Emergency hardship
A sudden illness, injury, or family crisis that left you with bills you cannot absorb — for you or for someone in your immediate family.
Help when it matters most
The Milton G Hulme Charitable Foundation supports people and families facing sudden hardship — a medical emergency, a disaster at home, or a crisis that can't wait. Tell us what's happening, and a member of our staff will reach out to you.
How we help
Support through hard times
Disaster relief
Fire, flood, storm, or another event that damaged your home or forced you to leave it, and the temporary housing and repairs that come after.
Family & community
Support for children, families, and people working to get back on their feet, reflecting our long-standing focus on family and social services.
Our funds
Four funds,
one purpose
Every approved application can receive up to a $2,000 interest-free loan or a $500 direct grant.
Emergency Hardship Fund
For a sudden medical or family emergency.
Disaster Relief Fund
For recovery after fire, flood, or storm.
Federal Employees Assistance Fund
Emergency loans for federal employees.
Children & Family Services Fund
For parents and caregivers under strain.
The people behind the work
Who we have been able to help
“I had the surgery scheduled and no way to cover the deductible. The help arrived before the date did.”
“After the fire we were in a motel with two kids. This covered the deposit on a place we could actually stay.”
“Nobody asked me to justify myself. They asked what happened and what I needed. That mattered more than I expected.”
Request help
One short form, about ten minutes. Tell us who you are and what's happening.
We review
A staff member reads every request. If something is unclear, we'll reach out to you.
We contact you
A member of our professional staff will contact you by phone or email with next steps.
By the numbers
What the Foundation is, and what an approved request can receive.
1960
The year the Foundation began making grants and loans in Pittsburgh
4
Dedicated funds, all reached through one application
$2,000
Largest interest-free loan an approved request can receive
$0
What it costs to ask for help — there is never a fee
About the Foundation
A foundation you can look up
Established in 1960, the Milton G Hulme Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (EIN 25-6062896). Our giving focuses on the arts, children and family services, and social services.
- Founded
- 1960
- Status
- 501(c)(3) charitable foundation
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- EIN
- 25-6062896
If you're facing a hardship right now, start here.
One short form, no fee to ask, and a member of our staff reads every request.
Request Help