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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 25-1721100

The Heinz Endowments

A private foundation in Pittsburgh, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 550 grants and $85.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Heinz Endowments Online Grant A
625 Liberty Avenue 30th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-5777
[email protected]
Form and materials
You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines
February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions
The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of pennsylvania unless they have been specifically requested by the foundation.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $85,448,661

    Grants listed
    550
    Assets, end of year
    $2,215,534,338
  • Tax year 2023

    $73,517,264

    Grants listed
    617
    Assets, end of year
    $2,130,567,687
  • Tax year 2022

    $83,246,175

    Grants listed
    630
    Assets, end of year
    $2,046,165,848
  • Tax year 2021

    $72,393,198

    Grants listed
    586
    Assets, end of year
    $2,471,712,985
  • Tax year 2020

    $64,940,006

    Grants listed
    657
    Assets, end of year
    $2,042,227,352

Grants paid in 2024

550 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as needed

    $6,043,000
  2. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as needed

    $5,000,000
  3. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as needed

    $3,500,000
  4. Sarah Heinz House AssociationPittsburgh, PA

    To support capital improvements for the northside facility

    $1,800,000
  5. Energy Development AuthorityHarrisburg, PA

    To support a novel financing program to support solar energy projects at school districts in western pennsylvania

    $1,500,000
  6. Sarah Heinz House AssociationPittsburgh, PA

    To support the sarah heinz house association with continued operating support and enhancements to achieve expanded reach of service to engage new community members

    $1,250,000
  7. Carnegie InstitutePittsburgh, PA

    To support carnegie museums' comprehensive campaign including the warhol museum and the president's momentum fund

    $1,000,000
  8. County of Allegheny Through Its Department of Human ServicesPittsburgh, PA

    To support services designed to keep people without permanent housing safe and help individuals move from shelter to more permanent housing

    $1,000,000
  9. Pittsburgh Symphony IncPittsburgh, PA

    To address pso pension obligations

    $1,000,000
  10. RiverlifePittsburgh, PA

    To advance transformative efforts around the west end bridge that will eliminate major gaps in trail access to connect half of the city to riverfront parks & trails

    $1,000,000
  11. T of L IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support the launch of the tree of life educational initiatives to break through hate, building relationships across differences

    $1,000,000
  12. The United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    To support the impact fund 2023-2024 and the regional operations of building for success in school and in life to meet basic needs, reduce disparities, and advocate for systems changes that provide equitable opportunities for all

    $800,000
  13. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    For one year programming and operations, calendar year 2025

    $775,000
  14. Bike Share Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide matching funds to a $5.7 million capital project that will expand the pogoh bikeshare system by over 50 stations

    $750,000
  15. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    To launch the center for shared prosperity at carnegie mellon university: (the "center"), a university-community partnership to address barriers to equality in pittsburgh

    $750,000
  16. County of Allegheny Through Its Department of Human ServicesPittsburgh, PA

    To support strategies intended to reduce racial disparities across the allegheny county criminal justice system

    $750,000
  17. Pittsburgh Scholar House IncPittsburgh, PA

    To secure housing units for program participants, pilot high quality 2gen programming, and provide supports for parenting students enrolled in higher education

    $750,000
  18. Center of LifePittsburgh, PA

    To provide operating support for center of life's outreach and programs for children and adults in hazelwood

    $700,000
  19. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To equip local governments, nonprofits, and community-driven initiatives with the resources, collaborative connections, and comprehensive support to leverage historic federal investments in equitable and sustainable economic growth for the region

    $625,000
  20. African American Cultural CenterPittsburgh, PA

    For working capital and balance sheet stabilization

    $620,000
  21. Pittsburgh Glass Center IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support PGC'S facility expansion and community arts programs for two years.

    $585,000
  22. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    To visualize air quality impacts and engage communities in the region

    $510,000
  23. AchievaPittsburgh, PA

    To enhance workforce dei, employee engagement, and professional development efforts for staff working to support people with disabilities and their families

    $500,000
  24. Greater Pittsburgh Arts CouncilPittsburgh, PA

    For general operations, program restructuring, and one-time deficit reduction assistance

    $500,000
  25. Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To support one year of grantmaking through the advancing black arts in pittsburgh program

    $500,000
  26. Pittsburgh Opera IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support pittsburgh opera's 80th anniversary comprehensive campaign

    $500,000
  27. Pittsburgh Promise FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To support the pittsburgh promise and in memory of franco harris

    $500,000
  28. Rising Tide PartnersPittsburgh, PA

    To generate a capitalization plan, implement early phases of the plan, and support predevelopment efforts on affordable housing preservation and development in homewood and hazelwood

    $500,000
  29. The Capital Good FundProvidence, RI

    To pilot a solar leasing program for low-to-moderate income households in the region in order to install solar photovoltaic and/or battery storage systems

    $500,000
  30. The Forbes FundsPittsburgh, PA

    To provide operating support to directly impact over 300 nonprofit organizations by providing capacity building services, technical assistance, and digital badges

    $500,000
  31. The Grantmakers of Western Pennsyl VaniaPittsburgh, PA

    To develop a regional nonprofit sustainability hub, launch pilots in financial shared services and fundraising skill development, and continue to develop adjacent capacity building solutions

    $500,000
  32. Three Rivers Mothers Milk BankPittsburgh, PA

    To purchase a building of adequate size that will permanently house mid-atlantic mothers' milk bank

    $500,000
  33. United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To build strategic communications capacity to support federal clean energy and climate investments in western pennsylvania, and fostering public support for an equitable, sustainable economic transition in the region

    $500,000
  34. Research for Action IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To support research for action inc's work to highlight and address existing disparities within pennsylvania's public education system, particularly allegheny county

    $450,000
  35. Citizens for Pennsylvanias FutureHarrisburg, PA

    To advance sustainability, protect environment and foster community health

    $400,000
  36. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To advance sustainability in the region through protection of environment, health and climate

