Grantmaking
- Grant Programs
- How to Apply
The Forbes Funds awards grants to help nonprofits build their management capacity so they can ultimately deliver on their mission.
Applied Research
Applied Research enhances the nonprofit sector's effectiveness.

The Forbes Funds collects, analyzes and shares critical knowledge to create momentum for action.
Sector Leadership
The Forbes Funds convenenes stakeholders in the nonprofit sector to share best practices, advocates on behalf of nonprofits, offers professional development opportunities to strengthen leaders, and rewards organizations who consistently demonstrate their commitment to community betterment.
Tools
Tools include the CME assessment, consultant directory, and valuable resources on building management capacity.
News & Events
Sharing the latest news and events on capacity building and the nonprofit sector.

Stay abreast on upcoming events and opportunities to learn and network.
About Us
Since 1982, The Forbes Funds, a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has focused on strengthening the management and policy-making capacity of the nonprofit sector.

Learn more about our vision, leadership, and track record of success.

The Archives

In order to catalog past research initiatives, The Forbes Funds indexes all published research by year and category in the Research Archives.

This Year's Research