The Gitlitz Family Foundation
The Gitlitz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ocean Ridge, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, medical, and public radio organizations.
The Gitlitz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gitlitz Family Foundation gave $9K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $633.214), mostly in Massachusetts. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,865
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $633
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $129,064
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (56% 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 Gitlitz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6110 N Ocean Blvd 15, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435-5200
Phone: (617) 803-2220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gitlitz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 23% to the District of Columbia, 11% to New York, 6% to California, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gitlitz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $372; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 169% 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 $9K (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center Vineyard Haven, MA | Religious | $2,260 |
| ADL Washington, DC | Cheritable | $1,000 |
| Juvinile Diabities Resurch Fund Washington, DC | Medical | $1,000 |
| Magen David Adom (MDA) New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Oak Bluffs, MA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Vineyard HAV Lib Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $525 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Farm Neck Foundation Oak Bluffs, MA | Cheritable | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Religious | $200 |
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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 | $129,064 | $6,588 | $9,811 | $8,865 | 14 | $8,865 | $5,850 | — |
| 2023 | $121,542 | $-5,289 | $11,728 | $10,461 | 12 | $10,461 | $5,193 | — |
| 2022 | $133,201 | $-24,059 | $16,670 | $14,915 | 10 | $14,915 | $3,274 | $8,833 |
| 2021 | $169,504 | $29,261 | $19,087 | $17,235 | 12 | $17,235 | $29,261 | — |
| 2020 | $161,498 | $2,211 | $18,354 | $16,430 | 19 | — | $3,400 | $8,783 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated or filing-listed purposes. For example, the Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a global Jewish human rights activist organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. South Florida PBS describes its work as entertaining, enlightening, and educating the South Florida community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $8,865 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $2,260, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $2,260 to Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center; $1,000 each to ADL, Juvinile Diabities Resurch Fund, Magen David Adom (MDA), and Mass General Brigham; and $525 to Friends of the Vineyard Hav Lib. The Simon Wiesenthal Center received $500, and South Florida PBS received $60.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robin Sheldon Gitlitz is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Gitlitz Family Foundation is led by Robin Sheldon Gitlitz, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Sheldon Gitlitz
Trustee
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 Gitlitz Family Foundation
How much does The Gitlitz Family Foundation give each year?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation gave $9K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 12 grants.
What is The Gitlitz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $633, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gitlitz Family Foundation that year got $372 on average.
Where does The Gitlitz Family Foundation give grants?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Oak Bluffs, MA (2 grants).
Does The Gitlitz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Gitlitz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Gitlitz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center ($2,260), ADL ($1,000) and Juvinile Diabities Resurch Fund ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gitlitz Family Foundation?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What does The Gitlitz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated or filing-listed purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gitlitz Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Gitlitz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gitlitz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3445596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gitlitz 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.
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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