Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-4299156 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$802K
Organizations funded92
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $303,726 |
| Basf Justice & Diversity Center | San Francisco, CA | Restricted support | $273,500 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership | Washington, DC | Restricted support | $91,500 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Consumer Watchdog | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | San Francisco, CA | General support | $9,180 |
| Sf Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,550 |
| Center for Auto Safety | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Legal Assistance for the Elderly | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sf Jazz | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Legal Aid | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| J Street Ed Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| UC Berkeleypolicy Advocacy Clinic | Berkeley, CA | Restricted support | $2,500 |
| Western Center on Law & Poverty | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Justice | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| American Constitution Society | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Action | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Sf Film Society | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Smiles | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,705 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,620 |
| AIDS Legal Referral Panel | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Equal Justice Society | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum NY | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| American Conservatory Theater | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| Sf Jewish Film Festival | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| Mechanics Institute | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,125 |
| Annie Cannons Inc | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,080 |
| Alzhiemer Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Coleman Advocates | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Music Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkeley, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Edgewood Center for Children & Families | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Eviction Defense Collaborative | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| UC Hastings Law | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Healthright 360 | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Hias | Silver Springs, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Kcsm | San Mateo, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Legal Assistance for Seniors | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Womens Community Clinic | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| National Consumers League | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Avary | San Rafael, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Not for Sale Campaign | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Pathways for Kids | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Plug in America | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Southeast Asian Development Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Tenderloin Housing Clinic | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 92 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801,784 | 92 |
| 2023 | $1,247,098 | 88 |
| 2022 | $1,314,844 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4299156
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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