About
since 2010
Founded in 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is the charitable arm of the five-time Stanley Cup Champions Pittsburgh Penguins. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, our mission is to strengthen the community by supporting children and families through youth hockey, wellness, education, and community development programs.
Our Initiatives
Our efforts span many initiatives, including increasing access to hockey, enhancing educational outcomes in literacy and STEM, promoting mental and behavioral wellness, and organizing community-driven events like charity runs and fundraisers.
$7.1M+
distributed across our four pillars in 2023.24
our contributions
The Foundation has made significant contributions to local organizations and programs that share our core objectives, thanks to the engagement of our players, coaches, and staff and the overwhelming support from our fans. We are committed to excellence both on and off the ice, driven by the belief in the transformative power of sports to improve lives and build a stronger community.
300+
organizations supported through grants and donations
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Board Of Trustees
Teddy Werner
Alternate Governor
Pittsburgh Penguins
Yvonne J. Maher
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Tracey McCants Lewis
Chief Legal and Community Affairs Officer
Pittsburgh Penguins
Donald Heberle
Executive VP of Wealth Management
PNC
Melissa Armstrong
Consultant
Dan Onorato
Executive Vice President, Highmark Health
Highmark
Michael Dillon
Chief Financial Officer
Pittsburgh Penguins
David Farner
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic & Transformation Officer
UPMC
Foundation Staff
AJ Balboni
Coordinator
Youth Hockey
Jaden Lindo
Manager of Community Hockey
Youth Hockey
Rocky Saganiuk
Local Manager
Learn to Play
Alexis Brezny
Manager
Foundation
Lindsay Litterini
Senior Manager
Foundation
Darya Snoznik
Senior Manager
Foundation Programs
Julie Hallinan
Senior Director
Special Projects
Yvonne J. Maher
Executive Director
Foundation
Shannon Webster
Senior Director
Youth Hockey
Cindy Himes
Director
Community/Alumni Relations
Delaney Metikosh
Coordinator
Foundation
Trista Zajch
Executive Assistant and Special Projects Associate
Foundation