    $375,000
  37. Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    To inform health-protective policies and decision making regarding public health impacts

    $362,500
  38. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support a sustainable economic region

    $350,000
  39. Hosanna House IncWilkinsburg, PA

    For general operating support for hosanna house to work holistically with families in wilkinsburg from pre-natal to establishing careers

    $350,000
  40. Pittsburgh Downtown PartnershipPittsburgh, PA

    For initiatives to create cleaner, safer, and more vibrant streets and public spaces in downtown pittsburgh

    $350,000
  41. Pittsburgh Symphony IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support commitment to excellence, the campaign for the pittsburgh symphony orchestra (phase II)

    $333,333
  42. Carnegie InstitutePittsburgh, PA

    To support the arts education collaborative for one year

    $325,000
  43. Sustainable PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    For a sustainable pittsburgh region where stakeholders are connected and all people can succeed, with continuing focus on climate change and social equity

    $325,000
  44. Pittsburgh UnitedPittsburgh, PA

    To encourage residents in every corner of the county with an emphasis on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to complete the all in allegheny community survey and share their priorities with the innamorato administration

    $313,430
  45. Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA

    To create culturally relevant and inspiring public open spaces that are welcoming to all and convey the unique cultural legacy of the lower hill district

    $312,500
  46. City Theatre Company IncPittsburgh, PA

    Support for the capitalization and financial recovery campaign

    $300,000
  47. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support local government officials to develop, design, fund, and implement multi-municipal projects with federal funding streams, building on connect's successful work in climate action planning, infrastructure, and public safety

    $300,000
  48. Historical Society of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)

    $300,000
  49. Mobilify Southwestern PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    To scale mobilify's capacity and influence in order to advance regionalized transit, grow transit funding, generate catalytic projects, and reform swpa transportation infrastructure

    $300,000
  50. Office for Public ArtPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support to anchor a regional strategy and implementation of a public art network and place-based artist projects (2024-2025)

    $300,000
  51. PA Alliance FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    To implement strategic interventions to enhance the strength and effectiveness of pennsylvania's civic engagement ecosystem, building long term power for people of color, young people, and poor and working class people

    $300,000
  52. Pittsburgh Symphony IncPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)

    $300,000
  53. Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    To position rand corporation as a data-informed expert on veterans policy, responding to and generating ideas, and as a convener of researchers situated at think tanks and academic institutions focused on improving military to civilian transition outcomes

    $300,000
  54. Urban League of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support african american unemployed and underemployed single parents from targeted communities achieve self-sufficiency and build the organization's capacity

    $300,000
  55. Mountain Watershed AssociationMelcroft, PA

    To protect the greater youghiogheny river watershed and the region

    $290,000
  56. Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

    To capitalize on a meaningful window of policy opportunity, created by two recent rand reports and a new u.s. Congress, to advance evidence-based policies that impact the most pressing needs of military-connected individuals

    $289,902
  57. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the pitt center for sustainable business toward self-sufficiency, and to motivate increased sustainability & further serve as a catalyst for the region to develop into a national model for a clean economy

    $286,016
  58. County of AlleghenyPittsburgh, PA

    To provide support for two critical positions within the allegheny county executive's office that focus on climate resilience and jobs and affordable housing strategy

    $275,000
  59. Fractracker AllianceJohnstown, PA

    To support education and awareness of shale development in the region

    $275,000
  60. Healthy Start IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support strategic and succession planning, leadership development, and co-location with an FQHC in support of healthy start's mission

    $275,000
  61. RiverlifePittsburgh, PA

    To advance phase II efforts to expand allegheny riverfront park by conducting a facilitated partner alignment process and detailed transportation analyses

    $275,000
  62. Community Theater Project CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    For one year of performing arts programming including development of new work, community engagement forums, artist support, and operating costs

    $270,000
  63. Carnegie InstitutePittsburgh, PA

    For one year of visual arts exhibitions, community forums, education programming, and operating costs

    $262,000
  64. Veterans Health FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To support year two of a three-year evaluation of the impact of care coordination through paserves on receipt of veterans affairs' provided benefits and healthcare, and the associated costs to the health system and community-based organizations

    $254,669
  65. 1HOOD Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    For two year creative learning general operating support (2024-2025)

    $250,000
  66. African American Cultural CenterPittsburgh, PA

    For 2025 programming and operating support

    $250,000
  67. Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentPittsburgh, PA

    For general operating support to drive an analysis of challenges and trends in the region, downtown revitalization, inclusive regional economic development, and to secure federal investments

    $250,000
  68. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To advance cancer prevention in the region

    $250,000
  69. Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DC

    To improve air quality in western pa

    $250,000
  70. Pittsburgh UnitedPittsburgh, PA

    For operating support to expand the capacity of pittsburgh united and their county chapters to increase wages for low-income workers, support the development of high-quality affordable housing, and secure resources to decarbonize public buildings

    $250,000
  71. Point Park UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    To support the next generation newsroom, which will fill critical gaps in local news and information while creating and sustaining pathways to careers for young journalists with diverse perspectives and lived experiences

    $250,000
  72. Publicsource IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide in-depth reporting on issues of health, equity, economic development, environment, education and local government in the region, which will inform and empower community members, bolster democracy and help residents solve problems

    $250,000
  73. Spotlight PAHarrisburg, PA

    To support spotlight pa's high-quality investigative and public-service journalism and the organizations efforts to build a sustainable future for statehouse and statewide reporting in pennsylvania

    $250,000
  74. Stichting Funder ForumNetherlands

    To support efforts to address global climate change

    $250,000
  75. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support high impact, systems level improvements in the allegheny county criminal justice system aimed at increasing public safety, fairness, and cost-effectiveness

    $250,000
  76. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the workforce initiatives in hazelwood

    $250,000
  77. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support heinz memorial chapel staffing and operations for two years (fy25-fy26)

    $250,000
  78. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To educate communities about environmental risks to human health, and to protect children's health

