W M Pitkin Foundation Inc
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Its 2023 filing says it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations in science, medical, and educational fields and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: W M Pitkin Foundation Inc gave $618K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $618,100
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,603
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $7,543,382
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to W M Pitkin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says trustees select foundation programs and grants and review submission requirements with charitable organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Francis Hoffman
Mailing address: 513 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: (201) 342-0167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W M Pitkin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hackensack University Medical Center ($135K). Together the top 10 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 84 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing states a geographic area of New Jersey and the metropolitan area. In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 19% to Virginia, 2% each to Maryland and New York, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How W M Pitkin Foundation Inc gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $438K (2022) to $618K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Endowment Professorship Fund | $135,000 |
| Little Theatre of Alexandria Alexandria, VA | Social Center | $59,000 |
| Burgundy Farm Country Day School Alexandria, VA | Educational | $50,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | Environmental Purpose | $40,000 |
| Bergen Family Center Englewood, NJ | Social Center | $30,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Educational | $30,000 |
| Tropical Studies Support Fund New Brunswick, NJ | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Adler Aphasia Center Maywood, NJ | Social Center | $25,000 |
| Franklin Lakes Free Public Library Found Franklin Lakes, NJ | Educational | $25,000 |
| Newark Science & Sustainabilty Newark, NJ | Educational | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,543,382 | $1,279,906 | $1,109,359 | $618,100 | 30 | $618,100 | $825,346 | $579,061 |
| 2024 | $7,353,145 | $955,510 | $1,210,524 | $615,000 | 23 | $615,000 | $290,654 | $614,058 |
| 2023 | $7,616,313 | $2,611,933 | $1,162,419 | $530,000 | 16 | $530,000 | $2,013,767 | $532,973 |
| 2022 | $6,212,107 | $701,807 | $939,455 | $438,000 | 11 | $505,000 | $307,262 | $559,264 |
| 2021 | $5,925,732 | $681,076 | $890,176 | $505,100 | 4 | — | $361,137 | $504,835 |
| 2020 | $5,905,882 | $840,459 | $990,846 | $490,000 | 6 | — | $410,061 | $503,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W M Pitkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $579K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2023 filing describes contributions to science, medical, and educational fields. The 2025 grants were designated for purposes including education, environmental protection, social services, and the arts.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. The Little Theatre of Alexandria says it creates theatrical experiences that entertain, educate, and build community. New Jersey Conservation Foundation says it works to preserve land and protect natural resources throughout New Jersey. Bergen Family Center describes its programs as including mental health, education, case management, and recreation for people from infancy through older adulthood.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $618,100. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $135,000, with a median of $11,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $135,000 to Hackensack University Medical Center for an endowment professorship fund; $59,000 to the Little Theatre of Alexandria for a social center; $50,000 to Burgundy Farm Country Day School for educational purposes; and $40,000 to New Jersey Conservation Foundation for environmental purposes. Other grants included $30,000 each to Bergen Family Center for a social center, Rutgers University Foundation for educational purposes, and Tropical Studies Support Fund for environmental purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph L. Basralian as president, Joseph B. Basralian as vice president, and Joseph F. Bischoff as treasurer.
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc is led by Joseph L. Basralian, Vice President & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph L. Basralian
Vice President & President
Trustee → Vice President & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Bischoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances Hoffman (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 W M Pitkin Foundation Inc
How much does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc give each year?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc gave $618K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $615K across 23 grants.
What is W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $20,603, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc give grants?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants), Newark, NJ (3 grants), New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants) and Boonton, NJ (2 grants).
Does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants), "Social Center" (7 grants) and "Environmental" (6 grants).
Who are W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hackensack University Medical Center ($135,000), Little Theatre of Alexandria ($59,000) and Burgundy Farm Country Day School ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W M Pitkin Foundation Inc?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $579K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does W M Pitkin Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2023 filing describes contributions to science, medical, and educational fields. The 2025 grants were designated for purposes including education, environmental protection, social services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W M Pitkin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's EIN?
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3119444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does W M Pitkin 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). W M Pitkin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/w-m-pitkin-foundation-inc-morg_997d6a4cf9854911b284a958318440a9
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