Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderParadise Valley, Arizona · EIN 46-1551616 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERRY GOULD |
|---|---|
| Address | 6427 E CHAPARRAL ROAD, PARADISE VALLEY AZ 85253 |
| Phone | 4806090636 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $14,940 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $6,750 |
| Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Elaine | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Urban Montessori Institute | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Circle the City | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Cause 4 Paws Pet Food Bank | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstoen, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Louis Priory School | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ursuline Academy | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College | St Mary of the Woods, IN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Service League of Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tgen Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Literary Society of the Southwest | Chandler, AZ | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Scottsdale Arts | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,290 | 24 |
| 2024 | $79,700 | 23 |
| 2023 | $43,600 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612029349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1551616
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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