Mitz Family Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Las Vegas, NV EIN: 83-4375522

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $17K.

Key facts about Mitz Family Charitable Foundation

In short: Mitz Family Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-4375522
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$235,000
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$26,111
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$2,268,530
Primary geography
California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-11.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$235K

-14.5% YoY

Grant Count

9

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

-14.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mitz Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Mitz Family Charitable Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Las VegasBeniciaDel MarIndioLa QuintaMemphisSan DiegoAlpharettaGrand PrairieGrotonVallejoWalnut Creek

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K11 grants20219 grants20229 grants20239 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Conquer Paralysis Now: $50KConquer Paralysis Now$50KHarmon Recovery Foundation: $50KHarmon Recovery Foundation$50K4SHAYJ Foundation: $35K4SHAYJ Foundation$35KRad Children's Hospital Foundation: $30KRad Children's HospitalFoundation$30KThe Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation: $30KThe Tim & Jeannie HamannFoundation$30KSt Jude Children's Research Hospital: $15KSt Jude Children's ResearchHospital$15KThe Rolf Benirschke Legacy Foundation: $10KThe Rolf Benirschke LegacyFoundation$10KHeart Warrior Achievement Scholarship: $10KHeart Warrior AchievementScholarship$10KSociety of St Vincent De Paul: $5KSociety of St Vincent De Paul$5K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CONQUER PARALYSIS NOW Las Vegas, NVTO FUND RESEARCH AND PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMMING FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO FIND A CURE FOR PARALYSIS.$50,000
HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION La Quinta, CATO HELP THE NEEDS OF THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY AND TO CONTINUE THE MISSION OF PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING AND EMPATHY FOR ADDICTION, PROVIDE RESOURCES TO FACILITIES WHO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS; TO INSTILL HOPE AND REUNITING FAMILIES.$50,000
4SHAYJ FOUNDATION Indio, CATO HELP TO PROVIDE SKATEBOARDING HELMETS TO CHILDREN WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM AND TO OFFER PROTECTION, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS TO CHILDREN ACROSS THE U.S. ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING A HELMET.$35,000
RAD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION San Diego, CATO HELP FUND LIFESAVING TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, PROVIDE A SAFETY NET FOR CHILDREN WITH LITTLE OR NO PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE AND CREATE A HEALING ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.$30,000
THE TIM & JEANNIE HAMANN FOUNDATION Benicia, CATO ASSIST LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS, SUPPORTING CANCER PATIENTS AND RESEARCH.$30,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TNTO FURTHER THE LIFESAVING MISSION OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL FOR KIDS BATTLING CHILDHOOD CANCER AND OTHER DEADLY DISEASES. TO PROVIDE TREATMENT, TRAVEL, HOUSING, AND FOOD TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER.$15,000
THE ROLF BENIRSCHKE LEGACY FOUNDATION Del Mar, CA15000TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR CROHN'S AND COLITIS DISEASES, ALONG WITH PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OTHER CHARITIES USING FUNDS RAISED; TO SUPPORT CAR FOR FOSTER CHILDERN; TO SUPPORT UNDER-SERVED YOUTH BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND VALUES THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE GAME OF GOLF.$10,000
HEART WARRIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Groton, CTTO SUPPORT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS (CHDS) WARRIORS ON THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS THUS REDUCING SOME OF THE BURDENS THEY HAVE ALREADY INCURRED ON THEIR CHALLENGING JOURNEY WITH CHD.$10,000
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL Benicia, CATO PROVIDE A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED. THE SOCIETY IS AN INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO ASSIST THE POOR. IT WAS ORGANIZED TO GROW SPIRITUALLY BY OFFERING PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED.$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,268,530$2,568,797$2,777,260
Revenue$-50,522$71,408$69,344
Expenses$249,745$279,871$214,777
Qualifying Distributions$235,000$275,000$205,000
Net Investment Income$16,867$47,898$54,325
Distributable Amount$120,450$114,430$44,289

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation is led by Vincent Mitz, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Vincent Mitz

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mitz Family Charitable Foundation

How much does Mitz Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 9 grants.

What is Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $26,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Mitz Family Charitable Foundation give grants?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (21%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Benicia, CA (2 grants).

Does Mitz Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Conquer Paralysis Now ($50,000), Harmon Recovery Foundation ($50,000) and 4SHAYJ Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Mitz Family Charitable Foundation?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Mitz Family Charitable Foundation?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Mitz Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4375522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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