Bitar Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bitar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,280 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$147,280
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,975 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $127,310 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $98,975 | 16 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $147,280 | 19 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George A Bitar 135 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 535-4041 |
What Bitar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $132,180 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $14,100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Rise Alliance for Childrenwwof | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,600 |
| Social & Economic Action for Lebanon Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,500 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $14,080 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Joseph University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Search and Care Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research & Treatment Fund LNC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,600 |
| Farmers Table | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Earth Ranger | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| The Sherkow Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Washington Ambulance Association Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Lebanese Franciscan Sisters of the Cross | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Lycee Francais de New York | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Teach for Lebanon | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Washington Fire Dept | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George A Bitar
- Claudia Fleming
- Salim Haddad
Questions people ask
Does Bitar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bitar Foundation Inc give?
$147,280 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bitar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George A Bitar (Trustee), Claudia Fleming (Trustee/Treasurer) and Salim Haddad (Trustee).
What does Bitar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.