Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio

DURHAM, NC EIN: 36-3745038

The Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$258K

-12.5% YoY

Grant Count

-4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-8.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates primary focus areas in:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical Services
Health and Wellness
School Health
Obesity Prevention

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds general support to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:

North Carolina
New York
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $472K (39%)

Tennessee $145K (12%)

New York $132K (11%)

Oklahoma $125K (10%)

Rhode Island $100K (8%)

Massachusetts $68K (6%)

Florida $40K (3%)

Minnesota $33K (3%)

+5 more states

States

Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AMERICUSARLINGTONBALTIMOREBOSTONBROOKLYNCAMBRIDGECHAPEL HILLCHARLOTTESVILLEDURHAMHOT SPRINGSMEMPHISMINNEAPOLISNEW BEDFORDNEW YORKOKLAHOMA CITYOXFORDPITTSBURGHPROVIDENCERALEIGHRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $283,245
Total Revenues: $475,532
Total Expenses: $261,222
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Historical Financials (2023):

Total Assets: $162,000
Total Revenues: $214,000
Total Expenses: $305,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

195 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Cancer Society ($25,000), American Friends of the Jewish Community of Bejing ($25,000), Granville Education Foundation ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OKLAHOMA CITY, OK	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BEJING BOSTON, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
AMHERST EARLY MUSIC WATERTOWN, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,026
ARTS & LETTERS 305 UNITED BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$24,000
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE DURHAM, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,094
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS SYNAGOGUE BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,150
BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,408
CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROJECT DURHAM, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL DURHAM, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN GIDWITZ	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
SUSAN GIDWITZ	PRESIDENT	1	—
ADAM GIDWITZ	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 404 Hunt Street, Suite 100 Durham, NC 27701-2274

Telephone: 919-571-7055

EIN: 36-3745038

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates primary focus areas in: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness • School Health • Obesity Prevention

How do I apply for a grant from Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2024) • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $50,000 • Total giving in 2024: $258,312 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Granville Education Foundation: $25,000 (General Support) • St Jude Children's Research Hospital: $25,000 (General Support) • Arts and Letters 305 United Parent and Teacher Association: $24,000 (General Support) The foundation primarily funds general support to its grantees.

Where does Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in: • North Carolina • New York • Virginia

What size grants does Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio award?

In 2024, Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio awarded 40 grants totaling $258K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio's EIN?

Adele & Willard Gidwitz Family Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3745038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.