Jolie-Pitt Foundation
The Jolie-Pitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants for roof repairs and general and unrestricted support, including support for organizations working in health, medical research, and other charitable activities.
Jolie-Pitt Foundation at a glance
In short: Jolie-Pitt Foundation gave $717K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $717,300
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -70.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $143,460
- +414.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,618,205
- -52.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jolie-Pitt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jolie-Pitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Health Committee Inc ($662K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $717K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 84 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 1% to recipients in California, and 7% to recipients in an unreported state. Listed recipients included organizations in Boston and Los Angeles, as well as Oligo Nation in Sebastopol, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jolie-Pitt Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $474K (2023) to $2.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $717K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Committee Inc Boston, MA | Roof repairs | $424,600 |
| Global Health Committee Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $237,700 |
| Naankuse Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mae-Day Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Oligo Nation Sebastopol, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from assets other than current income totaled $717,300 and resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. Its filing states that this amount was 25% or more of its net assets of $2,849,772 at the beginning of the 2024 taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,618,205 | $-473,853 | $1,267,948 | $717,300 | 5 | $1,207,084 | $1,160 | $43,350 |
| 2023 | $3,369,772 | $34,007 | $1,139,163 | $473,658 | 17 | $1,051,761 | $1,545 | $103,136 |
| 2022 | $4,485,166 | $30,904 | $1,263,957 | $579,425 | 12 | $1,245,426 | $12,469 | $172,073 |
| 2021 | $5,718,191 | $2,532 | $1,740,325 | $1,111,154 | 24 | $1,687,304 | $2,532 | $229,835 |
| 2020 | $7,453,145 | $7,291 | $2,955,008 | $2,406,940 | 26 | — | $7,291 | $330,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jolie-Pitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Its 2024 grants show support for roof repairs and general and unrestricted purposes. Global Health Committee Inc. describes its mission as improving the health and well-being of people affected by TB, AIDS, and poverty in Cambodia, Ethiopia, and other developing countries. Oligo Nation says it advocates and fundraises for medical research into oligodendroglioma brain cancer, including translational research that could lead to new treatments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $717,300. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $424,600, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants were $424,600 to Global Health Committee Inc. for roof repairs and $237,700 to the same organization for general and unrestricted support. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Naankuse Foundation for general and unrestricted support, and $2,500 each to Mae-Day Inc. and Oligo Nation for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angelina Jolie as Co-President and Director; Brad Pitt as Co-President, Director, and Secretary; and Terry Bird and Warren Grant as Vice Presidents.
Jolie-Pitt Foundation is led by Angelina Jolie, Co- President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angelina Jolie
Co- President & Director
Co- President & Director → Co-Pres & Director, 2021
Co-Pres & Director → Co- President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Pitt
Co- President, Director & Secretary
Co- President, Director & Secretary → Co-Pres, Director & Secretary, 2021
Co-Pres, Director & Secretary → Co- President, Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Bird
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Grant
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jolie-Pitt Foundation
How much does Jolie-Pitt Foundation give each year?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation gave $717K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $474K across 17 grants.
What is Jolie-Pitt Foundation's typical grant size?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $143,460, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jolie-Pitt Foundation give grants?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Jolie-Pitt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Jolie-Pitt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jolie-Pitt Foundation's largest grantees?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Global Health Committee Inc ($662,300 across 2 grants), Naankuse Foundation ($50,000) and Mae-Day Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jolie-Pitt Foundation?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jolie-Pitt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Its 2024 grants show support for roof repairs and general and unrestricted purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jolie-Pitt Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jolie-Pitt Foundation's EIN?
Jolie-Pitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5176706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jolie-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.
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