Bitar Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 26-3263340 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE A BITAR |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 EAST 91ST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10128 |
| Phone | 2125354041 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Rise Alliance for Childrenwwof | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,600 |
| Social & Economic Action for Lebanon Inc | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,500 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $14,080 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Joseph University | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Search and Care Inc | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research & Treatment Fund Lnc | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Washington, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library Inc | Washington, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,600 |
| Farmers Table | Cornwall Bridge, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Earth Ranger | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| The Sherkow Center | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Washington Ambulance Association Inc | Washington, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Lebanese Franciscan Sisters of the Cross | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Lycee Francais de New York | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Teach for Lebanon | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Washington Fire Dept | Zanesville, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,280 | 19 |
| 2024 | $98,975 | 16 |
| 2023 | $127,310 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103276
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3263340
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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