The William H Pitt Foundation Inc
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including education, youth-serving, science, arts, animal-rescue, and historic-preservation organizations.
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William H Pitt Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,095,000
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,163
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $58,698,420
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (14 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William H Pitt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 S Flagler Drive 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 758-8898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William H Pitt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cox Science Center and Aquarium ($540K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 215 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 64% of grant dollars, Connecticut recipients 21%, and New York recipients 7%. Rhode Island and Pennsylvania recipients received 2% and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William H Pitt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 49 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $84K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2022) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium West Palm Beach, FL | General | $540,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General | $405,000 |
| Achievement First New Haven, CT | General | $280,000 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | General | $274,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General | $250,000 |
| The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | General | $145,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General | $125,000 |
| Let Grow Inc New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | General | $100,000 |
| William Pitt Child Development Center Stamford, CT | General | $100,000 |
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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 | $58,698,420 | $4,607,366 | $4,120,665 | $3,095,000 | 49 | $3,702,893 | $5,110,119 | $2,758,956 |
| 2024 | $54,031,246 | $4,663,027 | $4,258,135 | $2,965,000 | 41 | $3,417,690 | $3,718,063 | $2,947,232 |
| 2023 | $49,024,744 | $6,671,493 | $3,928,071 | $2,740,000 | 45 | $3,110,844 | $5,727,918 | $2,808,306 |
| 2022 | $45,941,898 | $4,946,072 | $3,147,688 | $1,915,000 | 34 | $2,386,347 | $4,320,245 | $3,026,200 |
| 2021 | $50,365,660 | $3,734,521 | $3,319,989 | $2,300,000 | 46 | — | $3,125,546 | $3,722,537 |
| 2020 | $45,987,936 | $4,527,173 | $3,395,236 | $2,085,000 | 50 | — | $3,780,994 | $2,988,846 |
| 2019 | $44,873,795 | $2,315,615 | $3,637,452 | $2,378,123 | 71 | — | $1,734,162 | $3,023,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William H Pitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.8M 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Cox Science Center and Aquarium says it aims to inspire, engage, and educate visitors through science. Achievement First describes itself as a charter-school network focused on academic and character skills for students. The Center for Creative Education says its mission is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in public charter-school education and facilities (Glades Academy Foundation), children’s independence (LET GROW), higher education (Sacred Heart University), youth development (Boys & Girls Club of Stamford), and American art and public enrichment (New Britain Museum of American Art).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $3,095,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $540,000, with a median of $25,000. Recent totals were $2,965,000 across 41 grants in 2024 and $2,740,000 across 45 grants in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $540,000 to Cox Science Center and Aquarium, $405,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, $280,000 to Achievement First, $274,000 to Center for Creative Education, and $250,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. Other listed grants included $145,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, $125,000 to Glades Academy Foundation, and $100,000 each to LET GROW, Sacred Heart University, and William Pitt Child Development Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pauline Pitt as chairman and president; Larry Alexander and Jackie Breckenridge as secretaries; and Kate Gubelmann, Charles Mallory, and Samantha Boardman as directors.
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc is led by Pauline B. Pitt, Chairman & President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pauline B. Pitt
Chairman & President
President → Chairman & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$268K (2019) → $307K (2025)
Charles Mallory
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $35K (2025)
Kate Gubelmann
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $35K (2025)
Samantha Boardman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $35K (2025)
Larry B. Alexander
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$76K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jackie Breckenridge
Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lesly S. Smith (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $307K, to Pauline Pitt (Chairman & President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The William H Pitt Foundation Inc
How much does The William H Pitt Foundation Inc give each year?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 41 grants.
What is The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $63,163, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William H Pitt Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The William H Pitt Foundation Inc give grants?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (12 grants), Newport, RI (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The William H Pitt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cox Science Center and Aquarium ($540,000), Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County ($405,000) and Achievement First ($280,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William H Pitt Foundation Inc?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc reported $58.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William H Pitt Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Cox Science Center and Aquarium says it aims to inspire, engage, and educate visitors through science. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William H Pitt Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William H Pitt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2570737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William H Pitt 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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