The Witz Family Foundation
The Witz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, books and literacy, human services, disability services, skiing and snowboarding, and community support.
The Witz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Witz Family Foundation gave $158K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,313
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,459
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,103,483
- +18.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (73% 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 Witz Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that a letter from the soliciting organization is sufficient. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Witz Family Foundation
Mailing address: 815 Commerce Drive Suite 110, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (847) 677-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Witz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to Utah, 5% to Texas, 3% to Maryland, and 3% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Witz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% 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 (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 $114K (2019) to $172K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Well Resource Center NFP Chicago, IL | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United States Ski Team Foundation Park City, UT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Orchard Village Skokie, IL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| HCS Family Services Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Lorenzo's house Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,080 |
| Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Serbian American Medical Association SAMA INC Potomac, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 36-6047700.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,103,483 | $813,408 | $161,568 | $158,313 | 29 | $158,313 | $219,962 | $221,402 |
| 2024 | $3,451,643 | $1,090,315 | $179,393 | $172,260 | 28 | $172,260 | $168,765 | $183,877 |
| 2023 | $2,540,721 | $142,865 | $156,511 | $150,638 | 27 | $150,638 | $110,987 | $148,289 |
| 2022 | $2,554,649 | $89,267 | $170,170 | $162,500 | 21 | $162,500 | $87,272 | $151,232 |
| 2021 | $2,635,522 | $114,940 | $141,527 | $135,000 | 17 | $135,000 | $113,323 | $162,468 |
| 2020 | $2,662,139 | $257,224 | $131,117 | $126,000 | 10 | — | $65,763 | $136,641 |
| 2019 | $2,535,866 | $266,014 | $119,014 | $114,250 | 10 | — | $68,645 | $125,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Witz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Bernie’s Book Bank says it distributes children’s books to increase book ownership in underserved communities, while HCS Family Services says it works to reduce hunger and promote self-sufficiency. Orchard Village describes its work as partnering with families and communities to improve outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. The United States Ski Team Foundation says it supports world-class skiing and snowboarding, including athlete coaching and training.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $158,313. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $25,000 to Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation, $21,000 to The Well Resource Center NFP, $20,000 to Bernie’s Book Bank, and $15,000 to the United States Ski Team Foundation. Other listed grants included $7,500 to the American Heart Association; $7,000 each to Orchard Village and HCS Family Services; and $5,000 each to Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, Serbian American Medical Association, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, and Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Witz Family Foundation is led by David Witz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Witz
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Witz
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Ruiz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judith Evans (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Neil Harris (2019–2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Witz Family Foundation
How much does The Witz Family Foundation give each year?
The Witz Family Foundation gave $158K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 28 grants.
What is The Witz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Witz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,459, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Witz Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Witz Family Foundation give grants?
The Witz Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), Hinsdale, IL (4 grants) and Oakbrook Terrace, IL (2 grants).
Does The Witz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Witz Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Witz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Witz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation ($25,000), The Well Resource Center NFP ($21,000) and Bernie's Book Bank ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Witz Family Foundation?
The Witz Family Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (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 Witz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Witz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that a letter from the soliciting organization is sufficient. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Witz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Witz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6047700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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