About JRF The Foundation was reorganized in 2013 due to an affiliation agreement between Jefferson Hospital and Allegheny Health Network. The Foundation is a convener of people and networks, a source of critical community data, and a grantmaker that invests in the health and vitality of the residents who live in our service area. But even more than that – we are a committed neighbor and thought partner, seeking to raise the voices of those who are seldom heard. The Jefferson Regional Foundation’s service area encompasses 26 municipalities served by AHN Jefferson Hospital, located in the South Hills and lower Mon Valley of Allegheny County. We operate three major grant cycles a year and also distribute mini grants, all of which focus on our current grantmaking priorities via a social determinants of health lens: Health and Wellness Physical, mental, behavioral, and environmental health Basic needs including food, housing, and transportation Education, Workforce, and Economic Opportunity Early childhood/literacy Youth development Training Youth, adult, and community education Community Engagement and Policy Work Advocacy Civic engagement Organizing In 2024, the Allegheny County Health Department enlisted the Jefferson Regional Foundation to distribute penalty funds resulting from an incident in 2018 that negatively impacted the air quality of 22 communities in the Mon Valley. This designated resource, the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund, totaling $2.25 million, will be distributed over five years in equal annual disbursements beginning in 2025. In This Section Principles, Mission, and VisionStrategic PlanCommitment to EquityStaffBoard of DirectorsHistoryFinancialsReport to the Community Foundation Updates See All Updates February 8, 2024 JRF News JRF Marks 10th Anniversary (Video) For the 10th Anniversary of the Jefferson Regional Foundation, the organization’s board and staff look back on its history and ahead to its future. August 2, 2022 JRF News Press Release Jefferson Regional Foundation Announces New CEO Jefferson Regional Foundation announced the appointment of Trisha M. Gadson, Ph.D. to head the foundation as its new Chief Executive Officer. May 25, 2022 JRF News Jefferson Regional Foundation CEO Retires Jefferson Regional Foundation announced the impending retirement of its CEO, Mary Phan-Gruber, who joined it as its first executive director in 2013. See All Updates Then, Ten, and Time Ahead: Our 10th Anniversary Report to the Community Read the report Change-Makers Meet the Jefferson Community Collaborative Visit the website Frequently Asked Questions What size grants will the Foundation fund, and for what period of time? JRF grants will vary in size depending on the scope of your request and other resources that you plan to use. Grant awards to date range from $1,000 to $1,000,000 (for 4 years). The Foundation’s average grant size is $60,000. The strongest requests demonstrate the ability to uplift community voice and meet community needs identified by residents. Most grants will be for 1-year projects; however, the Foundation will consider multi-year projects. What is the Jefferson Service Area? The communities served are Baldwin, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, Elizabeth Borough, Elizabeth Township, Forward, Glassport, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Liberty, Lincoln, McKeesport, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, Port Vue, South Park, South Versailles, Versailles, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Whitaker, and Whitehall. Learn more about these communities on our Community Snapshots page. The Mon Valley Clean Air Fund has a unique service area that differs somewhat from the list above – learn more about the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund. Where do I direct donations? The Foundation does not engage in fundraising. Donations to AHN Jefferson Hospital and its fundraising activities, such as the Gala and Golf events, are coordinated through the Allegheny Health Network. Learn more at www.ahn.org/about/support-ahn
