Jolie-Pitt Foundation
The Jolie-Pitt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on international humanitarian work and social services.
Key facts about Jolie-Pitt Foundation
- EIN
- 20-5176706
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $717,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $143,460
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,618,205
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation is noted as "preselected only," indicating it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jolie-Pitt Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jolie-Pitt Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (92%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants). 80% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-52.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$717K
+51.4% YoY
Grant Count
5
-70.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$143K
+414.9% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- International human rights
- Human services
- Basic and emergency aid
- Family services
- Child welfare
- International relations
- International development
- Climate change risk and adaptation/restoration assessment
The foundation provides consulting services related to climate change risk and adaptation/restoration option assessment in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
Grantmaking
The foundation is noted as "preselected only," indicating it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Grant Range
$2,500 to $425,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas
Cities: Arlington, Baltimore, Beaverton, Boston, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Fort Worth, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pasadena, Port Ewen, Sacramento, San Rafael, Sherman Oaks, Washington, Wellington, Westlake Village, and Windhoek
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $3,369,772
- Total Giving: $717,300
- Annual Expenses: $1,139,163
- Annual Revenue: $34,007
- Total Liabilities: $0
Direct Charitable Activities: $325,271 (31% of expenses) Current Grantmaking: 69% of expenses
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,618,205 | $3,369,772 | $4,485,166 |
| Revenue | $-473,853 | $34,007 | $30,904 |
| Expenses | $1,267,948 | $1,139,163 | $1,263,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,207,084 | $1,051,761 | $1,245,426 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,160 | $1,545 | $12,469 |
| Distributable Amount | $43,350 | $103,136 | $172,073 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Global Health Committee Inc ($662,300 across 2 grants), Naankuse Foundation ($50,000), Mae-day Inc ($2,500).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members & Officers:
- Angelina Jolie – Co-President, Director (1 hour/week, no compensation)
- Brad Pitt – Co-President, Director, Secretary (1 hour/week, no compensation)
- Terry Bird – Vice President (1 hour/week, no compensation)
- Warren Grant – Vice President (1 hour/week, no compensation)
The foundation operates with no paid staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Bird | VP | 1 | — |
| Warren Grant | VP | 1 | — |
| Angelina Jolie | Co- Pres, Dir | 1 | — |
| Brad Pitt | Co- Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in responding to humanitarian crises and supporting international causes. Historical grant activity includes donations to organizations working on refugee support, disaster relief, and international development initiatives.
Jolie-Pitt Foundation donates $1 million to UN and other groups working inSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jolie-Pitt Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • International human rights • Human services • Basic and emergency aid • Family services • Child welfare • International relations • International development • Climate change risk and adaptation/restoration assessment The foundation provides consulting services related to climate change risk and adaptation/restoration option assessment in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
How do I apply for a grant from Jolie-Pitt Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 10 grants in 2023 • Grant range: $2,500 to $425,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grants (2023):** • Independent Diplomat: $30,000 (Global Refugee Network) • Refugees International: $30,000 (General & Unrestricted) • Turkish Philanthropy Funds: $25,000 (Earthquake Relief in Turkey) **Application Process:** The foundation is noted as "preselected only," indicating it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Where does Jolie-Pitt Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** California, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas **Cities:** Arlington, Baltimore, Beaverton, Boston, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Fort Worth, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pasadena, Port Ewen, Sacramento, San Rafael, Sherman Oaks, Washington, Wellington, Westlake Village, and Windhoek
What size grants does Jolie-Pitt Foundation award?
In 2024, Jolie-Pitt Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $717K — an average of about $143K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jolie-Pitt Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jolie-Pitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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. The foundation is noted as "preselected only," indicating it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.