Willow Creek Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Its stated priorities are the Greater Pittsburgh Area and the Richland Township community, and it funds basic needs, education, healthcare and emotional support, so work in those areas and themes is the clearest fit, though the foundation says it also extends its reach outside Pennsylvania.
- Only registered 501(c)(3) organisations are eligible, so groups without that status should not apply.
- Typical grants fall between $2,000 and $50,000, and in the filing half of its 7 grants to organisations were $50,000 or less, so a modest request within that band matches its usual pattern.
- Organisations may email the foundation with their contact information and links to their work so it can judge fit, and because applications are rolling there is no deadline to meet.
Overview
Willow Creek Foundation is a US private foundation based in Gibsonia, PA.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
Willow Creek Foundation describes its mission as supporting people in need in the local Pittsburgh community through grants to non-profit organisations. It funds organisations providing basic needs, education, healthcare and emotional support in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, with priority for organisations that benefit the Richland Township community. Its FAQ likewise gives priority to organisations in the Richland Township area. It says it works closely with community leaders to understand local needs and create sustainable solutions. Grants are available only to other registered 501(c)(3) organisations. The foundation says it strives to keep its focus on Pittsburgh while extending its reach to organisations outside Pennsylvania.
Themes
- Basic needs
- Education
- Healthcare
- Emotional support
Geographic Focus
Priority: Greater Pittsburgh Area; Richland Township community.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations that are not registered 501(c)(3) organizations
How to apply
Organisations may email to inquire about receiving a grant. The foundation asks organisations to include contact information and links to their organisation so it can assess whether the grants are a good fit.
Application success factors
- Grant size: In its TY2024 filing, half of its 7 grants to organisations were $50,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- Organisations that benefit the Richland Township community receive priority.
- The foundation works closely with community leaders to understand local needs and create sustainable solutions.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2023–2024.
Grant dollars by state
- The largest single recipient received 17% of grant dollars to organisations.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 7 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $50,000 (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$50,0002024 tax year
- Robin's Home · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$50,0002024 tax year
- St Aidan Parish Ladies of Charity · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$50,0002024 tax year
- Gift of Mary · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$50,0002024 tax year
- Vision for Life · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$50,0002024 tax year
- Women's Care Center · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$45,0002024 tax year
- Association Ladies of Charity St Martha and Mary · Cover the cost of operations of the recipients.$2,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Andrew Lynch — Vice President
- Bridget Lynch — Executive Director
- Laurie Lynch — Vice President
- Thomas Lynch — President
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
2 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 tax year | $0 | $0 | $9,439,120 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $387,592 | $297,000 | $10,633,183 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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