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Bitz Foundation

Preselected recipients only Baden, Pennsylvania · EIN 232901971

Bitz Foundation is a private foundation in Baden, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $948,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $474,000 and the largest $945,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Bitz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bitz Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$948,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh, PA
Operating support$945,000
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Operating support$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bitz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bitz Foundation give?

$948,000 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $474,000.

Who runs Bitz Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Francois Bitz (President).

What does Bitz Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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