The Heinz Endowments

The Heinz Endowments is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with $2.22B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$2.22Btotal assets
1993IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Heinz Endowments has awarded

40 grantees · $39.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Carnegie Mellon University $5.7M
  • University Of Pittsburgh $3M
  • Community Foundation Of Greater Johnstown $2.9M
  • Pittsburgh Foundation $1.8M
  • Pittsburgh Symphony Inc $1.7M
  • Carnegie Institute $1.5M
  • Poise Foundation $1.4M
  • The Grantmakers Of Western Pennsylvania $1.4M
  • Center Of Life $1.3M
  • Sarah Heinz House Association $1.2M
  • Pennsylvania State University $1.1M
  • Pittsburgh Promise Foundation $1M
  • Duquesne University Of The Holy Spirit $858K
  • Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources $800K
  • The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania $800K
  • City Theatre Company Inc $795K
  • African American Cultural Center $780K
  • Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council $750K
  • Rand Corporation $744K
  • Northside Industrial Development Company $717K
  • 1hood Media Academy $680K
  • Research For Action Inc $650K
  • The Forbes Funds $628K
  • Women For A Healthy Environment $575K
  • Pittsburgh Musical Theater $570K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$64.9M
  • FY2021$72.4M
  • FY2022$83.2M
  • FY2023$73.5M

About The Heinz Endowments

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • EIN251721100
  • IRS ruling1993

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Heinz Endowments?

The Heinz Endowments is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with $2.22B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Heinz Endowments fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Heinz Endowments?

The Heinz Endowments's EIN is 251721100. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Heinz Endowments?

Private foundations like The Heinz Endowments typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Heinz Endowments. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.