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The Heinz Endowments awards grants to help the southwestern Pennsylvania region thrive as a whole and just community. Strategic areas include Arts & Culture; Civic Participation; Climate, Environment & Health; Community & Economic Development; Food Systems; Veterans; and Workforce. New grantseekers are required to submit a short Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to enter the process for funding consideration.
This program supports the development of small, professional arts organizations and individual artists. It funds a variety of performances, exhibitions, and screenings that advance an organization's or collective's ability to carry out well-defined artistic opportunities or challenges.
The Heinz Endowments is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. It holds total assets of $2.2B. Annual income is reported at $16.3M. PUBLICATION OF "H" MAGAZINE. 5,000 PRINT COPIES PLUS WEB ACCESS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST. According to available records, The Heinz Endowments has made 4,292 grants totaling $522.1M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $64.9M and $217.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $217.2M distributed across 1,758 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5M, with an average award of $122K. The foundation has supported 703 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
PUBLICATION OF "H" MAGAZINE. 5,000 PRINT COPIES PLUS WEB ACCESS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
Expenses: $186K
PITTSBURGH READINESS INSTITUTE. SUPPORT OF AN EDUCATION INITIATIVE WHICH PREPARES YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FOR CAREERS.
Expenses: $367K
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES. PROVIDING CONSULTING SUPPORT DIRECTLY TO NON-PROFIT ENTITIES.
Expenses: $43K
PUBLICATION OF "H" MAGAZINE. 5,000 PRINT COPIES PLUS WEB ACCESS TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4,292 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DC, NY.
The Heinz Endowments has distributed a total of $522.1M across 4,292 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $122K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5M.
The application deadline is FEBRUARY 15 - SPRING BOARD MEETING AUGUST 1 - FALL BOARD MEETING. THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS CONCENTRATES ITS EFFORTS AND RESOURCES IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. GIVEN ITS PRIMARILY REGIONAL FOCUS, THE FOUNDATION IS GENERALLY UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FOR PROJECTS OUTSIDE THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY THE FOUNDATION.
The Heinz Endowments is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Decardy Begin 4123 | PRESIDENT | $581K | $79K | $820K |
| Edward Kolano | VICE PRESIDENT | $553K | $106K | $674K |
| Mark N Hoffman | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Sasha Heinz | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Damon Aherne | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$66.2M
Total Assets
$2.1B
Fair Market Value
$2.1B
Net Worth
$2.1B
Grants Paid
$48.7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$114.8M
Distribution Amount
$98.3M
Total: $800.6M
Total Grants
4,292
Total Giving
$522.1M
Average Grant
$122K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
703
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityTO LAUNCH THE CENTER FOR SHARED PROSPERITY AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: (THE "CENTER"), A UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EQUALITY IN PITTSBURGH | Pittsburgh, PA | $5M | 2023 |
| The Grantmakers Of Western PennsylvaniaFOR THE CREATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDERS ALLIANCE (ECFA) ENABLING LOCAL FUNDERS TO ALIGN THEIR RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS, SERVICE DELIVERY, AND POLICIES IMPACTING THE YOUNGEST CITIZENS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Sarah Heinz House AssociationTO PROVIDE CONTINUED OPERATING SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR SCHOOL OUTREACH AND EXPANDED STEAM PROGRAMS | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Poise FoundationTO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TREASURES INITIATIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FORD FOUNDATION AND THE POISE FOUNDATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $1M |
PITTSBURGH, PA
MELVILLE, NY
DENVER, NC
ATLANTA, GA
| Carolyn Duronio |
| DIRECTOR |
| $30K |
| $0 |
| $30K |
| Jared Cohon | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Judith M Davenport | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Wendy Mackenzie | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Shirley Malcom | DIRECTOR | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Maxwell King Begin 2723 | DIRECTOR | $28K | $0 | $28K |
| Andrew S Mcelwaine Until 33123 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Carol R Brown Until 2723 | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| James Rohr Until 2723 | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| H John Heinz Iv | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Marteinsdottir | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andre T Heinz | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa F Heinz | CHAIR EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Promise FoundationFOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS | Pittsburgh, PA | $1M | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony IncTO ADDRESS PSO PENSION OBLIGATIONS | Pittsburgh, PA | $1M | 2023 |
