OVERVIEW: The Eden Hall Foundation supports human services, health, education, civic and community works and the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
FUNDING AREAS: Human services, health, education, civic and community works, the arts
IP TAKE: This funder has a unique perspective for grantmaking and views opportunities through a “woman’s lens.” Take this into consideration when pitching new ideas.
PROFILE: Established in 1984, the Eden Hall Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is the foundation of Sebastian Mueller, who was the vice president and director of the H.J. Heinz Company. His philanthropy was inspired by his mother, and he made contributions to aid the poor, fund education and support working women during his lifetime. The foundation funds local efforts for human services, health, education, civic and community works and the arts.
The Eden Hall Foundation works through a “women’s lens” and looks to improve the quality of life for women, families and all local people. This funder focuses on improving health and wellness, access to the arts and enhancing community and civic resources. It regularly funds evidence-based programming, capacity building, capital projects, technical assistance and scholarship funds. The Eden Hall Foundation has a summer grants program to help nonprofits engage children and youth in educational experiences during summers.
Past local grantees include the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, Allegheny Youth Development and the Carnegie Science Center. It also pledged $10 million over five years to support efforts to revitalize Pittsburgh’s central business district post-Covid-19.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $300,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Southwestern Pennsylvania.
This foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from nonprofits and uses an online grant portal. It also accepts LOIs by email and mail. There are no deadlines, as the funder accepts proposals on a rolling basis. Direct general questions to the staff at info@edenhallfdn.org or 412-642-6697.
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