W M Pitkin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hackensack, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $618,100 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $135,000. 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$618,100
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $615,000 the year before.
43% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,000 | 23 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $618,100 | 30 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
W M Pitkin 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 W M Pitkin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 24 | $474,100 |
| Virginia | 3 | $116,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Endowment professorship fund | $135,000 |
| Little Theatre of Alexandria | Social center | $59,000 |
| Burgundy Farm Country Day School | Educational | $50,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Environmental purpose | $40,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | Social center | $30,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Educational | $30,000 |
| Tropical Studies Support Fund | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | Social center | $25,000 |
| Franklin Lakes Free Public Library Found | Educational | $25,000 |
| Newark Science & Sustainabilty | Educational | $20,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| NJ League of Conservation Voters Ed | Education/environment | $15,000 |
| The Land Conservancy of NJ | Yough services | $15,000 |
| NJ Audubon Society | Educational programs | $14,100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Environmental | $12,500 |
| Center for Peace and Justice | Educational | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space | Educational | $10,000 |
| Raritan Valley Community College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation - Menhaden Project | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Veteran Conservation Hunters | Social center | $10,000 |
| Friends of Huntley Meadows Park | Environmental | $7,500 |
| America's Grow-A-Row | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Chatham Emergency Squad | Social services | $5,000 |
| Chatham Jaycees | Social center | $5,000 |
| Green Acre Community Garden | Social center | $5,000 |
| Healing the Children Northeast | Medical reserach | $5,000 |
| Hunters Helping the Hungry Inc | Social center | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Highlands Coalition | Educational | $5,000 |
| Urban Seeds Grow | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Weequahic Park Association | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph B Basralian
- Joseph L Basralian
- Joseph F Bischoff
Questions people ask
Does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc give?
$618,100 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs W M Pitkin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph B Basralian (Vice President), Joseph L Basralian (President) and Joseph F Bischoff (Treasurer).
What does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.