​Dear Friends and Community Partners,

 

Welcome to the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation. We are grateful for your interest in partnering with our Foundation.  Our goal is to support the endeavors of your organization as you do the important work of serving our communities with compassion, hope, and dignity.

 

For more than eight decades, the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation has provided charitable grants in accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Susan Lee Hunt. Through this legacy, the Foundation supports religious and church work, Christian education, community welfare, and efforts that provide relief during times of crisis and hardship.

 

Mrs. Hunt’s will carefully outlines the purpose of this work and expresses her hope that the Foundation will help to perpetuate the memories of her grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Pitcairn, and her mother, Susie Pitcairn-Crabbe. Today, we remain deeply committed to honoring that vision through thoughtful stewardship and meaningful community partnerships.

 

As the current President of the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation, I am honored to continue this crucial work alongside a dedicated Board of Directors and our valued partners at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.

 

Over the years, we have been continually inspired by the organizations, ministries, schools, and community leaders who faithfully serve vulnerable individuals, under-served communities, and marginalized populations. Our grant recipients bring hope, care, and opportunity to countless lives, often in quiet and deeply meaningful ways. Since the Foundation’s beginning in 1939, the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation has awarded 1,771 grants totaling more than $19.7 million in support of this work. Each grant reflects compassion in action and the shared commitment to strengthening communities, while caring for others.

 

We understand that behind every grant request is a mission, a community, and people who care deeply about making a difference. Whether you are feeding families, supporting students, strengthening congregations, or providing encouragement and care to those facing hardship, we are grateful for the work you do each day.  We believe it makes a difference.

 

As you explore our website and funding opportunities, we hope you will feel welcomed and encouraged. We invite you to learn more about our areas of focus, reach out with questions, and share your vision for making a positive impact within the community.

 

Thank you for the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to your work. It is a privilege for the Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation to support organizations that help bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to others.

 

With gratitude,

 

​

Brigetta Del Re

​

President