Litzenberger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Litzenberger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shohola, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$43,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $69,000 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,300 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $69,000 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Litzenberger 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 Litzenberger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $22,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Match | General | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon Uniersity | General | $5,000 |
| Independent Feature Project | General | $5,000 |
| Kindred Spirits | General | $5,000 |
| The Homestead School | General | $5,000 |
| Wvia | General | $5,000 |
| Hanna Q Dance | General | $3,000 |
| Black Bear Film Festival | General | $1,500 |
| Pike Opera Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Triversity Pride Center | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Marie Zimmermann | General | $500 |
| Get Real Collaborations | General | $500 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Litzenberger
- Kenneth Litzenberger
- Christopher Palmisano
- Amy E Litzenberger
Questions people ask
Does Litzenberger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Litzenberger Family Foundation give?
$43,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Litzenberger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Litzenberger (Trustee), Kenneth Litzenberger (Director), Christopher Palmisano (Director) and Amy E Litzenberger (Trustee).
What does Litzenberger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.