory schools (Bishop Bowman, Dobbs, Farmington, Ogontz, Thurston-Gleim and Winchester) formed a membership organization known as the Federation of Girls' School Societies, which was later renamed The Federation of Independent School Alumnae.
Frequently Asked Questions
read moreYou may send a letter of inquiry to the Foundation at any time. Inquiries are reviewed on a monthly basis. Grants are awarded in February, June and October. It often takes about four months from inquiry to a final decision about grant approval or declination. Decisions are communicated as quickly as possible. If you have any questions about the status of your letter of inquiry or proposal you are welcome to contact us with any questions. FISA's grants vary in size depending on the scale and scope of the project.