| The United Way Of Southwestern PennsylvaniaTO SUPPORT UNITED WAY'S IMPACT FUND 2022-2023, THE 211 AND SYSTEMS NAVIGATION SYSTEM, AND THE REGIONAL OPERATIONS OF BUILDING FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE | Pittsburgh, PA | $800K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater JohnstownTO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC INITIATIVES IN THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGION | Johnstown, PA | $800K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural ResourcesFOR ONE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2024) | Pittsburgh, PA | $775K | 2023 |
| African American Cultural CenterFOR ONE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2024) | Pittsburgh, PA | $750K | 2023 |
| Center Of LifeFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN COL'S OUTREACH AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN HAZELWOOD SO THAT THEY ARE EMPOWERED AND INSPIRED, DESPITE EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUITIES | Pittsburgh, PA | $600K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh FoundationONE YEAR SUPPORT OF ADVANCING BLACK ARTS IN PITTSBURGH (2023) | Pittsburgh, PA | $500K | 2023 |
| The Forbes FundsTO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT TO DIRECTLY IMPACT OVER 300 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND DIGITAL BADGES | Pittsburgh, PA | $500K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Musical TheaterFOR PHASE ONE OF PMT'S COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE THEIR WEST END PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER | Pittsburgh, PA | $500K | 2023 |
| Carlow UniversityTO SUPPORT THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA EARLY CHILDHOOD APPRENTICESHIP HUB (HUB) | Pittsburgh, PA | $500K | 2023 |
| University Of PittsburghTO DEVELOP CONCRETE PLANS TO INTEGRATE THE LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATION ON HAZELWOOD GREEN AND UNIVERSITY EXPERTISE WITH COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS TO ENHANCE PRE-K-12 EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN GREATER HAZELWOOD | Pittsburgh, PA | $444K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityTO FURTHER THE EFFORTS OF THE READINESS INSTITUTE IN THE REGION AS IT CREATES GREATER FUTURE READINESS SKILLS AND CAPACITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS VIA EDUCATION-INDUSTRY-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND ACTIVITIES | University Park, PA | $400K | 2023 |
| City Theatre Company IncSUPPORT FOR THE CAPITALIZATION AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY CAMPAIGN | Pittsburgh, PA | $400K | 2023 |
| Pearl Arts Movement And SoundTO CREATE A LONG-TERM, AFFORDABLE CULTURAL SPACE IN THE BRADDOCK NEIGHBORHOOD BY SUPPORTING THE RELOCATION AND GROWTH OF PEARL ARTS, AN ACCOMPLISHED CULTURAL ANCHOR THAT FOCUSES ON DANCE, SOUND PRODUCTION AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING | Pittsburgh, PA | $400K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Scholar HouseTO SUSTAIN AND GROW PITTSBURGH SCHOLAR HOUSE, BY MAINTAINING AND RESPONSIBLY INCREASING STAFF CAPACITY AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMMATIC OFFERINGS PLEDGED TO THE COMMUNITY OF PARENTING SCHOLARS | Pittsburgh, PA | $400K | 2023 |
| Citizens For Pennsylvanias FutureTO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY, PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND FOSTER COMMUNITY HEALTH | Harrisburg, PA | $400K | 2023 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Arts CouncilFOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2023) | Pittsburgh, PA | $375K | 2023 |
| Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health ProjectTO INFORM HEALTH-PROTECTIVE POLICIES AND DECISION MAKING REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS | Mcmurray, PA | $375K | 2023 |
| Physicians Scientists And Engineers For Sustainable And Healthy EneTO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF OIL/GAS IMPACTS IN THE REGION AND DEVELOP WATER-ENERGY SCIENCE-POLICY PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| Northside Industrial Development CompanyFOR URBANKIND TO CONTINUE TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BLACK ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTIVE AND THE EQUITABLE AND JUST PITTSBURGH PLATFORM | Pittsburgh, PA | $350K | 2023 |
| Research For Action IncTO PROVIDE ROBUST, TIMELY, AND ACTIONABLE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO INFORM HOW EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN PA AND IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAN BE IMPROVED TO REDUCE EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES | Philadelphia, PA | $350K | 2023 |
| Urban League Of Greater PittsburghTO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED SINGLE PARENTS FROM TARGETED COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BUILD THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY | Pittsburgh, PA | $350K | 2023 |
