THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS
THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
25-1721100
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
25-1721100
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
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The Heinz Endowments is a 501(c)(3) foundation that awarded a total of $85.4 million in grants to 645 grantees in 2024, with a primary focus on Pennsylvania, as well as funding in Washington, D.C. and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine their fit with the foundation's priorities and cause areas.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
Early childhood education
Out-of-school learning
Vocational post-secondary education
Climate change
Environmental education
Environmental justice
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Environmental health
Antidiscrimination
Cultural rights
Environmental and resource rights
Freedom of information
Voter rights
Child development
Parent education
Single parent support
Civics for youth
Youth mentoring
Youth organizing
Youth services
Communication media
Media access and policy
Journalism
Foundations
Democracy
Public policy
Offender re-entry
Prison alternatives
Camps
Clubs
Festivals
Playgrounds
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
$50.4M
12%
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST
$20.1M
5%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN
$13.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
550
Median 1st year grant
$52.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$89.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS?
Yes. THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS give?
THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS make each year?
In 2024, THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS awarded about 550 grants, totaling nearly $85.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS fund recently?
In 2024, THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS awarded grants to about 650 grantees. Recent grantees include CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS’s website.