Frederick Pitzman Fund
Accepts applications
Frederick Pitzman Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $345,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $276,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$345,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$276,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $302,200 the year before.
45% 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 | $331,700 | 20 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $302,200 | 22 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $345,000 | 20 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Myra Savage 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 734-9476 |
| What to submit | There is no application form |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on awards which must be for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes |
What Frederick Pitzman Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $341,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Land Trust | Unrestricted general | $276,000 |
| Crossroads Schools | Unrestricted general | $23,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| St Louis Community College Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| John Borroughs School | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Gateway to the Great Outdoors | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Fdn for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Ready Readers | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| River City Journalism Fund | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| New City School Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Missouri Family Health Council | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Friends of Kwmu | Unrestricted general | $1,200 |
| STL Public Medica - Ketc PBS Channel 9 | Unrestricted general | $1,200 |
| St Louis Public Library Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,200 |
| Planned Parenthood of the STL Region | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Washington University | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Unrestricted general | $200 |
| Texas Institute Developmental Pediatrics | Unrestricted general | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Frederick M Early
- Melissa Early Ruwitch
Questions people ask
Does Frederick Pitzman Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no submission deadline.
How much does Frederick Pitzman Fund give?
$345,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Frederick Pitzman Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Frederick M Early (Trustee) and Melissa Early Ruwitch (Trustee).
What does Frederick Pitzman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.