The Fitzberg Foundation
The Fitzberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes identified as general purpose.
The Fitzberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fitzberg Foundation gave $2.3M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,262,000
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,400
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $49,181,477
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 The Fitzberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 S Lake Avenue 730, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 449-6321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fitzberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pasadena Educational Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 127 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (80%), followed by New York (10%), Colorado (6%), Maryland (4%), and New Jersey (1%). The reported percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fitzberg Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.1M (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Educational Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $268,000 |
| Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Purpose | $220,000 |
| One Arroyo Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Chandler School Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Huntington Hospital Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Fund for Partnership for Success Prince Frederick, MD | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Value Schools Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $80,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,181,477 | $3,256,916 | $2,391,547 | $2,262,000 | 30 | $2,262,000 | $3,227,128 | $2,387,483 |
| 2023 | $46,262,389 | $22,181,306 | $1,974,517 | $1,845,000 | 28 | $1,845,000 | $6,097,502 | $1,898,882 |
| 2022 | $22,689,380 | $-132,276 | $1,226,449 | $1,185,000 | 25 | $1,185,000 | $674,003 | $1,187,890 |
| 2021 | $26,874,676 | $2,428,184 | $1,249,101 | $1,170,000 | 22 | $1,170,000 | $1,451,201 | $1,256,237 |
| 2020 | $24,152,721 | $1,239,167 | $1,197,237 | $1,107,500 | 22 | — | $652,088 | $1,084,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fitzberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational, arts, health, environmental, housing, and athletic organizations, among others. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Pasadena Educational Foundation says its mission is to work toward excellence and equity in Pasadena Unified School District schools. Vassar College describes its mission as making a thorough, liberal education accessible and fostering analytical and independent thinking. One Arroyo Foundation says it works to preserve, protect, enhance, and restore the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. Door of Hope says it provides transitional housing and services to families facing homelessness, including shelter, mental health services, and vocational training. Pasadena Conservatory of Music describes its work as music education, advocacy, performances, and community engagement; Armory Center for the Arts says it nurtures the community and young people through art to advance equity and social justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,262,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. All 30 listed grants were reported with a general-purpose purpose.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $300,000 to Pasadena Educational Foundation, $268,000 to Pasadena Playhouse, $250,000 to Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, $220,000 to Vassar College, and $125,000 each to One Arroyo Foundation and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erin E. Baker as president, Catherine A. Wei as secretary, and Daniel H. Rothenberg as treasurer.
The Fitzberg Foundation is led by Erin E. Baker, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin E. Baker
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Wei
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel H. Rothenberg
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne F. Rothenberg (2020–2021) — President
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 The Fitzberg Foundation
How much does The Fitzberg Foundation give each year?
The Fitzberg Foundation gave $2.3M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 28 grants.
What is The Fitzberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fitzberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $75,400, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fitzberg Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Fitzberg Foundation give grants?
The Fitzberg Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (19 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Fitzberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fitzberg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fitzberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fitzberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pasadena Educational Foundation ($300,000), Pasadena Playhouse ($268,000) and Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fitzberg Foundation?
The Fitzberg Foundation reported $49.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Fitzberg Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational, arts, health, environmental, housing, and athletic organizations, among others. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fitzberg Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Fitzberg Foundation's EIN?
The Fitzberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0659950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fitzberg 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Fitzberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fitzberg-foundation-morg_a362911d543d4f1388376f6bae7d1672
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