Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation
Accepts applications
Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $249,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$249,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$119 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 14 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 16 | $108 million |
| 2025 | $5.1 million | 15 | $119 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Truist Bank PO Box 4655 MC 221, Atlanta, GA 30302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 588-7347 |
| What to submit | See website at www. Pittsfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Limited to Georgia |
What Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 | $5.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew College | General operating | $1.2 million |
| Lagrange College | General operating | $1.0 million |
| Wesleyan College | General operating | $515,000 |
| Emory University Chandler School of Theology | General operating | $440,000 |
| Gammon Theological Seminary | General operating | $375,000 |
| Epworth by the Sea | General operating | $300,000 |
| Emory University | General operating | $250,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children & Youth | General operating | $249,000 |
| Reinhardt University | General operating | $200,000 |
| Young Harris College | General operating | $150,000 |
| Open Door Community House | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Vashti Center Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Wesley Glen Ministries | General operating | $70,000 |
| St John-Pitts Memorial Christian | General operating | $69,700 |
| Murphy-Harpst Childrens Centers Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
- Bishop Mike Watson
- Elizabeth Ogie
- Dan McAlexander
- Jenner Wood
- Philip Millians
- Ralph R Morrison
- Bishop James E Swanson
- Jenna Kelly
- Linda Buchanan
Questions people ask
Does Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $249,000.
Who runs Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee), Bishop Mike Watson (Chairman), Elizabeth Ogie (Board Member) and Dan McAlexander (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Wih and Lula E Pitts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.