Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $366,779 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,275 and the largest $50,000. 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$366,779
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,275
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $213,875 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $275,950 | 25 | $649,915 |
| 2023 | $213,875 | 26 | $593,331 |
| 2024 | $366,779 | 30 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust 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 Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $253,350 |
| Florida | 7 | $92,004 |
| New York | 5 | $11,425 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health | Charity | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Charity | $50,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| U of M - Hillel | Charity | $35,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Congregation of Every 1 | Charity | $20,000 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School | Charity | $16,000 |
| United Way Palm Beach | Charity | $12,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Charity | $12,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Charity | $11,000 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Charity | $10,000 |
| Washington Institute | Charity | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Charity | $8,204 |
| The Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy | Charity | $6,800 |
| Temple Israel | Charity | $5,550 |
| Columbia Grammar & Preparatory | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charity | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| U of M - Eisenberg Family Depression Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jarc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Fau - Florida Atlantic University | Charity | $4,000 |
| Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center | Charity | $3,600 |
| Cap & Conquer | Charity | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | Charity | $2,500 |
| Ort America | Charity | $2,500 |
| Jimmy's Kids | Charity | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Charity | $1,800 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Doe Fund | Charity | $200 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Charity | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Murray C Pitt
- Ina C Pitt
- Erin R Frankel
Questions people ask
Does Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust give?
$366,779 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,275.
Who runs Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Murray C Pitt (President), Ina C Pitt (Vice President) and Erin R Frankel (Director).
What does Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.