Three local foundations have agreed to assist the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as it deals with budget challenges. The Board of the Heinz Endowments has made a $5 million grant to the orchestra. The funding will be used over a five-year period to support the orchestra's efforts to restructure its business plan, increase earned and contributed revenue, and attain financial stability. Other grants include $1 million from The Benter Foundation over the next four years and $500,000 from the Eden Hall Foundation, which will be used to "inspire donors at the $5,000 level and above to increase their giving levels." Pittsburgh Symphony management has already instituted cost-cutting measures including layoffs in administration and other departments.