Blitzer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOld Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 47-1261557 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.2M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Charter School - Harlem Rbi Dba Dream | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism Inc | Foxborough, MA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | The Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Lost Tribe | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Reut USA | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc (Maccabiah) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $192,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Aief | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Project Morry | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted | $145,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Oval Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| United States Soccer Champtions Circle | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Maccabi USA Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vahavta Jewish Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Friends of Earl Monroe New Rennisance Basketball Charter School Inc | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Talent Inc | Hartsdale, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University Contributions | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,165,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $2,061,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1261557
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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