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Heinz Family Foundation
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| Funder type: |
Foundation |
| Address: |
3200 Dominion Tower
625 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
| General Telephone: |
412-497-5775 |
| Fax: |
412-497-5790 |
| Contact: |
Jeffrey
Lewis, President
jlewis@heinzoffice.org
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| EIN: |
251689382 |
| Url: |
http://www.heinzfamily.org/aboutus/philanthropies.html
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| Email: |
jlewis@heinzoffice.org
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| Geographic focus: |
(Emphasis on PA, Washington, D.C. Metro Area) 30-39 States, AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, National, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OR, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY |
| Types of support: |
Building/renovation, Capital Campaigns, Endowments, Equipment, Grants to Individuals |
| Funding Restrictions: |
Contributes only to pre-selected organizations; unsolicited applications not considered |
| Deadlines: |
None
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| Geographic Interests: |
While the foundation reports that its primary geographic focus is Western PA, in fact just 15% of allocated funds are awarded in PA. More than 40% is awarded in DC (primarily via grants to national groups and through the Heinz Awards which are non-geographically based). Individual and organizations in 30 other states also received grants from the foundation. |
| Related corporation? |
NO |
| Total assets: |
$86,690,493
as of
2005 |
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Average grant range:
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$ 10,000 to $ 50,000 |
| Grant low: |
$ 100 |
| Grant high: |
$ 637,500 |
| Trustees / directors: |
Teresa F. Heinz, Chair. and C.E.O.; Jeffrey R. Lewis, Pres.; Wendy Mackenzie, Secy.; Jack E. Kime, C.F.O.; S. Donald Wiley, Treas.; John R. Taylor, C.I.O.; Andre Heinz. |
| 990 report(s): | View ReportView Report (Requires Adobe Acrobat). |
| Business notes: |
Although the foundation was originally financed by the family that established the HJ Heinz corporation, the foundation has no connections with the food company. |
Overview: Giving primarily for the Heinz Awards, environmental organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and women's health and pension.
Heinz Awards: Established in 1992, the program is the primary activity of the Heinz Family Foundation.
The Heinz Awards recognize individuals for their contributions in the areas of arts and humanities, the environment, the human condition, public policy, and technology and the economy.
Award nominations are submitted by a Council of Nominators, who serve anonymously, and are reviewed by jurors appointed by the foundation.
Award recipients are selected by the Board of Directors of the Heinz Awards upon review of the jurors' recommendations. Awards recipients will receive a cash prize of $250,000 for their unrestricted use.
Other Interests and Foundations: In addition to the Heinz Awards, the Foundation awards 150 grants to a variety of environmental groups, arts organizations, museums, and education institutions, primarily in the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania area.
In addition to this foundation, the Heinz familys supports several other foundations, the largest of which are the Howard Heinz Endowment and the Vira I. Heinz Endowment, both of which are profiled in the Access Philanthropy database.
- Arts & Culture:
- Economics:
- Education:
- Environment:
- Housing/Shelter, Homelessness:
- Hunger:
- Media/Communications:
- Museums:
- Museums, Art:
- Performing Arts:
- Science and Technology:
- Women & Girls:
- Women's Health:
Sample Grants
$ 5,000 to
African Methodist Episcopal Church , Boston , MA
$ 5,000 to
Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning , Washington , DC
$ 100,000 to
American Computer Museum Compuseum , Bozeman , MT
$ 60,000 to
American Institute for Public Service , Wilmington , DE
$ 10,000 to
Avance Family Support and Education Programs , San Antonio , TX
$ 25,000 to
Blaine County Citizens for Smart Growth , Hailey , ID
$ 7,060 to
Brigham Young University , Provo , UT
$ 30,000 to
Brookings Institution , Washington , DC
$ 35,000 to
Camus County Medical Services Board , Fairfield , ID
$ 5,000 to
Cathedral Choral Society , Washington , DC
$ 5,000 to
Committee to End Elder Homelessness , Boston , MA
$ 9,000 to
Dance Theatre of Harlem , New York , NY
$ 5,000 to
Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania , Pittsburgh , PA
$ 10,000 to
Feminist Majority Foundation , Arlington , VA
$ 5,000 to
Friends of Hampden Seniors , Hampden , MA
$ 1,000,000 to
H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment , Washington , DC
$ 25,000 to
Idaho Hispanic Caucus Institute for Research and Education , Caldwell , ID
$ 100,000 to
Institute for Women & Technology , Palo Alto , CA
$ 5,000 to
Jewish National Fund , Pittsburgh , PA
$ 5,000 to
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund , Washington , DC
$ 10,000 to
Literacy Partners , New York , NY
$ 500,000 to
Nantucket Historical Association , Nantucket , MA
$ 5,000 to
National Academy of Social Insurance , Washington , DC
$ 5,000 to
National Coalition on Health Care , Washington , DC
$ 10,000 to
National Council for Families & Television , Los Angeles , CA
$ 10,000 to
National Council of Negro Women , Washington , DC
$ 150,000 to
National Gallery of Art , Washington , DC
$ 5,000 to
National Hispanic Press Association , Washington , DC
$ 10,000 to
National Outdoor Leadership School , Lander , WY
$ 150,000 to
Pennsylvania Public School Health Care Trust , Hermitage , PA
$ 5,000 to
Pine Street Inn , Boston , MA
$ 100,000 to
Project Row Houses , Houston , TX
$ 25,000 to
Rosies Place , Boston , MA
$ 50,000 to
Saint Luke Regional Medical Center (ID) , Ketchum , ID
$ 20,000 to
Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Inc. , Sun Valley , ID
$ 50,000 to
Three Rivers Area Labor Management Committee , Pittsburgh , PA
$ 37,600 to
United Negro College Fund , Fairfax , VA
$ 7,956 to
University of Montana , Missoula , MT
$ 25,000 to
Walden Woods Project , Lincoln , MA
$ 5,000 to
Women's Educational & Industrial Union , Boston , MA
$ 10,000 to
Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement , Washington , DC
$ 50,000 to
Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families , Washington , DC
Application Procedures:: The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Send a short letter of introduction with 2-3 pages of back up materials, indicating how your organization is closely alligned with the foundation's current interests and past grantees. Don't expect an immediate response.
Grants Paid
2002
($5,305,000 )
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2005
($3,917,800 )
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2006
($4,429,343 )
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