Bitz Family Foundation Inc
Bitz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $93,000, supporting organizations including a university, a community health clinic, scholarship programs, and other charitable organizations.
Bitz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bitz Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,000
- +287.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,643
- +204.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $394,843
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bitz Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13915 Old Coast Road 1003, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (315) 857-7997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bitz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Gulf Coast University ($70K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Indiana (5%), Virginia (3%), New York (3%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bitz Family Foundation Inc gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 432% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $93K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | Monetary Support | $70,000 |
| Purdue University Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center West Lafayette, IN | Monetary Support | $5,000 |
| New College of Florida Sarastota, FL | Monetary Support | $2,500 |
| Theatre Zone Naples, FL | Monetary Support | $2,500 |
| University of Austin Austin, TX | Monetary Support | $2,500 |
| Bridge & Beyond Tampa, FL | Monetary Support | $2,500 |
| Restore the American Dream Alexandria, VA | Monetary Support | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | Monetary Support | $1,500 |
| Baldwinsville Community Scholarship Baldwinsville, NY | Monetary Support | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Monetary Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,843 | $12,565 | $98,356 | $93,000 | 14 | $93,000 | $9,551 | $21,540 |
| 2024 | $430,634 | $226 | $26,658 | $24,000 | 11 | $24,000 | $2,671 | $20,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bitz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Florida Gulf Coast University’s supporting organization says its mission is to advance the university and its students by securing philanthropy and providing resources for teaching, scholarship, and public service. Neighborhood Health Clinic says it delivers medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents, while Baldwinsville Community Scholarship says it provides scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in or attend school in the Baldwinsville School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $93,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $70,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest award was $70,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Purdue University Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center; $2,500 each to New College of Florida, Theatre Zone, University of Austin, and Bridge & Beyond; and $2,000 to Restore the American Dream. All were listed with the purpose “monetary support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark W Bitz, Karl W Bitz, and Asher W Bitz as trustees.
Bitz Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Asher W. Bitz
Trustees
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl W. Bitz
Trustees
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Bitz
Trustees
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Bitz Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bitz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 11 grants.
What is Bitz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $6,643, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bitz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Bitz Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Bitz Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Monetary Support" (14 grants).
Who are Bitz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Florida Gulf Coast University ($70,000), Purdue University Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center ($5,000) and New College of Florida ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bitz Family Foundation Inc?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bitz Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bitz Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bitz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bitz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3206459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Bitz Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Bitz Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bitz-family-foundation-inc-morg_c0950abee56d4cbc952356f3d55e1783
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