Ittleson Foundation Inc
The Ittleson Foundation Inc is a philanthropic organization established in 1932, dedicated to serving the needs of underprivileged populations and providing resources to not-for-profit organizations working to better the United States. Based in New York, the foundation recognizes and supports organizations through funding for new initiatives and model projects with potential to enhance public policy and improve citizens' lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$286K
-47.1% YoY
Grant Count
18
-28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-26.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's areas of particular interest are:
- Mental Health
- AIDS/HIV and AIDS
- Environment
- Diseases and conditions
- Immune system diseases
The foundation annually alternates its new grantmaking between Mental Health and Environmental program areas. The foundation does not fund individuals, direct service programs, continuing support, or capital campaigns.
Grantmaking
Initial letters of inquiry must be received before September 1 for consideration at the Fall meeting. The foundation alternates its grantmaking focus annually between Mental Health and Environmental program areas.
Grant Range
$86
Average Grant
$86
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily across multiple U.S. states, including New York, California, Texas, Minnesota, and other states (ARC, CO, DC, DE, MA, ME, VT, VA, CT).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $8.79 million
- Annual Revenue: $444,335
- Annual Expenses: $1,058,366
- Total Liabilities: $230,000
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3), since December 1975
- EIN: 51-0172757
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,716,982 | $8,786,939 | $9,292,197 |
| Revenue | $765,056 | $444,335 | $377,394 |
| Expenses | $780,013 | $1,058,366 | $913,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $639,972 | $948,532 | $798,029 |
| Net Investment Income | $631,830 | $341,832 | $272,206 |
| Distributable Amount | $576,714 | $535,001 | $557,771 |
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
109 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ittleson Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- H. Anthony Ittleson - Chairman and President
- Anthony C. Wood - Secretary, Executive Director
Contact: Anthony C. Wood, Executive Director Address: 15 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 Phone: (212) 794-2008
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H ANTHONY ITTLESON | CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| PAMELA L SYRMIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| VICTOR TALBOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILIP ITTLESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA ITTLESON SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY C WOOD | SECRETARY/EXEC DIRECTOR | 35 | $210,000 |
| STEPHANIE ITTLESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW AUCHINCLOSS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking schedule with annual cycles. In 2026, the foundation will be making grants in the Mental Health program areas, with initial letters of inquiry due before September 1, 2026, and grants to be awarded at the Fall meeting.
2020 Mental Health Program Grants - Ittleson FoundationData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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