About

Founded by Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin, the Kamin Family Foundation is the result of a journey that began with a family-owned business and evolved into becoming the 38th largest developer in the nation, with properties spanning 45 states and totaling nearly 17 million square feet. Daniel Kamin’s visionary leadership transformed the landscape of real estate, elevating the family’s legacy to national prominence. The foundation is a culmination of giving to projects including Kamin Science Center, The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Senator John Heinz History Center, and UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower.

The trajectory of the Kamin Family business has been driven by the leadership of Daniel G. Kamin, the Dealmaker, whose guidance has driven growth and creativity. Dan‘s passion for science and history serves as the cornerstone of his philanthropic vision. From his early years, Dan harbored a profound curiosity and appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. His fondness for the sciences originates from his early love for astronomy, cultivated during his visits to the Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science in his youth when he built his own telescope. The transformative gift to the Kamin Science Center will enable a 10-year strategic plan that will help fund investments in new exhibitions and programs as well as expanding the North Side campus. 

Carole L. Kamin was recruited to Pittsburgh as the first buyer for the Carnegie Museum of Art Store and then became buyer for the Natural History Museum Store. For decades, she served on the board of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Carnegie Museum Women’s Committee where she has been involved with the Holiday Trees Event for 20 years, chairing her own tree each year. She was introduced to UPMC and the needs of the local medical community through the Ladies Hospital Aid Society where she is currently President. Carole also serves as a community volunteer for numerous non-profits including Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Eye & Ear Foundation, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and the National Society of Arts and Letters.

Dan and Carole were recently recognized as Outstanding Philanthropists by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Pittsburgh Business Times has recognized Carole with a 2025 Women of Influence Award.

Dan and Carole’s commitment to community service and involvement in esteemed organizations underscore the foundation’s dedication to the sciences, education, history, arts, medical, and environmental sectors. Today, the Kamin Family Foundation stands as a testament to an enduring legacy, poised to make a meaningful difference in the Greater Pittsburgh Area and beyond.