| Leading To Movement IncTO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE WORK IN HAZELWOOD AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY PLAN WITH A CONCENTRATED EFFORT ON PN-3 | Atlanta, GA | $340K | 2023 |
| Carnegie InstituteFOR TWO YEARS CREATIVE LEARNING GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ARTS EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE (2022-2023) | Pittsburgh, PA | $325K | 2023 |
| Highmark HealthTO STRENGTHEN THE FIRST STEPS & BEYOND PROGRAM THROUGH THE MOBILIZATION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH A SHARED GOAL OF REDUCING INFANT DEATHS AND RACIAL DISPARITIES | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K | 2023 |
| Rand CorporationTO POSITION RAND CORPORATION AS A DATA-INFORMED EXPERT ON VETERANS POLICY, RESPONDING TO AND GENERATING IDEAS, AND AS A CONVENER OF RESEARCHERS SITUATED AT THINK TANKS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING MILITARY TO CIVILIAN TRANSITION OUTCOMES | Santa Monica, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Western PennsylvaniaFOR TWO YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2023/24-2024/25) | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K | 2023 |
| The Fred Rogers CompanyTO PROVIDE HOLISTIC OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, SUPPORT PARENTS AND OTHER PARTNERS, AND ADVANCE DEI THROUGHOUT CHILDRENS MEDIA | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K | 2023 |
| Office For Public ArtFOR TWO YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ANCHOR A REGIONAL STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC ART NETWORK AND PLACE-BASED ARTIST PROJECTS (2024-2025) | Pittsburgh, PA | $300K | 2023 |
| Mountain Watershed AssociationTO PROTECT THE GREATER YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER WATERSHED AND THE REGION | Melcroft, PA | $275K | 2023 |
| Fractracker AllianceTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF SHALE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION | Johnstown, PA | $275K | 2023 |
| Community Theater Project CorporationFOR TWO YEARS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2023-2024) | Pittsburgh, PA | $270K | 2023 |
| 1hood Media AcademyFOR CREATIVE LEARNING OPERATING AND PROJECT SUPPORT OF 1HOOD MEDIA FOR ONE YEAR (2023) | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Housing Finance AgencyTO PILOT AND EVALUATE A HOMEOWNERSHIP MORTGAGE PRODUCT TO ADDRESS LONGSTANDING STRUCTURAL BARRIERS IMPEDING HOME OWNERSHIP IN MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS | Harrisburg, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Latino Community CenterTO SUPPORT THE GROWING LATINX POPULATION IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY WITH WRAP-AROUND AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Young Black Motivated Kings & QueensTO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION OF A BUILDING FOR THE YBMKQ COMMUNITY CENTER AND OPERATIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Allegheny Conference On Community DevelopmentFOR THE FUTURE OF THE PITTSBURGH REGION, 2020-2030 NEXT IS NOW, INCLUDING INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND RACIAL EQUITY | Pittsburgh, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Clean Air CouncilTO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY IN THE REGION | Philadelphia, PA | $240K | 2023 |
| Veterans Research FoundationTO SET UP THE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF CARE COORDINATION THROUGH PASERVES ON RECEIPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS' PROVIDED BENEFITS, VETERANS AFFAIRS' PROVIDED HEALTHCARE, AND THE ASSOCIATED COSTS TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS | Pittsburgh, PA | $230K | 2023 |
| Trying TogetherFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022-2024 | Pittsburgh, PA | $225K | 2023 |
| Women For A Healthy EnvironmentTO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AND TO PROTECT CHILDRENS HEALTH | Pittsburgh, PA | $225K | 2023 |
| Reading Is Fundamental PittsburghTO SUPPORT THE WORK IN EARLY LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING THE STORYMOBILE AND BOOK BABIES PROGRAMS, TO MITIGATE THE LITERACY AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUDING HAZELWOOD | Pittsburgh, PA | $225K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh UnitedTO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF PITTSBURGH UNITED TO BUILD POWER THROUGH STRATEGIC ISSUE CAMPAIGNS AND STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT AND CAPACITY | Pittsburgh, PA | $225K | 2023 |
| Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania IncTO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WITH A SUCCESSFUL EXPANSION OF PASERVES AND POSITION IT AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN HUMAN-SERVICE FOCUSED CARE COORDINATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $223K | 2023 |
| RiverlifeFOR THE COMPLETING THE LOOP VISION PLAN, A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO COMPLETE, ENHANCE, AND EXPAND PITTSBURGHS 15-MILE, 1,050-ACRE LOOP OF INTERCONNECTED RIVERFRONT PARKS, TRAILS, AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACES | Pittsburgh, PA | $220K | 2023 |
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