Pettit Foundation
Invitation OnlyTorrance, California · EIN 20-8043553 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
68% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smithsonian Institute | Wahington, DC | Support. | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Anthropological Stud | Rupert, ID | Support. | $300,000 |
| Music Association of Aspen | Aspen, CO | support | $200,000 |
| Catlin Gable School | Portland, OR | Support. | $110,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental | Aspen, CO | Support. | $100,000 |
| The Hope Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support. | $50,000 |
| Aim for High School | San Francisco, CA | Support. | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support | $50,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | Support | $50,000 |
| St Cloud Technical Community Colleg | St Cloud, MN | Support | $50,000 |
| Earthways Foundation | Malibu, CA | Support. | $50,000 |
| The Santa Fe Institute | Santa Fe, NM | Support. | $25,000 |
| George Balachine Foundation | New York, NY | Support | $25,000 |
| Swiss National Museum | Zurich, SZ | Support. | $20,000 |
| Roaring Fork Early Learning Fund | Glenwood Springs, CO | Support. | $15,000 |
| The Lighthouse Project | San Jose, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | SANTA BARbARA, CA | Support. | $10,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($1,010,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,625,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $2,130,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349101010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8043553
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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