THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2021–2024

PITTSBURGH, PAEIN 251721100 Website

Annual Giving

$85.4M+16% YoY

Grants

550

Median Grant

$70K

Organizations Funded

569

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Endowments' mission is to help our region become a just and equitable community where all can thrive and to advance knowledge and practice in philanthropy.

Focus Areas

arts and cultural institutionsarts education and creative learninghistoric preservation and cultural venuespublic parks and riverfront/placemakingneighborhood revitalization and community developmentaffordable and supportive housingearly childhood education and apprenticeship programspost-secondary access and college completion

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital/capital campaign fundingfacility construction and renovationprogram supportcapacity building and technical assistancematching fundspilot and seed fundingconvenings and research grants

Funded Initiatives

Two grants totaling $3.05 million to Sarah Heinz House for capital improvements; Nearly $1 billion in clean energy funding for Pennsylvania over 18 months; Heinz Awards for the Arts provided $250,000 each to Kevin Beasley and Roberto Lugo; Grantmaking averages almost $90 million annually

How to Apply

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Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+16%

$85.4M

Grants

550

Median

$70K

States

2023-12%

$73.5M

Grants

617

Median

$55K

States

2022

$83.2M

Grants

630

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$70K

Typical Grant (Median)

$2K

Smallest

$30K

25th Pctile

$150K

75th Pctile

$6.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $30K and $150K.

Largest Recent Grants

$6.0M

2024

PITTSBURGH TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES

PA · TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, KATZ PLAZA AND BYHAM THEATER AND OTHER PROPERTIES AS NEEDED

$5.0M

2024

PITTSBURGH TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES

PA · TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, KATZ PLAZA AND BYHAM THEATER AND OTHER PROPERTIES AS NEEDED

$3.5M

2024

PITTSBURGH TRUST FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES

PA · TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, KATZ PLAZA AND BYHAM THEATER AND OTHER PROPERTIES AS NEEDED

$1.8M

2024

SARAH HEINZ HOUSE ASSOCIATION

PA · TO SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTHSIDE FACILITY

$1.5M

2024

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PA · TO SUPPORT A NOVEL FINANCING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS AT SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Geographic Focus

$75.7M426 grants

$2.0M23 grants

$1.7M21 grants

$1.4M18 grants

$850K14 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$2.2B

$85.4M(3.9%)

2023

$2.1B

$73.5M(3.5%)

2022

$2.0B

$83.2M(4.1%)

2021

$2.5B

$72.4M(2.9%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.