Murray C and INA C Pitt
Murray C and INA C Pitt is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients including health, family-service, education, food-assistance, and community organizations.
Murray C and INA C Pitt at a glance
In short: Murray C and INA C Pitt gave $367K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $366,779
- +71.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,226
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,275
- Total assets
- $1,324,753
- +123.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Murray C and INA C Pitt
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Town Center 1350, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 353-7290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murray C and INA C Pitt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Henry Ford Health ($50K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 115 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (69%), Florida (25%), New York (3%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Murray C and INA C Pitt open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 394% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 553% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI | Charity | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service West Bloomfield, MI | Charity | $50,000 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charity | $50,000 |
| U of M - Hillel Ann Arbor, MI | Charity | $35,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Congregation of Every 1 Novi, MI | Charity | $20,000 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School Southfield, MI | Charity | $16,000 |
| United Way Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Charity | $12,000 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Charity | $12,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Charity | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,324,753 | $1,137,639 | $406,217 | $366,779 | 30 | $368,324 | $66,094 | $66,633 |
| 2024 | $593,331 | $195,481 | $252,065 | $213,875 | 26 | $215,350 | $194,006 | $27,057 |
| 2023 | $649,915 | $195,741 | $309,472 | $275,950 | 25 | $277,450 | $194,241 | $30,722 |
| 2022 | $763,646 | $195,114 | $109,409 | $74,235 | 23 | $75,760 | $193,589 | $29,537 |
| 2021 | $677,941 | $194,862 | $86,139 | $54,560 | 11 | — | $194,862 | $24,866 |
| 2020 | $569,218 | $194,931 | $392,490 | $228,367 | 30 | — | $194,931 | $30,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murray C and INA C Pitt reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in different areas. For example, Jewish Family Service describes its mission as strengthening lives through compassionate service inspired by Jewish tradition. Brilliant Detroit says it helps families and neighborhoods by supporting school readiness for children ages 0–5 and family health and stability. Yad Ezra says it provides supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in senior living, disability services, financial assistance to individuals and Palm Beach County charities, and Jewish and other people’s advancement through education and training.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $366,779. Grants ranged from $125 to $50,000, with a median of $5,275. The largest reported grants included $50,000 each to Henry Ford Health, Jewish Family Service, and Morselife Foundation; $35,000 to U of M - Hillel; and $25,000 to Brilliant Detroit. Other notable grants included $20,000 to The Congregation of Every 1, $16,000 to Farber Hebrew Day School, and $12,000 each to United Way Palm Beach and Yad Ezra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Murray C Pitt as president, Ina C Pitt as vice president, and Erin R Frankel as director.
Murray C and INA C Pitt is led by Murray C. Pitt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Murray C. Pitt
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin R. Frankel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ina C. Pitt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Murray C and INA C Pitt
How much does Murray C and INA C Pitt give each year?
Murray C and INA C Pitt gave $367K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $214K across 26 grants.
What is Murray C and INA C Pitt's typical grant size?
Murray C and INA C Pitt's median grant in 2025 was $5,275, and its average grant was $12,226, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murray C and INA C Pitt that year got $17K on average.
Where does Murray C and INA C Pitt give grants?
Murray C and INA C Pitt gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (3 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does Murray C and INA C Pitt give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Murray C and INA C Pitt's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (30 grants).
Who are Murray C and INA C Pitt's largest grantees?
Murray C and INA C Pitt's largest 2025 grantees include Henry Ford Health ($50,000), Jewish Family Service ($50,000) and Morselife Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Murray C and INA C Pitt?
Murray C and INA C Pitt reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Murray C and INA C Pitt fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in different areas. For example, Jewish Family Service describes its mission as strengthening lives through compassionate service inspired by Jewish tradition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murray C and INA C Pitt?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murray C and INA C Pitt's EIN?
Murray C and INA C Pitt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3268352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Murray C and INA C Pitt accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Murray C and INA C Pitt funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/murray-c-and-ina-c-pitt-morg_9f184e36dd414366832cd3bbc9232ce1
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