    $250,000
  79. Clean Air CouncilPhiladelphia, PA

    To improve air quality in the region

    $240,000
  80. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To prevent asthma and protect community health in the region

    $232,000
  81. Common Defense Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    To initiate a new 501(c)3 compliant campaign to encourage the biden administration to build pipelines through dod, va, dol, and other agencies supporting military veterans transitions into the clean energy workforce

    $230,000
  82. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support reimagine appalachia

    $225,000
  83. Group Against Smog and Pollution IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support air quality improvement in the region

    $225,000
  84. Pittsburgh Downtown PartnershipPittsburgh, PA

    To expand services in the downtown area and make it a more welcoming place

    $225,000
  85. Pittsburgh UnitedPittsburgh, PA

    To expand the capacity of pittsburgh united to build power through strategic issue campaigns and strengthen organizational alignment and capacity

    $225,000
  86. Rising Tide PartnersPittsburgh, PA

    To scale up interventions in key communities to deepen ability to restore communities and prevent displacement of low-income residents while addressing the regional housing crisis

    $225,000
  87. Food & Water WatchWashington, DC

    To strengthen protections from shale development in the region

    $220,000
  88. RiverlifePittsburgh, PA

    To support operating activities that will advance the completing the loop vision to complete, enhance, & expand pittsburghs 15-mile, 1,050-acre loop of interconnected riverfront parks, trails, and public land

    $220,000
  89. Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

    To advance a research-informed, evidence-based national veterans policy that improves transition outcomes for service members, veterans, and their families

    $217,368
  90. Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritPittsburgh, PA

    To build upon the B2H collaborative's community-driven approach to address the health priorities of the hazelwood plan and to expand partnerships and programs so that all residents have the opportunity to achieve their full health & wellbeing potential

    $216,666
  91. Pennenvironment Research and Policy CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    To support clean air for pittsburgh

    $215,000
  92. Pittsburgh Public Theater CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    For one year of performing arts programming including main stage shows, education, community engagement, and workforce development initiatives

    $215,000
  93. Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO

    To create an equitable clean energy and cleantech regional investment action plan for southwestern pennsylvania, leveraging existing resources, and assets, including those offered by the inflation reduction act

    $213,000
  94. American Sustainable Business Institute IncWashington, DC

    To support sustainable economic development in the region

    $210,000
  95. Pittsburgh Opera IncPittsburgh, PA

    For one year of performing arts programs, main stage productions, and community outreach

    $209,000
  96. Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA

    To continue to evaluate the heinz endowments' veterans and military families initiative, provide evaluation support to the portfolios grantees, and to advance research connected to meaningful policy opportunities

    $204,322
  97. Clean Air Task Force IncBoston, MA

    To support scientific analysis of air quality in the region

    $204,000
  98. Borealis PhilanthropyMinneapolis, MN

    To support the disability inclusion funds grantmaking activities to strengthen and expand us based disability rights, justice and inclusion organizations addressing ableism

    $200,000
  99. Casa San JosePittsburgh, PA

    To support immigrant organizing and advocacy for systemic policy change and to improve the financial position of latino families in the region

    $200,000
  100. Catapult Greater Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA

    For general operating support to help move participants out of poverty

    $200,000
  101. Center for Coalfield JusticeWashington, PA

    To protect the region from impacts of fossil fuel use and development

    $200,000
  102. Childrens Museum of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)

    $200,000
  103. Climate Jobs National Resource Center IncNew York, NY

    To launch a climate jobs coalition and develop a national model for aggregated orphan well-capping that effectively prioritizes the most polluting wells, targets disadvantaged communities, and creates career-ladder jobs

    $200,000
  104. Early Excellence ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    To support the operations of the early excellence project to serve as an intermediary to provide technical assistance to child care centers, serving the most at-risk children, to increase their star level, and attain naeyc accreditation

    $200,000
  105. Early Excellence ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    To support the operations of the early excellence project to serve as an intermediary to provide technical assistance to child care centers, serving the most at-risk children, to increase their star level, and attain naeyc accreditation

    $200,000
  106. Eradicate Hate Global SummitPittsburgh, PA

    To support the 2024 global summit that brings together global experts to share tangible tools to raise awareness, spur innovation, and build capacity to reduce hate fueled violence

    $200,000
  107. Greater Pittsburgh Arts CouncilPittsburgh, PA

    For general operations, program restructuring, and one-time deficit reduction assistance

    $200,000
  108. Hazelwood Initiative IncPittsburgh, PA

    For operating support to develop and preserve hazelwood's physical assets, advance environmental justice, broaden community outreach & engagement, and strengthen organizational capacity per their strategic plan

    $200,000
  109. International Living Future InstitutePortland, OR

    To equip pittsburgh's k-12 public schools with the tools to build and renovate healthy and resilient schools that improve climate and health outcomes by launching a new initiative that builds off the successful affordable housing program

    $200,000
  110. Latino Community CenterPittsburgh, PA

    To support the latino community center's work in serving the growth of the latinx community in allegheny county

    $200,000
  111. New PA Project Education FundWest Chester, PA

    For operating support for the new pennsylvania project education fund's nonpartisan voter engagement work

    $200,000
  112. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre IncPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)

    $200,000
  113. Promote PTHarrison City, PA

    To educate and engage communities at risk from shale development

    $200,000
  114. Rising Tide PartnersPittsburgh, PA

    To scale up interventions in key communities to deepen ability to restore communities and prevent displacement of low-income residents while addressing the regional housing crisis

    $200,000
  115. The Manchester Citizens CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To expand mobilify's capacity to advance transformative transportation projects in manchester, hazelwood, and throughout southwestern pennsylvania

    $200,000
  116. Trying TogetherPittsburgh, PA

    To support trying together in providing high-quality support, resources, and professional development opportunities to early childhood educators across southwestern pennsylvania

