The Heinz Foundations are several

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foundations founded by members of the

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Foods dynasty. The Heinz Family Philanthropies are based in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., and include: * The Teresa and H. John Heinz III Foundation * The H. John Heinz III Foundation * The Heinz Family Foundation The

Heinz Endowments The Heinz Endowments is a philanthropic organization in the United States, and was formed with the combined support from two smaller, private foundations: the Howard Heinz Endowment and the Vira I. Heinz Endowment. It awards more than $60 million a ...

are based in Pittsburgh and include: * Howard Heinz Endowment * Vira I. Heinz Endowment

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