Bitz Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bitz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$93,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$429,237
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,000 | 11 | $436,391 |
| 2025 | $93,000 | 14 | $429,237 |
How to apply
Bitz Family Foundation Inc 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 Bitz Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $79,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 4 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Monetary support | $70,000 |
| Purdue University Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center | Monetary support | $5,000 |
| New College of Florida | Monetary support | $2,500 |
| Theatre Zone | Monetary support | $2,500 |
| University of Austin | Monetary support | $2,500 |
| Bridge & Beyond | Monetary support | $2,500 |
| Restore the American Dream | Monetary support | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Monetary support | $1,500 |
| Baldwinsville Community Scholarship | Monetary support | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Monetary support | $1,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Monetary support | $1,000 |
| Lead New York Cornell University | Monetary support | $500 |
| Montessori School of Syracuse | Monetary support | $500 |
| Skaneateles Lake Association | Monetary support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark W Bitz
- Karl W Bitz
- Asher W Bitz
Questions people ask
Does Bitz Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bitz Family Foundation Inc give?
$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Bitz Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark W Bitz (Trustees), Karl W Bitz (Trustees) and Asher W Bitz (Trustees).
What does Bitz Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.