Bitz Foundation
Bitz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baden, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $948K. Net investment income was $22K.
Bitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Bitz Foundation gave $948K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $474K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $948,000
- +673.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $474,000
- +1060.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $474,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Pittsburgh Opera ($945K). Together the top 2 received $948K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bitz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 589% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2022) to $2.0M (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $948K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Support | $945,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Support | $3,000 |
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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 | — | $954,989 | $957,766 | $948,000 | 2 | $955,511 | $22,029 | $986 |
| 2022 | $57,277 | $14,239 | $127,060 | $122,550 | 3 | $124,805 | $10,717 | $7,512 |
| 2021 | $169,726 | $129,045 | $2,041,219 | $2,030,207 | 2 | $2,035,059 | $119,941 | $71,328 |
| 2020 | $1,876,804 | $72,707 | $147,485 | $137,500 | 3 | — | $90,909 | $91,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $986 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bitz Foundation is led by Francois Bitz, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Francois Bitz
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Bitz Foundation
How much does Bitz Foundation give each year?
Bitz Foundation gave $948K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $123K across 3 grants.
Where does Bitz Foundation operate?
Bitz Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is Bitz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $986 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bitz Foundation's EIN?
Bitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2901971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Bitz Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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