Private foundation · EIN 25-6645244 · Ft Washington, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Gitlin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $23K. 74% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$1.5M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in PA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomas Jefferson University HospPhiladelphia, PASupport hospital$200K
Abington Health FoundationAbington, PASupport abington hospital$100K
Congregation of Beth OrMaple Glen, PAReligious education support$100K
Jewish Relief AgencyBala Cynwyd, PASupport low income ind. & families$100K
The Mann Center Fo Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PASupport of the arts$100K
Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PAIn honor of dr. robert uzzo$80K
Rubye's KidsElkins Park, PAEmpowering children in need$80K
American Friends of Maden DavidNew York, NYMedical support$58K
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASupport of chidren's hospital$50K
Jack Barrack Hebrew AcademyBryn Mawr, PAEducation support$50K
Majorie & Lewis Katz JCCMargate, NJCommunity support$50K
Perelman Jewish Day SchoolWynnwood, PAEducation support$50K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAFood bank$50K
Breakthrough T1dKing of Prussia, PADiabetes research$30K
Families ForwardPhiladelphia, PASupport for homeless$30K
Toys for TotsTriangle, VAToy drive$30K
Deborah Hospital FoundationTrenton, NJDeborah hospital support$25K
Eagles Autism FoundationPhiladelphia, PAAutism research$25K
Gift of LifePhiladelphia, PASupport organ donation$25K
JafcoBala Cynwyd, PASupport abused children$25K
Jewish Family & Children ServicesPhiladelphia, PAProvide social services to families$25K
Hope Grows for AustismGladwyne, PAAustism research$20K
Jaws Youth PlaybookWest Deptford, NJImprove wellness of at risk youth$19K
ALS Hope FoundationPhiladelphia, PAAls support$15K
Joyful Gathering Spiritual CenterMount Laurel, NJSpiritual eduation$15K
Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PAHelp children write with clarity$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYSupport int'l med programs$10K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYLeukemia & lymphoma research$10K
Lewis Katz School of Med TemplePhiladelphia, PAMedical education support$10K
Mattie N Dixon Community CupboardAmbler, PAAmbler food bank$10K
Mother's HomeDarby, PAShelter for pregnant women$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPhiladelphia, PASupport of ill children & families$10K
1812 ProductionsPhiladelphia, PASupport of the arts$5,000
Family Promise Montco PaAmbler, PAAmbler food bank$5,000
Looking Out for KidsElkins Park, PAVision & hearing ser. for children$5,000
Make a WishWashington, DCWishes for ill children$5,000
Manna on Main StreetLansdale, PALansdale food pantry$5,000
Miracle FlightsLas Vegas, NVFlights for medical care$5,000
Our Lady of HopePhiladelphia, PAReligious education support$5,000
Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PASupport of the arts$5,000
St James ParishElkins Park, PAReligious education support$5,000
Soldiers' AngelsSan Antonio, TXVeteran support$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 31 · New Jersey 4 · New York 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

The Gitlin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Washington, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Harvey S Gitlin, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Gitlin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Gitlin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 42 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does The Gitlin Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (31 grants), New Jersey (4 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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