The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc
The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Its 2024 filing records one grant, to St Margaret Mary Church for operating expenses. The foundation’s 2023 filing is marked as a final return, and its filing states that its accounts had been closed and its remaining funds donated by the end of the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,418
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,418
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,418
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Frank E Witt 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: PO Box 2607, Winter Park, FL 32790-2607
Phone: (407) 645-2223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Margaret Mary Church ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 108 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows all grant dollars going to a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $878K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary Church Winter Park, FL | Operating Expenses | $23,418 |
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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 | — | $5,522 | $28,021 | $23,418 | 1 | $23,418 | $919 | $79 |
| 2023 | $22,499 | $181,624 | $885,965 | $878,284 | 34 | $878,284 | $175,621 | $20,239 |
| 2022 | $726,840 | $10,591 | $161,965 | $154,500 | 16 | $154,500 | $5,921 | $50,464 |
| 2021 | $877,179 | $296,719 | $282,381 | $276,000 | 28 | — | $290,338 | $48,404 |
| 2020 | $862,596 | $289,491 | $289,831 | $273,500 | 29 | — | $273,160 | $67,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79 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 mission or broader funding focus is stated in the available information. The 2024 filing identifies St Margaret Mary Church as a grant recipient and lists the grant’s purpose as operating expenses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $23,418 in one grant. That grant was to St Margaret Mary Church in Winter Park, Florida, for operating expenses; it was the sole grant and therefore also the smallest, largest, and median grant recorded for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank E Witt as president and treasurer, and Jacqueline G Witt as vice president and secretary.
The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc is led by Frank E. Witt, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank E. Witt
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacqueline G. Witt
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc
How much does The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc give each year?
The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $878K across 34 grants.
What does The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc fund?
No mission or broader funding focus is stated in the available information. The 2024 filing identifies St Margaret Mary Church as a grant recipient and lists the grant’s purpose as operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank E Witt 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 ↑
Where does The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2024 filing shows all grant dollars going to a recipient in Florida.
How much is The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Frank E Witt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3343609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank E Witt 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.
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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