Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation
The Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntington Woods, Michigan. In 2023, it reported 44 grants totaling $218,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Michigan and elsewhere.
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation gave $218K across 44 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $218,000
- +15.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 44
- -2.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,955
- +17.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $118,240
- -5.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 44, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (65% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8019 Concord, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Phone: (248) 398-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was ACLU Fund of Michigan ($25K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Michigan recipients received 65% of grant dollars. New York received 10%, Washington, DC, 8%, and Colorado and Maryland each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 44 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 89% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2022) to $340K (2021). In 2023 it made 44 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Fund of Michigan Detroit, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | General Fund | $21,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Music Hall for the Performing Arts Detroit, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Jarc Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Detroit, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mid and South MI Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Focus Hope Detroit, MI | General Fund | $6,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,240 | $214,058 | $221,481 | $218,000 | 44 | $218,000 | $205,560 | $9,803 |
| 2022 | $125,663 | $102,622 | $198,138 | $189,500 | 45 | $189,500 | $96,664 | $17,678 |
| 2021 | $221,179 | $230,279 | $348,845 | $340,200 | 46 | $340,200 | $221,634 | $28,745 |
| 2020 | $339,745 | $191,303 | $304,616 | $294,300 | 42 | — | $180,987 | $36,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Forgotten Harvest says its mission is to relieve hunger in Metro Detroit and prevent nutritious food waste; JARC says it enriches the lives of people with disabilities through support and community engagement; and the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Other 2023 grantees describe work that includes providing nutritious food and related resources (Gleaners Community Food Bank), welcoming and supporting refugees (HIAS), empowering families in poverty (COTS), advancing racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center), and providing student-centered education (University of Detroit Mercy).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $218,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $3,500. The largest grant listed was $25,000 to ACLU Fund of Michigan. Other notable grants included $21,000 to Forgotten Harvest, $15,000 to the International Rescue Committee, and $10,000 each to Music Hall for the Performing Arts, JARC, and Gleaners Community Food Bank. The listed grants were designated for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Michael Pitt as president, Peggy Pitt as treasurer, and Janice Buchanan as secretary.
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation is led by Michael Pitt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Pitt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice Buchanan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peggy Pitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation
How much does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation give each year?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation gave $218K across 44 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $190K across 45 grants.
What is Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,955, across 44 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation give grants?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (13 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include ACLU Fund of Michigan ($25,000), Forgotten Harvest ($21,000) and International Rescue Committee ($15,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation reported $118K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's EIN?
Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3080424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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