    $200,000
  117. War Horse NewsCleveland, OH

    To increase development capacity and revenue, expand investigative reporting, and to understand and monitor the organizations impact on public discourse and policy change

    $200,000
  118. Young Black Motivated Kings & QueensPittsburgh, PA

    To support the young black motivated kings & queens de'avry a. Thomas community center renovations, energy conservation, and general operating needs

    $200,000
  119. Pittsburgh Food Policy CouncilJohnstown, PA

    To support the pittsburgh food policy council to improve deepen engagement, and advance impactful campaigns that reduce hunger and food insecurity in the pittsburgh region

    $190,000
  120. Pittsburgh Food Policy CouncilJohnstown, PA

    To support the advancement of a just, equitable, and sustainable food system in greater pittsburgh by supporting year one of the advancement of PFPC'S new strategic plan and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion plan

    $190,000
  121. National Young Farmers CoalitionHudson, NY

    To support land access for new and beginning farmers in northern appalachia, and to educate and advocate for meaningful state and federal-level policy change

    $185,000
  122. Main StPittsburgh, PA

    To engage a broad coalition of stakeholders and support them in a process to generate, execute and implement a department of energy required community benefits plan for the expansion of eos energy enterprises (eos) in the mon valley

    $182,000
  123. Equity Impact CenterPittsburgh, PA

    To build the operational capacity of the equity impact center to sustain the organization and increase the impact of programs and services for equity leaders and organizations in the region

    $175,000
  124. Fair Shake Environmental Legal ServicesPittsburgh, PA

    To provide environmental legal services in the region

    $175,000
  125. Farm to Table Buy LocalPittsburgh, PA

    To support fresh, healthy and local food in the pittsburgh region

    $175,000
  126. Pittsburgh Gateways CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To advance green tech manufacturing operations and set up and advance training and placement system for energy auditors and weatherization workers

    $175,000
  127. Poise FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To help support the organization's new downtown youth enrichment center

    $175,000
  128. Reading Is Fundamental PittsburgPittsburgh, PA

    To support early literacy development through the storymobile and book babies programs, to mitigate the literacy and opportunity gaps in target reading is fundamental neighborhoods including hazelwood

    $175,000
  129. Teach Plus IncorporatedBoston, MA

    To expand teach plus' work improving recruitment and retention of a diverse teacher workforce in pennsylvania through systems-level and policy change in two programs: the equity leadership institute and the policy fellowship

    $175,000
  130. The Alliance for Climate ProtectionWashington, DC

    To support a sustainable economic transition across the ohio river valley

    $175,000
  131. The Committee of SeventyPhiladelphia, PA

    To support ballotpa's education campaign to open pennsylvania's primaries to the over 1.2 million independent voters in the state

    $175,000
  132. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To support the 1,000 hours project

    $175,000
  133. Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young ChildrenHarrisburg, PA

    To support the implementation of policy and strategy to increase access to high-quality, affordable early care education programs and services for pennsylvania's children and families

    $170,000
  134. Environmental Health SciencesBozeman, MT

    To support environmental health journalism in the region

    $165,000
  135. Allies for ChildrenPittsburgh, PA

    For operating support over the next three years (2022-2025)

    $162,500
  136. Civic Light Opera AssociationPittsburgh, PA

    For two year general operating support (2023/24-2024/25)

    $162,500
  137. Three Rivers Waterkeeper IncPittsburgh, PA

    To protect water quality and health in the urban waters of pittsburgh

    $155,000
  138. 412 Justice - Formerly Onepa Education FundPittsburgh, PA

    To support communities disproportionately impacted by environmental threats

    $150,000
  139. Autism Urban Connections IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide support, education, and resources to families of those with autism and related disorders in targeted communities

    $150,000
  140. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support sustainable economic initiatives in the ohio river valley region

    $150,000
  141. Education Law Center - PAPittsburgh, PA

    To advance education justice by removing barriers to public education and replacing them with the affirming policies and structures necessary for children to thrive and succeed in school

    $150,000
  142. Greenwood PlanPittsburgh, PA

    For two years of operating support to advance downtown co-working space, programming and events and to evaluate their impact

    $150,000
  143. Grounded StrategiesPittsburgh, PA

    For general operating support

    $150,000
  144. Gwens Girls IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA

    To secure operational support for the work of the gwendolyn j. Elliott institute (gjei), the black girls equity alliance (bgea), and the black girls advocacy and leadership alliance (bgala)

    $150,000
  145. Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support classrooms without borders study seminar of historic roots of the civil rights movement, and provide educators with the tools to confidently discuss black history

    $150,000
  146. Momsrising Education FundBellevue, WA

    To support momsrising education fund's work to build the power and agency of parents and caregivers in allegheny county

    $150,000
  147. Pittsburgh Hispanic Development CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To expand the organization's services for the latino community through their employment program, housing initiative, and business incubator

    $150,000
  148. Rise Up 365Pittsburgh, PA

    To support the operations of rise up 365 youth engagement center

    $150,000
  149. Rising Tide PartnersPittsburgh, PA

    For follow on operating support in efforts to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing, help restore communities and prevent displacement of low-income residents

    $150,000
  150. Solar United NeighborsWashington, DC

    To create a diverse, effective, and enduring grassroots movement for distributed solar in pennsylvania that can expand access to the technology, accelerate its adoption, and ensure the benefits are broadly shared

    $150,000
  151. The Axiom Advancement CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    For general operating support to lend and provide technical assistance to minority, women and disadvantaged small businesses

    $150,000
  152. Trade Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the implementation of tip's strategic plan entitled: "strategic plan 2024-2027: deliberate expansion"

    $150,000
  153. Ujamaa CollectivePittsburgh, PA

    To expand ujamaa's community programming, work with local and national leaders to help build and contribute to cooperative enterprises in black neighborhoods, shift policies and systems to invest in wealth-building for communities, and grow membership

    $150,000
  154. Ujamaa CollectivePittsburgh, PA

    For creative learning program support of the black transformative arts network for two school years (2023/24-2024/25)

