Private foundation · EIN 38-3268352 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust

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: 30 grants paid, $367K total, median $5,275. 57% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$367K
Median grant
$5,275
Stays in MI
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Henry Ford HealthDetroit, MICharity$50K
Jewish Family ServiceWest Bloomfield, MICharity$50K
Morselife FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLCharity$50K
U of M - HillelAnn Arbor, MICharity$35K
Brilliant DetroitDetroit, MICharity$25K
The Congregation of Every 1Novi, MICharity$20K
Farber Hebrew Day SchoolSouthfield, MICharity$16K
United Way Palm BeachPalm Beach, FLCharity$12K
Yad EzraBerkley, MICharity$12K
Palm Beach Country Club FoundationPalm Beach, FLCharity$11K
The Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmington Hills, MICharity$10K
Washington InstituteWashington, DCCharity$10K
Palm Beach SynagoguePalm Beach, FLCharity$8,204
The Jewish Hospice and ChaplaincyWest Bloomfield, MICharity$6,800
Temple IsraelWest Bloomfield, MICharity$5,550
Columbia Grammar & PreparatoryNew York, NYCharity$5,000
Dana Farber Cancer InstitutePalm Beach, FLCharity$5,000
National Kidney FoundationAnn Arbor, MICharity$5,000
U of M - Eisenberg Family Depression CenterAnn Arbor, MICharity$5,000
JarcBloomfield Hills, MICharity$5,000
Fau - Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FLCharity$4,000
Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer CenterBronx, NYCharity$3,600
Cap & ConquerBloomfield Hills, MICharity$2,500
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYCharity$2,500
ORT AmericaBloomfield Hills, MICharity$2,500
Jimmy's KidsClawson, MICharity$2,000
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLCharity$1,800
Make-A-Wish FoundationBrighton, MICharity$1,000
The Doe FundNew York, NYCharity$200
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYCharity$125

By state: Michigan 17 · Florida 7 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Charles Nilda, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust 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 Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $367K across 30 grants, a median of $5,275.

Where does Murray C and Ina C Pitt Charitable Trust give?

Michigan (17 grants), Florida (7 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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