Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington Woods, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $218,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$218,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$288,850
How to apply
Albert and Doris Pitt 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 Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 26 | $142,500 |
| New York | 3 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $16,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Fund of Michigan | General fund | $25,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General fund | $21,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $15,000 |
| Music Hall for the Performing Arts | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jarc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hias | General fund | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mid and South Mi | General fund | $8,000 |
| Focus Hope | General fund | $6,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | General fund | $5,000 |
| State Bar Foundation of Mi | General fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | General fund | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Skirball Hospice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Public Citizen Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rogel Cancer Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Public Justice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Border | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sugar Law Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cots | General fund | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | General fund | $4,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls | General fund | $3,000 |
| Common Ground Sanctuary | General fund | $3,000 |
| Senior Housing Options | General fund | $3,000 |
| Oxfam America | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Childrens Center | General fund | $2,500 |
| Weld Food Bank | General fund | $2,500 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | General fund | $2,500 |
| Cass Community Social Services | General fund | $2,000 |
| Dorothy & Peter Brown Adult Day Pro | General fund | $2,000 |
| Furniture Bank of SE Michigan | General fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Denver | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Empowerment Plan | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chet Levitt Fund for Employment Law | General fund | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | General fund | $1,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General fund | $1,000 |
| Kadima | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wlam Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Pitt
- Peggy Pitt
- Janice Buchanan
Questions people ask
Does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation give?
$218,000 in tax year 2023, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Michael Pitt (President), Peggy Pitt (Treasurer) and Janice Buchanan (Secretary).
What does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and human services.