    $150,000
  155. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the water collaborative

    $150,000
  156. Young Mens Christian Association of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the YMCA creative youth center programming in homewood-brushton for one year

    $150,000
  157. Allegheny Land TrustSewickley, PA

    To support resilient urban neighborhoods and a climate-focused region by collaboratively and inclusively working with community stakeholders to of transform vacant and blighted property into productive urban green space

    $141,500
  158. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To address environmental health exposures by pursuing federal support of community-based organizations working in environmental justice communities, and to develop a healthy homes fund in the greater pittsburgh area

    $135,000
  159. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support a two-year initiative to catalyze a sustainable environmental and economic transition (set) for southwestern pa

    $133,750
  160. Netcentric Campaigns IncWashington, DC

    To sustain the halt the harm network in shale-impacted regions

    $130,000
  161. Regional Housing Legal ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    To advance energy and water equity in western pennsylvania on behalf of low income and frontline community groups in key proceedings before the public utility commission

    $130,000
  162. State Power FundYoungstown, OH

    To provide the research, analysis, and support to advocacy organizations to make statewide policy change on issues including housing, family wealth-building, public education, ballot access, and others

    $130,000
  163. Pittsburgh Conservation CorpsPittsburgh, PA

    To match and leverage federal funding to create meaningful employment for people facing the greatest disparities to build strong futures through environmental work and creation of a local circular economy for urban wood reuse

    $127,500
  164. American Civil Liberties Foundation of Pennsylvania IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To support the pennsylvania aclu's voting rights work in 2024

    $127,000
  165. Action Center on Race and the Economy InstituteChicago, IL

    To support the coalition's efforts to track and publicize the influence of dark money and lobbying on pennsylvania government

    $126,000
  166. 1HOOD Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    To provide continued support of blackpittsburgh.com and its network of black content creators to inform the community of equitable development issues, arts and culture, and other pertinent topics

    $125,000
  167. Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods-Housing IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA

    To develop and implement a clearinghouse to facilitate allegheny county's whole home repair program and all future and current home rehabilitation programs servicing all or portions of the county

    $125,000
  168. American Press Institute IncArlington, VA

    To train participating newsrooms on community engagement best practices in order to build sustained relationships and remove transactional ones to inform coverage

    $125,000
  169. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To advance clean and healthy homes and schools

    $125,000
  170. Fair Elections CenterWashington, DC

    To help colleges and universities in the region build strong cultures of voting and civic engagement for young people and to monitor and advocate for voting rights law to break down barriers to the ballot

    $125,000
  171. Just Mediation PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To expand the existing eviction prevention mediation services to meet demand while preparing for an alternative dispute resolution pilot program within allegheny magisterial district courts

    $125,000
  172. Local Progress Policy InstituteWashington, DC

    To provide organizing, policy, and governance support to local elected officials in pennsylvania, foster connections between these officials, and build accountability to communities most impacted by policy outcomes through collaborative governance

    $125,000
  173. Mansmann Foundation PAPittsburgh, PA

    To increase the revenues of dozens of existing and growing black business owners in southwestern pennsylvania through proven, results-driven methodology

    $125,000
  174. Mwanakuche FarmMercer Pa, PA

    To support culturally-appropriate food and employment in the pittsburgh somali bantu community

    $125,000
  175. Neighborhood Funders GroupSan Francisco, CA

    To support the amplify fund and fund grantees in western pennsylvania

    $125,000
  176. New Hazlett Center for the Performing ArtsPittsburgh, PA

    For one year operating support and programming support for resident companies

    $125,000
  177. Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    To support bridging divides initiative to provide deeper, real-time monitoring and analysis of political violence risk, tailored briefings to a range of stakeholders, rapid response memos, and other "concierge support" to translate insights into action

    $125,000
  178. Wilkinsburg Community MinistryPittsburgh, PA

    To address food insecurity in wilkinsburg, edgewood, swissvale, braddock, east homewood, east hills, and the east end of pittsburgh

    $125,000
  179. Young Black Motivated Kings & QueensPittsburgh, PA

    To support the acquisition of a building for the ybmkq community center and operations for the organization

    $125,000
  180. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    For support of the ongoing administration and implementation of the vira i. Heinz program for women and marginalized genders in global leadership

    $122,000
  181. Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA

    To continue to advance an evidence-informed military veteran policy agenda for the commonwealth of pennsylvania

    $120,719
  182. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To provide legal services for afghan asylum seekers in western pennsylvania through the immigration law clinic

    $120,000
  183. Black Appalachian CoalitionToledo, OH

    To access federal funding opportunities to facilitate projects that will advance environmental justice in the ohio river valley

    $112,500
  184. Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce FoundPittsburgh, PA

    To build staff capacity to better address talent retention, employment, leadership development, business development, and other initiatives that elevate the hispanic community economically

    $112,500
  185. Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods-Housing IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA

    To support a senior energy and construction manager position at action-housing to optimize the organization's ability to utilize federal funding to minimize the carbon and overall environmental footprint of their real estate portfolio

    $106,250
  186. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    To support carnegie mellon university's udream program to increase diversity in the architecture, urban design, and construction management fields and provide a financial bridge to sustainable operations

    $102,823
  187. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer AuthorityPittsburgh, PA

    To substantially expand federal grant and loan funding provided to pwsa for system improvements, green infrastructure development, and decarbonization efforts

    $101,194
  188. Ach Clear PathwaysPittsburgh, PA

    For one year of community arts programming, classes, workshops, and public events for youth, older adults and residents in the hill district

    $100,000
  189. Advanced Leadership Institute IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support a leadership development model that educates, develops, connects, and positions black leaders for advancement

    $100,000
  190. African American Cultural CenterPittsburgh, PA

    To engage a consulting firm to refine awaacc's business model and strategy

    $100,000
  191. Afro-American Music Institute IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support the pittsburgh juneteenth celebration, educate about and promote african american history, culture and music to residents and seek violence reduction and positive community change

