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With grantmaking that averages almost $70 million annually, The Heinz Endowments is among the leading foundations in the United States. The impact of our grants lies in the possibilities they create, the critical need they address and the transformative change they help to bring about.
History - Heinz Endowments
The Heinz Endowments was established in 2007 with the consolidation of two Heinz family foundations: the Howard Heinz Endowment and the Vira I. Heinz Endowment. Howard Heinz, the second son of H.J. and Sarah Heinz, bequeathed his …
Heinz Endowments - Grants
Heinz Endowments grant recipients have undergone a thoughtful and rigorous selection process that determined their work advances our efforts to help the Pittsburgh region prosper as a vibrant center of creativity; learning; and social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Heinz Endowments - FAQ
The Heinz Family Foundation administers the Heinz Awards. The program honors the legacy of the late Sen. John Heinz. Five prizes, each worth $250,000, are awarded to individuals for their achievements in the areas in which Sen. Heinz was most active: Arts & Humanities; Environment; Human Condition; Public Policy; and Technology, the Economy and ...
Heinz Endowments - News Detail
PITTSBURGH, September 20, 2023 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Kathryn Finney, author and managing general partner, Genius Guild, and Leah Penniman, co-founder, Soul Fire Farm, recipients of the prestigious 28 th Heinz Awards for the Economy. As part of the accolade, Ms. Finney and Mx.
Heinz Endowments - News Detail
PITTSBURGH, September 20, 2023 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Nicole Horseherder, co-founder, Tó Nizhóní Ání (Sacred Water Speaks), and Colette Pichon Battle, co-founder of Taproot Earth and former executive director of the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, recipients of the prestigious 28 th Heinz Awards for the Environment ...
Heinz Endowments - News Detail
Jan 25, 2024 · At the Gilbert Family Foundation, the Detroit native led a strategy that increased access to arts and culture programming, with a particular focus on equity, diversity and innovation.
Heinz Endowments - News Detail
Sep 20, 2023 · Heinz Family Foundation, September 20, 2023 PITTSBURGH, September 20, 2023 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named visual artists Kevin Beasley and Roberto Lugo recipients of the prestigious 28 th Heinz Awards for the Arts.
About Us - Heinz Endowments
Learn about The Heinz Endowments’ history, board, staff and mission to help make the Pittsburgh region a place where all of its residents thrive.
Heinz Endowments - News Detail
Sep 18, 2024 · “The Heinz Endowments is a leader in place-based philanthropy, and it is an honor to join its Board to support that legacy. I look forward to supporting its important mission of helping all people in southwestern Pennsylvania thrive.”