We gather feedback from our grantees through the Grantee Perception Report, developed, administered and evaluated by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). In the fall of 2024, 356 grantee representatives responded to the survey that was the basis for the most recent report and provided us with valuable input.

As part of our commitment to transparency, we are sharing the survey findings, full report and a recording of a webinar, led by Heinz Endowments President Chris DeCardy and Learning, Evaluation & Research Director Josie Innamorato. Each aspect of this process also supports our culture of learning, which drives us to evaluate our work, pursue opportunities for improvement, and create feedback loops so we can understand if and how we are progressing in our mission to make southwestern Pennsylvania a place where everyone prospers and belongs.

Reports
 

Grantee Perception Report

Key Findings and Recommendations

Q&A from Grantee Perception Report Webinar (to come)

Webinar
 

The Heinz Endowments strives to be transparent and share information about our work, processes and operations and what we are learning while respecting needs for privacy and confidentiality. We believe that this openness encourages communication and understanding of our work with all of our constituents, especially our grantee partners, those they serve and our regional community of fair and inclusive perspectives, enriching debate and fostering close collaboration.

As a priority, the Endowments views transparency about our work, our grantmaking and evaluation processes, as an essential component of the trust that is placed in us, and as a commitment to the health and benefit of our community and the philanthropic sector. Philanthropy is stronger when all parties are committed to the principles of openness in informed decision-making and accountability.

Find more information about the Endowments on Candid – an information data resource specializing in the tracking of philanthropic funding to nonprofit organizations and the programs they operate.

The Heinz Endowments is committed to transparency in all its grantmaking activities, including its financial reporting. To that end, it is standard practice for the foundation to post the latest audited financial reports and Form 990-PF tax returns on its website.

2023 & 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements - The Heinz Endowments

2024 The Heinz Endowments Form 990-PF

The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is an emerging philanthropy-serving organization created by the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy to expand philanthropic commitment to disability rights and justice by centering the leadership of the disability community – essential tenets of achieving a more equitable, inclusive future for all. The Forum is fiscally sponsored by the Proteus Fund.

The Heinz Endowments has committed to the Disability Inclusion Pledge along with other grantmaking institutions and philanthropy serving organizations. See who has signed the pledge.

Learn more at www.disabilityphilanthropy.org.

The Heinz Endowments greatly values its relationship with grantees and applicants and is committed to an environment of open and honest communication. Our goal is for grantees and applicants to feel valued and respected, to understand our strategies and processes, and to feel that staff provide timely responses to questions.

Grantees and applicants are encouraged to provide feedback about their experiences with the Endowments. Email comments, questions and concerns to President Chris DeCardy at [email protected].

If you prefer to provide anonymous feedback, you may Make a Report through an independent, third-party provider, EthicsPoint. They will assure total confidentiality and anonymity as they transmit that report to the Endowments, where the President and a representative of the Board of Directors will be informed.