    $100,000
  192. Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentPittsburgh, PA

    For a downtown pittsburgh vision plan, focusing on revitalizing civic spaces and streetscapes to boost investment and rejuvenate the city's core

    $100,000
  193. Alumni Theater CompanyPittsburgh, PA

    In memory of DR. Jared l. Cohon

    $100,000
  194. Bike Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA

    To increase civic engagement and participation in pittsburgh among historically underrepresented people through a series of programs that will engage community members around safer streets and infrastructure improvements

    $100,000
  195. Citizens for Pennsylvanias FutureHarrisburg, PA

    To engage and support renewable energy business leaders in state policy decisions

    $100,000
  196. Clean Water FundPittsburgh, PA

    To support clean air work in the region

    $100,000
  197. CommunitopiaVenetia, PA

    To support youth engagement on climate change

    $100,000
  198. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support the ohio river valley fund

    $100,000
  199. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support the ohio river valley fund

    $100,000
  200. Corporate America Supports YouViera, FL

    To decrease the underemployment of post-9/11 veterans in the pittsburgh region by building strategic relationships with small and mid-sized companies who are motivated to hire talent and can offer positions of full employment

    $100,000
  201. Corporate America Supports YouViera, FL

    To decrease the underemployment of post 9/11 veterans in the pittsburgh region by building strategic relationships with small and mid-sized companies who are motivated to hire talent and can offer positions of full employment

    $100,000
  202. Disabilty LeadChicago, IL

    To support a new initiative that promotes individuals with disabilities into leadership positions

    $100,000
  203. Dreams of HopePittsburgh, PA

    To support programming and operations for one year.

    $100,000
  204. Global Solutions PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the human rights city alliance's work with residents, government officials, and agencies to advance equity and human rights

    $100,000
  205. Greenlight ActionWashington, DC

    To support greenlight america's work in western pennsylvania

    $100,000
  206. Hill Renaissance Development CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To advance planning and predevelopment for the renovation of the crawford grill as a catalytic cultural asset for the hill district

    $100,000
  207. Homeless Childrens Education FundPittsburgh, PA

    To provide general operating support for hcef to successfully launch its strategic plan and sustain day-to-day operations

    $100,000
  208. Homewood Childrens VillagePittsburgh, PA

    To support homewood children's village as a key intermediary leveraging academic support services that focus on achieving postsecondary success

    $100,000
  209. Keystone Research Center IncHarrisburg, PA

    To promote more broadly shared prosperity through strategic engagement with policymakers on issues related to economic opportunity and climate action

    $100,000
  210. Mon Valley Unemployed Committee IncPittsburgh, PA

    To fix the broken pa unemployment compensation system and reform state and federal unemployment compensation policies

    $100,000
  211. Nine Mile Run Watershed Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    To increase resources to the region to support sustainable economic and job creation initiatives in water management, climate equity and clean energy

    $100,000
  212. Nine Mile Run Watershed Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    To advocate for clean water and environmental justice in the pittsburgh region

    $100,000
  213. Northside Industrial Development CompanyPittsburgh, PA

    For training, technical assistance and networking support for under resourced entrepreneurs and minority business owners as they transition from start-ups to growing companies

    $100,000
  214. Office for Public ArtPittsburgh, PA

    To support sibyls shrine, an artist-in-residence program and network collective

    $100,000
  215. Pennsylvania Educator Diversity ConsortiumWest Chester, PA

    To support educator workforce diversification in southwest pennsylvania by way of the pennsylvania educator diversity consortium (pedc) which is a fiscally sponsored initiative of a plus schools pittsburghs community alliance for public education

    $100,000
  216. Pennsylvania Immigration Resource CenterYork, PA

    To increase access to justice for indigent non-citizen residents of allegheny county through the provision of free, highly skilled immigration court representation on a merits-blind basis

    $100,000
  217. Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA

    To conduct phase two out of three on a rigorous evaluation of four employment-focused, large-scale, veteran-serving national nonprofit programs to capture their impact on veteran employment outcomes, individually and as a system

    $100,000
  218. Pittsburgh Business Group on HealthPittsburgh, PA

    To support the pittsburgh business group on health in its work to help employers protect and promote their ability to provide high-quality, equitable and affordable health care to employees

    $100,000
  219. Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To support a new harrisburg bureau for pittsburgh community broadcasting

    $100,000
  220. Pittsburgh Conservation CorpsPittsburgh, PA

    For two years of general operating support to leverage meaningful employment to build strong futures through environmental work for people facing the greatest disparities

    $100,000
  221. Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To support the activities of the 2024-2025 race + disability series that is co-sponsored by the pittsburgh foundation and fisa foundation

    $100,000
  222. Police Data Accessibility Project IncPittsburgh, PA

    To develop software and processes for people to find, use, and share data about the criminal legal system

    $100,000
  223. Reinvestment Fund IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To refine and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning efforts that inform the community and economic development program

    $100,000
  224. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    To support the plastics solution fund

    $100,000
  225. Shadow Student Athlete Development Services IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide students who are disconnected from school with the tools and opportunities to get them back on track toward success

    $100,000
  226. Teach Plus IncorporatedBoston, MA

    To support the pennsylvania policy fellowship and pennsylvania teacher network to effect statewide policy impact for students

    $100,000
  227. The Grantmakers of Western Pennsyl VaniaPittsburgh, PA

    To support "GWP for the future" campaign

    $100,000
  228. The Hear FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To support a series of initiatives that promote partnerships between law enforcement officials, youth and other community members

    $100,000
  229. The Legacy Arts Project IncPittsburgh, PA

    For one year african-centered arts and culture programming focused on youth arts education

    $100,000
  230. The Manchester Citizens CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To support the manchester and chateau communities by adding staff capacity to implement federal transportation funding and steward economic and physical mobility improvements

