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Heinz Family Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251689382  ·  Private foundation

Heinz Family Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.0M in annual giving against $120.4M in assets. This page documents the 778 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Heinz Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$120.4M
Total assets
778
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Heinz Family Foundation funds

Heinz Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, rural communities, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamiliesrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Heinz Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Community Library
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Ketchum, ID$1.0M2017
Center for a New American Security
THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND GLOBAL SECURITY INITIATIVE
Washington, DC$750K2017
Multiplying Good Inc
FOR SUPPORT OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEFFERSON AWARDS
New York, NY$500K2022
The Community Library
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Ketchum, ID$500K2018
Massachusetts General Hospital
FOR THE LYMPHEDEMA IN WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER STUDY
Boston, MA$330K2023
Massachusetts General Hospital
FOR THE LYMPHEDEMA IN WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER STUDY
Boston, MA$290K2018
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
FOR DR. ZAFONTE'S STUDY ON ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY
Cambridge, MA$275K2019
Vanessa German
2022 HEINZ AWARD WINNER - ARTS
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2022
Spur Community Foundation
FOR THE GREENHORN FIRE STATION HOUSING FUND
Ketchum, ID$250K2022
Elevate Energy
DESIGNATED PAYMENT BY ANNE EVENS, 2022 HEINZ AWARD WINNER - ENVIRONMENT
Chicago, IL$250K2022
University of Pittsburgh
FOR THE HEINZ CHAPEL BUILDING FUND
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2019
The Aspen Institute
FOR "THIS IS PLANET ED"
Washington, DC$250K2022
Community Library Association Inc Ketchum Sun Valley & Triumph
FOR THE LIBRARY'S CENTER FOR REGIONAL HISTORY MATCHING CHALLENGE
Ketchum, ID$250K2022
Cauleen Smith
2022 HEINZ AWARD WINNER - ARTS
Pittsburgh, PA$250K2022
Navy Seal Foundation Inc
FOR THE NEW YORK CITY BENEFIT DINNER
Virginia Beach, VA$250K2019

Heinz Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.6M
2018$4.9M
2019$5.1M
2020$5.8M
2022$5.9M
2023$4.6M
2024$4.2M

How to apply for funding from Heinz Family Foundation

Heinz Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Heinz Family Foundation

Does Heinz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Heinz Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Heinz Family Foundation fund?
Heinz Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include The Community Library, Center for a New American Security, Multiplying Good Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Heinz Family Foundation give in grants?
Heinz Family Foundation reported $6.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $35.2M over 778 grants.
Where is Heinz Family Foundation located?
Heinz Family Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251689382.
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About this profile. This page is built from Heinz Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Heinz Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.