The Heinz Endowments
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 251721100 · Private foundation
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Heinz Endowments has awarded $375.3M across 2,999 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Heinz Endowments funds
The Heinz Endowments's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, KATZ PLAZA AND BYHAM THEATER AND OTHER PROPERTIES AS NEEDED | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.0M | 2024 |
| Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, KATZ PLAZA AND BYHAM THEATER AND OTHER PROPERTIES AS NEEDED | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.0M | 2024 |
| Carnegie Mellon University TO LAUNCH THE CENTER FOR SHARED PROSPERITY AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: (THE "CENTER"), A UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS BARR | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Heinz Endowments
From The Heinz Endowments's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at heinz.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Heinz Endowments
- Does The Heinz Endowments accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Heinz Endowments's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Heinz Endowments fund?
- The Heinz Endowments's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, Carnegie Mellon University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Heinz Endowments give in grants?
- The Heinz Endowments reported $64.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $375.3M over 2,999 grants.
- Where is The Heinz Endowments located?
- The Heinz Endowments is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251721100.
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