Kwitman Family Foundation Inc
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2024 filing lists charitable and educational grants to organizations in Oregon and other states, including Jewish, humanitarian, food-assistance, and health-related organizations.
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kwitman Family Foundation Inc gave $168K across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,724
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,071
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,767,562
- +8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (22 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kwitman 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: 808 Se 72Nd Ave, Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (201) 798-5511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kwitman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
375 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 375 grants of 375 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in Oregon. Other reported recipient-state shares were DC (5%), Illinois (2%), and Alabama (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kwitman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 81 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $874; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $168K (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Havurah Shalom Portland, OR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Lewis and Clark Law School Portland, OR | Educational | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood -Columbia Willam Portland, OR | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| College Possible Oregon Portland, OR | Educational | $5,000 |
| Temple Sinai Middletown, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Child Services Portland, OR | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,767,562 | $306,479 | $172,218 | $167,724 | 81 | $167,724 | $301,985 | — |
| 2023 | $1,633,301 | $85,549 | $130,422 | $129,761 | 73 | $129,761 | $84,888 | — |
| 2022 | $1,681,678 | $173,509 | $164,383 | $156,656 | 74 | $156,656 | $165,782 | $111,461 |
| 2021 | $1,652,073 | $76,004 | $163,642 | $154,166 | 85 | $154,166 | $66,528 | — |
| 2020 | $1,728,118 | $35,319 | $147,634 | $142,110 | 62 | — | $51,010 | $96,307 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and Jewish organizations, education, humanitarian aid, food assistance, health-related causes, and other charitable purposes. For example, Birthright Israel Foundation describes its work as helping eligible young Jewish adults visit Israel on an educational trip. Feeding Westchester says it leads hunger-action programs in Westchester County, while World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $167,724. Grant amounts ranged from $42 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. Among its largest grants were $40,000 to UJA Federation; $10,000 to Havurah Shalom; $7,500 to Hand in Hand; $7,000 to Lewis and Clark Law School; and $7,000 to Planned Parenthood–Columbia Willamette. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Doctors Without Borders, $5,000 to College Possible Oregon, and $5,000 to Temple Sinai.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold L. Kwitman and William H. Kwitman as directors.
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold L. Kwitman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Kwitman
Director
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 Kwitman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kwitman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc gave $168K across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 73 grants.
What is Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,071, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kwitman Family Foundation Inc that year got $874 on average.
Where does Kwitman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (33%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Portland, OR (18 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Bronx, NY (3 grants).
Does Kwitman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (61 grants) and "Educational" (13 grants).
Who are Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation ($40,000), Havurah Shalom ($10,000) and Hand in Hand ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kwitman Family Foundation Inc?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $306K.
What does Kwitman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and Jewish organizations, education, humanitarian aid, food assistance, health-related causes, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kwitman 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 Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kwitman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3885787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kwitman 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kwitman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kwitman-family-foundation-inc-morg_27ecb68a952743ed985edc6e986a071f
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