The Rossin Foundation was founded in 1989 by Peter C. and Ada E. Rossin 

with the belief that we have a responsibility 

to give back to those who made our success possible,

to guide and nurture those around us,

and to help our communities thrive. 

Funding Focus


Sharp Minds

Improving our educational institutions. Promoting academic excellence. Developing responsible citizens.

Buhl Planetarium, Carnegie Science Center, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.



Healthy Bodies

Backing key medical research initiatives. Improving patient care. Providing unique recovery opportunities.

UPMC Children’s Hospital



Vibrant Spirits

Encouraging meaningful relationships with God. Elevating opportunities for service. Supporting a rich culture for the arts.

Coalition for Christian Outreach

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News

June 2, 2026

Dream Big

The Grand Staircase

At the base of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History’s historic Grand Staircase, a plaque bears the inspiring words, “Dream Big.”

The plaque was donated by The Rossin Foundation and The Stephans Foundation in support of educational programming at the Carnegie Museums, helping to inspire future generations to “Dream Big.”

February 14, 2023

Mars: The Next Giant Leap

Dream Big: Space

Generously Supported by The Rossin Foundation
Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

October 26, 2021

The Peter and Ada Rossin Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology

Esteemed Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Cardiologist Awarded the Peter and Ada Rossin Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. The Chair was established in 2012, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.