Gitlin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gitlin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $104,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$104,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $87,000 | 23 | $1.6 million |
| 2022 | $84,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 15 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Gitlin Family 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 Gitlin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $103,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Barrack Hebrew Academy | Education | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth or | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Philabundance Pa NJ Distribution Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| ALS Hope Foundation | Research | $5,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Education support | $5,000 |
| Phila Orchestra Annual Fund | Performing arts support | $5,000 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Research | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Howies House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ALS United Mid-Atlantic | Research | $2,500 |
| Women's Center of Montgomery Co | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jchai | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Whyy Major Gifts Department | Public radio & tv support | $1,000 |
| The Paps Corp | Research | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeastern Financial Development | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis Gitlin
- Amy Gitlin
Questions people ask
Does Gitlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gitlin Family Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gitlin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis Gitlin (Trustee) and Amy Gitlin (Trustee).
What does Gitlin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.