Donald Pitt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Donald Pitt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,418 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$58,418
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $81,035 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 | 19 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $81,035 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $58,418 | 23 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Powers 445 S Via Golondrina, Tucson, AZ 85716 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 790-9900 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Donald Pitt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 19 | $54,328 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,590 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Connects | Program support | $13,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Cooper Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | Program support | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona Poetry Center | Program support | $2,500 |
| Blaine Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| Jackalope Science Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $2,000 |
| Arizona Daily Star Sportmans Fund | Program support | $1,000 |
| Arizona Luminaria | Program support | $1,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Program support | $1,000 |
| Primavera Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Boys Chorus | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Girls Chorus | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tucson High Badger Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Steele Children's Research Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Funhouse Commons | Program support | $590 |
| Arizona Center for Law | Program support | $500 |
| Arizona Public Media | Program support | $500 |
| Reading and Writing Ventures | Program support | $500 |
| Sam Hughes PTA | Program support | $500 |
| Tucson High Basketball Program | Program support | $328 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Pitt
Questions people ask
Does Donald Pitt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Donald Pitt Family Foundation give?
$58,418 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Donald Pitt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Pitt (President).
What does Donald Pitt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.