The Gitlin Family Foundation
The Gitlin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in healthcare, religious education, the arts, education, hunger relief, and community services.
The Gitlin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gitlin Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,472,000
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,048
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $26,964,690
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% 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 Gitlin Family 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: 270 Commerce Drive Suite 101, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 572-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gitlin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thomas Jefferson University Hosp ($200K). Together the top 10 received $918K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 208 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 7% to New Jersey, 5% to New York, 2% to Virginia, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gitlin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 42 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $1.5M (2024) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hosp Philadelphia, PA | Support Hospital | $200,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation Abington, PA | Support Abington Hospital | $100,000 |
| Congregation of Beth OR Maple Glen, PA | Religious Education Support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency Bala Cynwyd, PA | Support Low Income Ind. & Families | $100,000 |
| The Mann Center Fo Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | Support of the Arts | $100,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | In Honor of Dr. Robert Uzzo | $80,000 |
| Rubye's Kids Elkins Park, PA | Empowering Children in Need | $80,000 |
| American Friends of Maden David New York, NY | Medical Support | $57,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Support of Chidren's Hospital | $50,000 |
| Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Education Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $26,964,690 | $1,690,286 | $1,486,005 | $1,472,000 | 42 | $1,472,000 | $1,432,634 | $1,355,461 |
| 2023 | $26,971,633 | $1,039,707 | $1,543,465 | $1,519,500 | 39 | $1,519,500 | $1,053,169 | $1,618,706 |
| 2022 | $26,790,337 | $-1,592,856 | $2,814,418 | $2,789,500 | 38 | $2,789,500 | $749,177 | $1,519,365 |
| 2021 | $32,803,355 | $1,874,903 | $1,615,604 | $1,600,000 | 47 | $1,600,000 | $753,549 | $1,776,287 |
| 2020 | $31,880,599 | $-2,466,769 | $2,002,404 | $1,975,000 | 42 | — | $794,716 | $1,624,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gitlin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for hospitals and healthcare, religious education, the arts, schools, and organizations serving people in need.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Jewish Relief Agency describes its work as addressing community physical, social, and spiritual needs through programs including monthly food distribution. Philabundance says its mission is to drive hunger from communities and end hunger. Mighty Writers says it teaches children to think clearly and write with clarity, offering free year-round writing programs. Abington Health Foundation describes its role as supporting hospital programs and medically necessary healthcare services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $1,472,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $22,500.
Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for hospital support; $100,000 each to Abington Health Foundation for hospital support, Congregation of Beth Or for religious education, Jewish Relief Agency for low-income individuals and families, and the Mann Center for Performing Arts for the arts. Other notable grants included $80,000 to Fox Chase Cancer Center and $80,000 to Rubye’s Kids; and $50,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy, the Majorie & Lewis Katz JCC, and Perelman Jewish Day School.
Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Philabundance, $25,000 to Deborah Hospital Foundation, $15,000 to Mighty Writers, $10,000 each to Ronald McDonald House Charities and Mothers’ Home, and $5,000 to Miracle Flights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harvey S. Gitlin as director, Amy E. Gitlin as treasury/director, and Michelle Gitlin Goldstein as president/director.
The Gitlin Family Foundation is led by Michelle Gitlin Goldstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Gitlin Goldstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy E. Gitlin
Treasury & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasury & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harvey S. Gitlin
Director
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 Gitlin Family Foundation
How much does The Gitlin Family Foundation give each year?
The Gitlin Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 39 grants.
What is The Gitlin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gitlin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $35,048, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gitlin Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Gitlin Family Foundation give grants?
The Gitlin Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (7%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), Elkins Park, PA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does The Gitlin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Gitlin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of the Arts" (3 grants) and "Religious Education Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Gitlin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gitlin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Thomas Jefferson University Hosp ($200,000), Abington Health Foundation ($100,000) and Congregation of Beth OR ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gitlin Family Foundation?
The Gitlin Family Foundation reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gitlin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for hospitals and healthcare, religious education, the arts, schools, and organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gitlin Family 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 Gitlin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gitlin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6645244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gitlin Family 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Gitlin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gitlin-family-foundation-morg_ad98c8a3a05d4672ad882e870bc02ba8
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