    $100,000
  231. United Mine Workers of America Career Centers IncProsperity, PA

    To provide matching funds for the united states economic development administration build back better regional challenge grant from the southwestern pennsylvania new economy coalition

    $100,000
  232. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the university of pittsburgh disinformation lab to develop resources and research for southwestern pa to strengthen our communities' resilience and mitigate the impact of disinformation

    $100,000
  233. Watersheds of South PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the transformation of the watersheds of south pittsburgh, saw mill run, and streets run

    $100,000
  234. West Virginia Rivers Coalition IncCharleston, WV

    To support regional transition to a sustainable future

    $100,000
  235. Westmoreland Museum of ArtGreensburg, PA

    To support the 2025 schedule of visual arts exhibitions and community programs

    $100,000
  236. Windward FundWashington, DC

    To support resource rural, a national hub and a network of place-based resource partners, to address the capacity gaps that prevent rural communities from accessing federal dollars

    $100,000
  237. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To support lead prevention work

    $100,000
  238. Young Men & Womens Hebrew Assn & Irene Kaufmann CentersPittsburgh, PA

    To support the young men & women's hebrew assn. & irene kauffmann centers center for loving kindness platform that strengthens the fabric of community and redefines the concept of neighbor from "geographic term to moral concept"

    $100,000
  239. City Theatre Company IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support the 2024-25 performing arts season, featuring full productions, special events, new play commissions and workshops, anniversary events, and education programs

    $95,000
  240. Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    To analyze air pollution impacts

    $93,000
  241. Casa IncHyattsville, MD

    To support adoption and implementation of the whole home repair program in key pennsylvania counties

    $93,000
  242. Mon Metro Business Equity InitiativeBraddock, PA

    To provide underrepresented individuals and businesses in the mon valley with culturally responsive services and access to resources that improve their economic mobility

    $91,680
  243. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    For field operations' public space design proposal of the penn avenue and 7th street lot

    $90,000
  244. The Mattress FactoryPittsburgh, PA

    To support programming and operations for one year

    $90,000
  245. Citizens for Pennsylvanias FutureHarrisburg, PA

    To educate and mobilize pro-environment and pro-democracy advocates in allegheny county to support local, state, and federal priorities

    $85,000
  246. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To protect watersheds in the region

    $85,000
  247. Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable AgricultureHarrisburg, PA

    To support the urban agriculture community in pittsburgh and western pennsylvania, adding fresh and healthy food to the region

    $85,000
  248. 412 Justice - Formerly Onepa Education FundPittsburgh, PA

    To support 412 justice's community engagement in education, environmental, and economic justice through political education, voter mobilization and empowering neighbors to lead lasting change in allegheny county

    $80,000
  249. Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritPittsburgh, PA

    To protect regional water quality

    $80,000
  250. Food & Water WatchWashington, DC

    To engage community members and grassroots organizations in allegheny county around environmental justice issues and their connection to elections and democracy

    $80,000

Approved for future payment

71 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural ResourcesPittsburgh, PA

    To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as needed

    $5,000,000
  2. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To equip local governments, nonprofits, and community-driven initiatives with the resources, collaborative connections, and comprehensive support to leverage historic federal investments in equitable and sustainable economic growth for the region

    $625,000
  3. Pennsylvania Solar CenterPittsburgh, PA

    To create the get solar resilient program to expand solar energy installations as well as to explore storage feasibility for justice 40 communities in southwestern pennsylvania, focusing on municipal and school properties

    $500,000
  4. The Energy Efficiency AlliancePhiladelphia, PA

    To accelerate the equitable transition to a clean energy economy in southwestern pennsylvania

    $500,000
  5. Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY

    To capitalize on a meaningful window of policy opportunity, created by two recent rand reports and a new u.s. Congress, to advance evidence-based policies that impact the most pressing needs of military-connected individuals

    $475,098
  6. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To advance sustainability in the region through protection of environment, health and climate

    $375,000
  7. Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health ProjectPittsburgh, PA

    To inform health-protective policies and decision making regarding public health impacts

    $362,500
  8. Catapult Greater Pittsburgh IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide resettlement support to afghan refugees in the pittsburgh area

    $350,000
  9. Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO

    To create an equitable clean energy and cleantech regional investment action plan for southwestern pennsylvania, leveraging existing resources, and assets, including those offered by the inflation reduction act

    $337,000
  10. Sustainable PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To accelerate sustainability progress throughout southwestern pa

    $320,000
  11. Mountain Watershed AssociationMelcroft, PA

    To protect the greater youghiogheny river watershed and the region

    $290,000
  12. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support heinz memorial chapel staffing and operations for two years (fy25-fy26)

    $250,000
  13. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the workforce initiatives in hazelwood

    $250,000
  14. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To educate communities about environmental risks to human health, and to protect children's health

    $250,000
  15. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support reimagine appalachia

    $225,000
  16. Group Against Smog and Pollution IncPittsburgh, PA

    To support air quality improvement in the region

    $225,000
  17. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the pitt center for sustainable business toward self-sufficiency, and to motivate increased sustainability & further serve as a catalyst for the region to develop into a national model for a clean economy

    $218,000
  18. Foundation for Pennsylvania WatershedsState College, PA

    To leverage federal and state funds which improve water quality in western pennsylvania

    $215,000
  19. Pennenvironment Research and Policy CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    To support clean air for pittsburgh

    $215,000
  20. Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA

    To continue to evaluate the heinz endowments' veterans and military families initiative, provide evaluation support to the portfolios grantees, and to advance research connected to meaningful policy opportunities

    $204,321
  21. Center for Coalfield JusticeWashington, PA

    To protect the region from impacts of fossil fuel use and development

    $200,000
  22. Hazelwood Initiative IncPittsburgh, PA

    For operating support to develop and preserve hazelwood's physical assets, advance environmental justice, broaden community outreach & engagement, and strengthen organizational capacity per their strategic plan

    $200,000
  23. Latino Community CenterPittsburgh, PA

    To support the latino community center's work in serving the growth of the latinx community in allegheny county

