Pitzer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWalnut Creek, California · EIN 68-6099475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$31.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $309,568.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | To support the keck science new building or expansion | $500,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | To support the pitzer postdoctoral fellowship program | $309,568 |
| University of California Davis | Davis, CA | To support various programs | $290,500 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | To support the campaign to protect, preserve and prepare yosemite national park for the next century | $250,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | To support the redwood land fund | $150,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | To support program services | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,540,068 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,958,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541629349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-6099475
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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