Based in Pittsburgh, The Dietrich Foundation is a Pennsylvania charitable trust created through the extraordinary charitable vision and generosity of William (Bill) S. Dietrich II

Philosophy

Mr. Dietrich firmly believed that those with great wealth must understand the responsibility that comes with it. Excess wealth, he said, ought to be thought of as a "sacred trust" for the public good - where a man of wealth is bound by duty to administer those funds in a manner which, in his judgment, is best calculated to create opportunities for beneficiaries to better themselves and their communities.

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"Bill understands the special character of Carnegie Mellon with the unique ability of our faculty to work collaboratively at the intersections of science, technology, art, humanities, business and policy. This remarkable gift will give us the resources to enhance and extend those collaborations, expand the university's impact in the world and enrich the education of our students."
Jared L. Cohon
Carnegie Mellon President Learn More