Heinz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heinz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$130 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 107 | $125 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 98 | $130 million |
How to apply
Heinz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Heinz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $1.7 million |
| Idaho | 19 | $616,500 |
| California | 7 | $485,000 |
| New York | 13 | $337,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $272,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $226,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $145,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $66,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - economy | $250,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - arts | $250,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - arts | $250,000 |
| Yale University | Undergraduate scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year | $206,000 |
| Denver Film Society | For the "chasing time" film | $150,000 |
| Sun Valley Lacrosse | For general operating support | $150,000 |
| Inaturalist | Designated payment by scott loarie, 2024 heinz award winner - environment | $125,000 |
| Inaturalist | Designated payment by ken-ichi m. Ueda, 2024 heinz award winner - environment | $125,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - economy | $125,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - economy | $125,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - environment | $125,000 |
| Individual | 2024 heinz award winner - environment | $125,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | For the khanmingo ai powered tutor program | $125,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | For general operating support | $125,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue | For support of expanding the food rescue program into other cities | $100,000 |
| The Fred Rogers Company | For the writers' neighborhood professional development program | $100,000 |
| Engage Nepal | For general operating support | $75,000 |
| Multiplying Good | For the students in action program | $75,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year | $59,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | For the galena lodge | $50,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | For the galena lodge | $50,000 |
| Community Library Association Inc Ketchum Sun Valley & Triumph | For support of the library's programming and bookmobile launch | $50,000 |
| Cow Hollow School | For the annual giving campaign | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| National Links Trust | For the jack vardaman workforce development program | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | For the new york city 25th anniversary gala | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Institute for Resilience Inc | For the impact idaho fund | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | For the rotarun ski area | $50,000 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | For the ted fellows program | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | For the human flourishing metropolitan museum project fund | $50,000 |
| United States Ski Association | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | For dr. Ummenhofer and dr. Walker's whaling logbook project | $50,000 |
| Storymakers NYC Inc | For storymakers nyc | $35,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | For the 2025 associate conductor position | $30,000 |
| Alumni Theater Company | For general operating support in memory of dr. Jared cohon | $25,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Brookings Institution | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | For the 2024 annual giving campaign | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | For the trustee annual fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- McCall Cravens
- Michele Battle
- Wendy Mackenzie
- Teresa Heinz
- Andre Heinz
- Christopher Heinz
- Ronald Davenport
- Arie Kopelman
- Linda K Smith Esq
- Theodore H Stebbins Jr
- Alison Byers
- Elissa Brown
Questions people ask
Does Heinz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heinz Family Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Heinz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists McCall Cravens (Chief Investment Officer), Michele Battle (Treasurer), Wendy Mackenzie (Secretary and Term Director) and Teresa Heinz (Chair/Ceo) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Heinz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.