Wabtec Foundation

How to apply, from its 2024 IRS return

How to ask

The Board of Directors considers all applications for potential funding. In general, the Board considers requests from organizations that meet the requirements found in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If the requesting entity is a non U.S. entity, they must meet equivalency determination rules and provide the required documentation regarding how they meet such definition. The applications should include the intended purpose and reasons why the foundation should consider the…

Deadlines

At least one week prior to foundation board meetings (generally held in Feb, May, July, Oct and Dec)

Limits on who can apply

The foundation does not award grants to individuals for personal needs, religious organizations, organizations that have not been certified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code unless an equivalency determination can be provided, economic development, conferences/seminars/symposiums, or travel.

Grants paid in 2024

$843,974, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.