Pitzer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pitzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $270,250 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$270,250
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 6 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 6 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
Pitzer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Pitzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pitzer College | To support the keck science new building or expansion | $500,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | To support the pitzer postdoctoral fellowship program | $309,568 |
| University of California Davis | To support various programs | $290,500 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | To support the campaign to protect, preserve and prepare yosemite national park for the next century | $250,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | To support the redwood land fund | $150,000 |
| Ohio State University | To support program services | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Pitzer
- Susan Pitzer
- Matthew R Pitzer
- Kenneth R Pitzer
- Greg E Pitzer
Questions people ask
Does Pitzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pitzer Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $270,250.
Who runs Pitzer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Pitzer (Trustee), Susan Pitzer (Trustee), Matthew R Pitzer (Trustee) and Kenneth R Pitzer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pitzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.