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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Penguins Foundation part of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

The Penguins Foundation is the charitable arm of the Penguins hockey team, but it is a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization with its own staff and board of trustees.

What does the Penguins Foundation do?

The Penguins Foundation has several roles:

• We help run programs like Try Hockey For Free, Reading Champions, and Mindhacks.
• We raise money to support local nonprofits and students through scholarships and fundraisers, such as Summer Sticks, auctions, and 50/50 gameday raffles.
• We provide donations and grants to regional organizations whose missions align with our four pillars: youth hockey, education, wellness, and community.

Is the Penguins Foundation the same as the Mario Lemieux Foundation?

No. The Penguins Foundation is the charitable arm of the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Team, with a mission to be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey. The Mario Lemieux Foundation has a mission dedicated to funding cancer research and patient care and supporting families in challenging medical situations. Although the Penguins Foundation and Lemieux Foundation are separate, they collaborate on events like the 6.6K Run and Charity Game.

Where is the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation office located?

One Chatham Center, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Across from PPG Paints Arena).