Pittsburgh Foundation

"The first 50 years - A detailed history charting the Pittsburgh Foundation's progress and development during its first 50 years

"The following summarizes the Foundation's leadership since it was formed in 1945

"1945: The Pittsburgh Foundation was founded on a concept by Aims Conley, Sr.

"1945 - 1969: Stanton Belfour guides The Foundation

"1953: With The Foundation's support, Pittsburgh becomes home to the nation's first educational television station, WQED

"1960: The Pittsburgh Foundation reaches 79 funds woth more than $10 million

"1970: Rev. Dr. Alfred W. (Burr) Wishart appointed director, ushering in new era of growth and ideas.

"1975: Assets grown to $25 million

"1993: The Pittsburgh Foundation moves from its shared space with The Heinz Endowments to its own offices at One PPG Place

"2001: Burr Wishart retires and Dr. William E. Trueheart is named President and CEO

"2007: Dr. William Trueheart retires

"2008: Grant Oliphant named President and CEO"

Board

Accessed September 2010:

• Gregory D. Curtis, Chairman of the Board of Directors
• George A. Davidson, Jr., retired Foundation Chairman and member of the Board
• John C. Harmon, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
• David McL. Hillman, Treasurer of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Board of Directors
• Mark R. Hornak
• William E. Hunt
• Jui M. Joshi
• Maxwell E.P. King
• Claudette R. Lewis
• Peter F. Mathieson
• Nancy L. Rackoff
• James C. Roddey
• Elisabeth Schroeder
• Edith L. Shapira
• Howard B. Slaughter, Jr.
• Walter H. Smith, Jr.

Directors Emeriti

• Robert P. Bozzone
• James Broadhurst
• Joanne Burley
• Joseph L. Calihan
• Estelle F. Comay
• William J. Copeland
• Douglas D. Danforth
• Mary Lou McLaughlin

Contact

URL: http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org