Howard J. Heinz Company Foundation

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The H. J. Heinz Company Foundation was established in 1951 to make contributions to further the public welfare. Funded each year by the H. J. Heinz Company, the H. J. Heinz Company Foundation is committed to promoting the health and nutritional needs of children and families. Priority is given to programs in communities where Heinz operates with a special focus given to southwestern Pennsylvania. The Foundation proactively donates funds to develop and strengthen organizations that are dedicated to nutrition and nutritional education, youth services and education, diversity, healthy children and families, and quality of life. The Foundation supports socially responsible endeavors and encourages Heinz employees to participate in voluntary activities in support of charitable organizations. The Foundation gives priority to applications falling into its major areas, including: *Nutrition- Promoting improvements in and a better understanding of good nutrition, and contributing to the health and well being of people and communities; *Youth and Education- Supporting the positive development of children and youth by strengthening systems that affect learning and by sustaining programs that supplement the formal education process; *Diversity- Promoting the advancement of minority populations and women, with focus on development opportunities for girls and minority youth; *Healthy Children and Families- Improving the overall well-being of people by ensuring children and families have the resources and services necessary to help them live healthy and happy lives; *Quality of Life- Promoting programs that support and add to the quality of their communities including increased accessibility for low-income and disadvantaged individuals through art, cultural, educational and outreach programs.

History of Funds:

The 2010 "Report to the Community" can be viewed at http://www.heinz.com/foundationreport2010/index.html.

Average Award:

varies

Street: P.O. Box 57

City: Pittsburgh

Zip: 15230

Email: heinz.foundation@hjheinz.com