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Grab a stick and hit the ice

We foster the growth, accessibility, and sustainability of youth hockey in the tristate area with the goal of sharing the game we love.

Grow with the Game
Smarter kids make better teammates

We provide opportunities for all children to have access to premier learning tools and initiatives to ensure excellence in education.

Excel in the Classroom
Help build a strong foundation

We support health, fitness and awareness initiatives that assist the overall physical and mental wellness of our youth.

Work on your Wellness
Through the Power of Hockey

We impact our city and region through all that we do, with programming, investments, and partnerships that create a strong community and secure future for children and families.

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Youth Hockey
Education
Wellness
Community

Our Mission

To be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey.

PensPals Presented by PPG

Grow with the great game of hockey with a complimentary edition of PensPals - an educational booklet built for kids!

Scholarships Available Now

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Scholarship applications are STILL AVAILABLE for eligible high school seniors. The deadline for all Penguins Foundation scholarship programs has been extended to Monday, May 12, 2025!

COOL Zone

Shaped like an "igloo," the COOL Zone is an early intervention behavioral health evaluation program for kids ages 3 through 12. Since 2015, the COOL Zone has provided mental health services to 650+ children across all area COOL Zone locations.

Wendell August Forge

Every year is a great year to be a Penguins fan with a wide selection of unique Pittsburgh Penguins gifts only from Wendell August Forge!

A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Pittsburgh Penguins items benefits The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

Penguins Charity Game

Big thanks to the incredible support of our fans & donors!
YOU have made a huge impact in supporting the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation & Mario Lemieux Foundation.

Thank you, Penguins fans!

Check Us Out on Social

Check out the @pensfoundation Instagram for our latest efforts to give to the community through the power of hockey.

Featured Program

30,500

Baseline Tests since 2010 funded by the Penguins Foundation

Since 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine have teamed up to create and expand a unique program, HeadsUP Pittsburgh, to combat an epidemic of concussions in young athletes. Read more »

Featured Story

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

PPF Scholarship Program Includes All Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny County This summer, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will once again award 10 local high school graduates with 2025 Penguins Foundation Scholarships. Applications are now available online at https://www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org/program/scholarships/. In partnership with UPMC, the Penguins Foundation will award 10… Read More

Published on April 4, 2025 // Foundation Staff

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Grab a stick and hit the ice

Grow with the Game

Smarter kids make better teammates

Excel in the Classroom

Help build a strong foundation

Work on your Wellness

Through the Power of Hockey

Make an Impact