Tier 01
$1,000+
Seedling
Underwrites a full series of Make A Mess workshops at Steel Goat Marketplace, expanding access for community members.
- Logo on workshop signage
- Recognition in newsletter
- Quarterly impact report
01 — Sponsorship
Three tiers for partners.
Designed to meet sponsors where they are — from a single workshop underwrite to multi-year program partnership. Every tier includes recognition, impact reporting, and a standing invitation to see the work in person.
Tier 02
$5,000+
Blossom
Funds a full Play + Create season for one cohort of underserved Pittsburgh youth, ages 8–14, including coaches, equipment, and the 45-minute art therapy block.
- Co-branded program materials
- Site visit + program tour
- Mid-year + annual reporting
- Event invitations for staff
Tier 03
$10,000+
Harvest
Anchor sponsorship of a flagship program. Multi-year commitments preferred for sustained, measurable community impact.
- Named program partnership
- Custom impact storytelling
- Quarterly reporting + executive briefings
- Naming and recognition rights
Also accepting in-kind partnerships.
Venue space, art supplies, transportation, professional services, and athletic equipment all support active programs. We’re currently building in-kind agreements with Pittsburgh schools, libraries, and community centers to host Art for Resilience workshops.
02 — Pipeline
Active grant pipeline.
A live snapshot of submitted, in-progress, and proposal-stage grant requests. We update the table as activity moves so partners can see where momentum is building.
$40,000+
In active grant requests
across three programs
across three programs
3
Foundations engaged
FY 2026 to date
FY 2026 to date
100%
Of every dollar tracked
to a named program
to a named program
Funder
Program & description
Request
Status
DICK’S Sports Matter
Play + Create — Eight-week multi-sport leagues with a 45-minute art therapy block, ages 8–14
$10,000
Submitted
Upswing Fund
Thrive After 3 — After-school SEL therapy and expressive arts, with transportation and tech access built in
$25,000
LOI Stage
Pollination Project
Art for Resilience — Mobile art-based mental health workshops across five Pittsburgh-area sites
$5,000
LOI Stage
03 — Process
How partnerships work.
A simple four-step engagement model designed to respect everyone’s time. We aim to respond to all inquiries within five business days and reach a decision within thirty.
01
Introduction
Email or warm intro from a mutual connection. Tell us briefly about your interests and what success looks like for your giving program.
02
Alignment Call
A 30-minute conversation to walk through our programs, your funding priorities, and where the overlap is sharpest.
03
Tailored Proposal
A custom proposal aligned to your funder priorities, with a line-item budget, measurable outcomes, and a clear timeline.
04
Reporting
Quarterly or mid-year impact reports tailored to your reporting cadence, with on-site visits available throughout the engagement.
Let’s talk partnership.
Whether you’re a foundation program officer, a corporate giving lead, or an aligned nonprofit looking for a co-host — we’d love to hear from you. We respond to all inquiries within five business days.
→ Governance & transparency
501(c)(3) status
Pennsylvania nonprofit organized for charitable, educational, and community development purposes. EIN 39-2748638. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Board structure
Four-person board combining clinical, creative, operational, and community expertise. All members are signatories on adopted bylaws available on request.
Financial accountability
Restricted-fund accounting at the program level. Annual Form 990 will be filed and made publicly available. Audited financials available to qualified funders on request.
Documentation
Bylaws, board resolutions, IRS determination letter, certificate of insurance, and program logic models are all available to prospective partners during alignment conversations.