Private foundation · EIN 25-1721100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where The Heinz Endowments's grants went
It reported $73.5M in grants paid across 617 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 94.0% of those dollars to 349 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $69.1M 558 lines
- No confident match $3.73M 42
- Individuals, not shown $670K 17
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- YOU CAN DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.HEINZ.ORG/GRANTS/APPLY-FOR-A-GRANT.
- Deadlines
- FEBRUARY 15 - SPRING BOARD MEETING JULY 15 - FALL BOARD MEETING
- Restrictions
- 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.
- Website on filing
- WWW.HEINZ.ORG
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 597 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0969449 | $5,000,000 | TO LAUNCH THE CENTER FOR SHARED PROSPERITY AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: (THE "CENTER"), A UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS BAR… | Same address 1.00 |
| Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1496312 | $1,300,000 | FOR THE CREATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDERS ALLIANCE (ECFA) ENABLING LOCAL FUNDERS TO ALIGN THEIR RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS, SER… | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Sarah Heinz House Association Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965390 | $1,200,000 | TO PROVIDE CONTINUED OPERATING SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR SCHOOL OUTREACH AND EXPANDED STEAM PROGRAMS | Same address 1.00 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 26-1982661 | $1,000,000 | FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS | Same address 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0986052 | $1,000,000 | TO ADDRESS PSO PENSION OBLIGATIONS | Same address 1.00 |
| Poise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1393426 | $1,000,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TREASURES INITIATIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FORD FOUNDATION AND THE POISE FOUNDATION | Same address 1.00 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA · EIN 25-1637373 | $800,000 | TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC INITIATIVES IN THE OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGION | Same address 1.00 |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1043578 | $800,000 | TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY'S IMPACT FUND 2022-2023, THE 211 AND SYSTEMS NAVIGATION SYSTEM, AND THE REGIONAL OPERATIONS OF BUILDING FOR SUCCESS I… | Same city 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1469002 | $775,000 | FOR ONE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2024) | Same address 0.84 |
| African American Cultural Center Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 47-2697273 | $750,000 | FOR ONE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2024) | Same address 1.00 |
| Center of Life Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 01-0617023 | $600,000 | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN COL'S OUTREACH AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN HAZELWOOD SO THAT THEY ARE EMPOWERED AND I… | Same address 1.00 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA · EIN 25-1637373 | $540,000 | TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE REGION THROUGH PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND CLIMATE | Same address 1.00 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965438 | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA EARLY CHILDHOOD APPRENTICESHIP HUB (HUB) | Same address 1.00 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0969449 | $500,000 | TO VISUALIZE AIR QUALITY IMPACTS AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION | Same address 1.00 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965466 | $500,000 | ONE YEAR SUPPORT OF ADVANCING BLACK ARTS IN PITTSBURGH (2023) | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965466 | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCING BLACK ARTS IN PITTSBURGH GRANTMAKING PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR (2024) | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965466 | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF NEW ALLEGHENY COUNTY GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY BASED OR… | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Musical Theater Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1661845 | $500,000 | FOR PHASE ONE OF PMT'S COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE THEIR WEST END PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER | Same address 1.00 |
| The Forbes Funds Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1418095 | $500,000 | TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT TO DIRECTLY IMPACT OVER 300 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES, TECHNICAL ASSISTA… | Same city 1.00 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965591 | $444,120 | TO DEVELOP CONCRETE PLANS TO INTEGRATE THE LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATION ON HAZELWOOD GREEN AND UNIVERSITY EXPERTISE WITH COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS T… | Same city 1.00 |
| Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future Harrisburg, PA · EIN 31-1607866 | $400,000 | TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY, PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND FOSTER COMMUNITY HEALTH | Same address 1.00 |
| The City Theatre Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1554580 | $400,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE CAPITALIZATION AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY CAMPAIGN | Same address 1.00 |
| Pearlarts Movement & Sound Braddock, PA · EIN 84-4143044 | $400,000 | TO CREATE A LONG-TERM, AFFORDABLE CULTURAL SPACE IN THE BRADDOCK NEIGHBORHOOD BY SUPPORTING THE RELOCATION AND GROWTH OF PEARL ARTS, AN ACC… | Exact name 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Scholar House Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 92-1209695 | $400,000 | TO SUSTAIN AND GROW PITTSBURGH SCHOLAR HOUSE, BY MAINTAINING AND RESPONSIBLY INCREASING STAFF CAPACITY AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMMATIC OFFERING… | Same address 1.00 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965591 | $400,000 | TO ACCELERATE THE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HELP COMPANIES BETTER LEVERAGE THEIR INVESTMENTS IN SUSTAINA… | Same city 1.00 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA · no confident EIN match | $400,000 | TO 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 | Unmatched Help match |
| Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1737717 | $375,000 | FOR ONE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT (2023) | Same city 1.00 |
| Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Projct Johnstown, PA · EIN 47-2505177 | $375,000 | TO INFORM HEALTH-PROTECTIVE POLICIES AND DECISION MAKING REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS | Exact name 1.00 |
| Northside Industrial Development Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1452789 | $350,000 | FOR URBANKIND TO CONTINUE TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BLACK ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTIVE AND THE EQUITABLE AND JUST PITTSBURGH PLATFORM | Same address 1.00 |
| Physicians Scientists and Engineers for Sustainable and Healthy Energy Oakland, CA · EIN 27-4364320 | $350,000 | TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF OIL/GAS IMPACTS IN THE REGION AND DEVELOP WATER-ENERGY SCIENCE-POLICY PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| Research for Action Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-2710950 | $350,000 | TO PROVIDE ROBUST, TIMELY, AND ACTIONABLE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO INFORM HOW EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE IN PA AND IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY P… | Same city 1.00 |
| Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965592 | $350,000 | TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED SINGLE PARENTS FROM TARGETED COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BUILD THE OR… | Same street 1.00 |
| Leading to Movement Atlanta, GA · EIN 82-1427683 | $340,000 | TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE WORK IN HAZELWOOD AND ALIGNMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY PLAN WITH A CONCENTRATED EFFORT ON PN-3 | Same address 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0986052 | $333,334 | TO SUPPORT COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (PHASE II) | Same address 1.00 |
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965280 | $325,000 | FOR TWO YEARS CREATIVE LEARNING GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ARTS EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE (2022-2023) | Same address 1.00 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1737717 | $325,000 | FOR BRIDGE SUPPORT TO THE OFFICE FOR PUBLIC ART FOR STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION DURING THE TRANSITION TO AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZ… | Same city 1.00 |
| Center of Life Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 01-0617023 | $300,000 | FOR PREDEVELOPMENT WORK AS CENTER OF LIFE DEVELOPS A NEW FACILITY AT HAZELWOOD GREEN TO HOUSE THEIR OPERATIONS, UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT, HEAL… | Same address 1.00 |
| The City Theatre Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1554580 | $300,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE CAPITALIZATION AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY CAMPAIGN | Same address 1.00 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA · EIN 25-1637373 | $300,000 | TO PREVENT ASTHMA AND PROTECT COMMUNITY HEALTH IN THE REGION | Same address 1.00 |
| Highmark Health Group Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 82-1406555 | $300,000 | TO STRENGTHEN THE FIRST STEPS & BEYOND PROGRAM THROUGH THE MOBILIZATION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH A SHARED GOAL OF REDUCING INFANT DEA… | Same city 1.00 |
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0965391 | $300,000 | FOR TWO YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2023/24-2024/25) | Same address 1.00 |
| Shiftworks Community and Public Arts Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 86-2716377 | $300,000 | FOR TWO YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ANCHOR A REGIONAL STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC ART NETWORK AND PLACE-BASED ARTIST PROJ… | Same address 1.00 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-0986052 | $300,000 | FOR TWO YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (2023/24-2024/25) | Same address 1.00 |
| The Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA · EIN 95-1958142 | $300,000 | TO POSITION RAND CORPORATION AS A DATA-INFORMED EXPERT ON VETERANS POLICY, RESPONDING TO AND GENERATING IDEAS, AND AS A CONVENER OF RESEARC… | Same city 1.00 |
| The Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA · EIN 95-1958142 | $300,000 | TO POSITION RAND CORPORATION AS A DATA-INFORMED EXPERT ON VETERANS POLICY, RESPONDING TO AND GENERATING IDEAS, AND AS A CONVENER OF RESEARC… | Same city 1.00 |
| Research for Action Philadelphia, PA · EIN 23-2710950 | $300,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PACER AND ACER PROJECTS PROVIDING ROBUST, TIMELY, AND ACTIONABLE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO INFORM HOW EDUCATION POLICY AND PR… | Same city 1.00 |
| The Fred Rogers Company Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1215087 | $300,000 | TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, SUPPORT PARENTS AND OTHER PARTNERS, AND ADVANCE DEI THROUGHOUT CHILDRENS MEDIA | Same address 1.00 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA · EIN 25-1637373 | $275,000 | TO SUPPORT CONNECT AND THEIR MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF MUNICIPALITIES TO COLLABORATE ON MAJOR INNOVATION IN CLIMATE ACTION, SMART ECONOMIC DEVE… | Same address 1.00 |
| Fractracker Alliance Johnstown, PA · EIN 80-0844297 | $275,000 | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF SHALE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION | Same address 1.00 |
| Mountain Watershed Association Melcroft, PA · EIN 25-1730301 | $275,000 | TO PROTECT THE GREATER YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER WATERSHED AND THE REGION | Same address 1.00 |
3 more lines ($175K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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60 recipients in common - Opportunity Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
56 recipients in common - The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Charlotte, NC
46 recipients in common - The William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA
39 recipients in common - The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA
36 recipients in common
Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.