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The Gitlitz Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ocean Ridge, Florida · EIN 043445596

The Gitlitz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean Ridge, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,865 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,260. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $10,461 the year before.

69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,46112$120,683
2024$8,86514$129,064

How to apply

The Gitlitz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gitlitz Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts6$4,985
District of Columbia2$2,000
New York1$1,000
California1$500
Florida3$280
Arizona1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven, MA
Religious$2,260
Adl
Washington, DC
Cheritable$1,000
Juvinile Diabities Resurch Fund
Washington, DC
Medical$1,000
Magen David Adom (Mda)
New York, NY
Charitable$1,000
Mass General Brigham
Oak Bluffs, MA
Medical$1,000
Friends of the Vineyard Hav Lib
Vineyard Haven, MA
Charitable$525
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Boston, MA
Charitable$500
Farm Neck Foundation
Oak Bluffs, MA
Cheritable$500
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Los Angeles, CA
Charitable$500
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
Religious$200
Mvy Radio
West Tisbury, MA
Public radio$200
National Police & Troopers Assoc
Phoenix, AZ
Charitabler$100
South Florida PBS
Bonton Beach, FL
Charitable$60
National Police & Troopers Assoc
Sarasota, FL
Charitable$20

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gitlitz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Gitlitz Family Foundation give?

$8,865 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Gitlitz Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robin Sheldon Gitlitz (Trustee).

What does The Gitlitz Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.

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