    $200,000
  24. Pittsburgh UnitedPittsburgh, PA

    For operating support to expand the capacity of pittsburgh united and their county chapters to increase wages for low-income workers, support the development of high-quality affordable housing, and secure resources to decarbonize public buildings

    $200,000
  25. Trying TogetherPittsburgh, PA

    To support trying together in providing high-quality support, resources, and professional development opportunities to early childhood educators across southwestern pennsylvania

    $200,000
  26. Young Black Motivated Kings & QueensPittsburgh, PA

    To support the young black motivated kings & queens de'avry a. Thomas community center renovations, energy conservation, and general operating needs

    $200,000
  27. Pittsburgh Gateways CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To advance green tech manufacturing operations and set up and advance training and placement system for energy auditors and weatherization workers

    $175,000
  28. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To support the 1,000 hours project

    $175,000
  29. Hill Renaissance Development CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To advance planning and predevelopment for the renovation of the crawford grill as a catalytic cultural asset for the hill district

    $170,000
  30. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support sustainable economic initiatives in the ohio river valley region

    $150,000
  31. Greenwood PlanPittsburgh, PA

    For two years of operating support to advance downtown co-working space, programming and events and to evaluate their impact

    $150,000
  32. Hazelwood Initiative IncPittsburgh, PA

    To generate a vision and stabilization plan and implement structural and shell improvements to the historic carnegie library in hazelwood

    $150,000
  33. Hosanna House IncWilkinsburg, PA

    For general operating support for hosanna house to work holistically with families in wilkinsburg from pre-natal to establishing careers

    $150,000
  34. Pittsburgh Hispanic Development CorporationPittsburgh, PA

    To expand the organization's services for the latino community through their employment program, housing initiative, and business incubator

    $150,000
  35. Poise FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To fund two years of black tech nation events and programs and to support the success and growth of black entrepreneurs, startups, and technologists in pittsburgh

    $150,000
  36. Rise Up 365Pittsburgh, PA

    To support the operations of rise up 365 youth engagement center

    $150,000
  37. Trade Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the implementation of tip's strategic plan entitled: "strategic plan 2024-2027: deliberate expansion"

    $150,000
  38. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To support the water collaborative

    $150,000
  39. Allegheny Land TrustSewickley, PA

    To support resilient urban neighborhoods and a climate-focused region by collaboratively and inclusively working with community stakeholders to of transform vacant and blighted property into productive urban green space

    $141,500
  40. Women for A Healthy EnvironmentPittsburgh, PA

    To address environmental health exposures by pursuing federal support of community-based organizations working in environmental justice communities, and to develop a healthy homes fund in the greater pittsburgh area

    $135,000
  41. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To support a two-year initiative to catalyze a sustainable environmental and economic transition (set) for southwestern pa

    $133,750
  42. Pittsburgh Conservation CorpsPittsburgh, PA

    To match and leverage federal funding to create meaningful employment for people facing the greatest disparities to build strong futures through environmental work and creation of a local circular economy for urban wood reuse

    $127,500
  43. 1HOOD Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    To provide continued support of blackpittsburgh.com and its network of black content creators to inform the community of equitable development issues, arts and culture, and other pertinent topics

    $125,000
  44. Mansmann Foundation PAPittsburgh, PA

    To increase the revenues of dozens of existing and growing black business owners in southwestern pennsylvania through proven, results-driven methodology

    $125,000
  45. Community Foundation of Greater JohnstownJohnstown, PA

    To prevent asthma and protect community health in the region

    $118,000
  46. Black Appalachian CoalitionToledo, OH

    To access federal funding opportunities to facilitate projects that will advance environmental justice in the ohio river valley

    $112,500
  47. Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods-Housing IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA

    To support a senior energy and construction manager position at action-housing to optimize the organization's ability to utilize federal funding to minimize the carbon and overall environmental footprint of their real estate portfolio

    $106,250
  48. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer AuthorityPittsburgh, PA

    To substantially expand federal grant and loan funding provided to pwsa for system improvements, green infrastructure development, and decarbonization efforts

    $101,194
  49. Afro-American Music Institute IncPittsburgh, PA

    For the 2025 juneteenth celebration, the pittsburgh black music festival, and to educate the community on african american music and culture

    $100,000
  50. Bible Center Church IncPittsburgh, PA

    To provide start-up funding for the new business development center and entrepreneurship program in homewood

    $100,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture87 grants $13,104,81324% of the total
  2. Environment62 grants $8,191,04215% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking51 grants $7,546,57514% of the total
  4. Education61 grants $6,001,28311% of the total
  5. Community development45 grants $5,982,74011% of the total
  6. Human services39 grants $3,640,9387% of the total
  7. 14 other causes96 grants $9,692,40018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania423 grants $75,618,393
  2. District of Columbia23 grants $1,970,725
  3. New York21 grants $1,742,320
  4. California18 grants $1,423,900
  5. Massachusetts14 grants $849,980
  6. Rhode Island2 grants $550,000
  7. Colorado5 grants $342,000
  8. Illinois6 grants $289,650
  9. Florida3 grants $275,000
  10. Ohio4 grants $272,500

Officers, directors and trustees

17 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andre T HeinzCHAIR Hours 3Pay $0
  • H John Heinz IVDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Sasha Heinz Until 062024DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $12,500
  • Teresa F HeinzCHAIR EMERITUS Hours 2Pay $0
  • Maria MarteinsdottirDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Carolyn DuronioDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Damon AherneDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Jared L Cohon Until 032024DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $7,500
  • Judith M DavenportDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Mark N HoffmanDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Maxwell KingDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Patrick Gallagher Begin 102024DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $7,500
  • Sameera Fazili Begin 102024DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $7,500
  • Shirley M MalcomDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Wendy MackenzieDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $30,000
  • Christopher DecardyPRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $847,847
  • Edward F KolanoVICE PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $559,258

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