Samuel J Gorlitz Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1439097 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GORLITZ FOUNDATION LTD |
|---|---|
| Address | 3935 MORRISON STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20015 |
| Phone | 2029662108 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS BY LETTER STATING NAME OF ORGANIZATION, CHARITABLE PURPOSE, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PROPOSED USE OF AMOUNT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ANY RECOGNIZED CHARITY-NO GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS OR OTHER LIMITATIONS |
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
81% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | National reproductive and primary healthcare provider | $7,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | International environmental law group | $6,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | International wildlife protection & climate science group | $6,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | International medical aid | $6,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | National legal defense for vulnerable populations & civil rights | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Merrifield, VA | International environmental group network | $5,000 |
| Lawyers for Good Government Foundation | Washington, DC | Legal service provider for immigrants & refugees toward family reunification | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund Inc | New York, NY | National organization providing litigation/advocacy for racial justice | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | International legal/scientific group protecting environment | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | National environmental protection group | $4,500 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | National environmental preservation group | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | International environmental conservation group | $4,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Etna, NH | International human rights organization | $3,000 |
| Engenderhealth Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality. | $3,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the united states, to challenging racial and economic… | $3,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | New York, NY | Legal advocacy for refugees | $3,000 |
| International Relief Teams | San Diego, CA | Humanitarian/Medical assistance to disaster victims and impoverished | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Humanitarian aid for war, refugee, emergency situations | $3,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | Legal advocacy for native american groups | $3,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | As one of africas oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, the sheldrick wildlife trust (swt) embraces all… | $3,000 |
| Villagereach | Seattle, WA | Build people-centered health solutions that improve equity and access to care. | $3,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | International humanitarian assistance to refugees/displaced persons | $2,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) | Washington, DC | Provide resources and aid to people in muslim countries | $2,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists (Cpj) | New York, NY | Promotes press freedom worldwide and defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. | $2,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Durango, CO | Protect US public lands from oil, drilling, mining, development | $2,000 |
| Eden Reforestation Projects | Glendora, CA | Hires indigenous people in global south to plant and care for native forest species | $2,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | New York, NY | Profit that lets donors like you send money directly to the worlds poorest households. | $2,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | Lenexa, KS | To improve access to health throughout the united states and the world. through hhi's work, people in need receive medications, direct… | $2,000 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging | Rockville, MD | Provides the programs and services that support older adults and their families and builds bridges across generations. | $2,000 |
| Kids in Need Foundation | Roseville, MN | Manages programs to assist with issues such as finding and selecting child care and child care financial assistance to families. children… | $2,000 |
| Nature for Justice | Falls Church, VA | Harness nature-based solutions (nbs) to benefit frontline communities confronting the climate crisis. | $2,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Research & advocacy on sustainable agriculture, global warming, nuclear power | $2,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Legal service provider for immigrants & refugees in texas | $2,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Protect critical biodiversity and prevent extinction of endangered plant and animal species in conjunction with indigenous communities | $2,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Washington, DC | Political/Legal advocacy for reproductive rights | $2,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | National environmental protection & park creation | $2,000 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance | New York, NY | International water patrol & protection | $2,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | A champion for the rights and best interests of unaccompanied immigrant children, | $2,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | Maryland feral cat rescue | $1,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | Washington, DC | Farm land presevation | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (Jdc) | New York, NY | Jewish reflief and humanitarian aid | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | Improve the welfare of animals everywhere | $1,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | Employ maasai rangers to prevent big game poaching and safeguard land | $1,000 |
| Carbon180 | Washington, DC | To design and champion equitable, science-based policies that bring carbon removal solutions to gigaton scale | $1,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide. | $1,000 |
| Compassion Without Borders | Santa Rosa, CA | Brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border. | $1,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Combat the abuses of factory farming, advocate for institutional reforms, and encourage a new awareness and understanding of farm animals… | $1,000 |
| Immigration Defense Project | New York, NY | To combat an emerging human rights crisis: the targeting of immigrants for mass imprisonment and deportation. | $1,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Works around the globe to rescue and rehabilitate animals, end illegal wildlife trade, and conserve habitats. | $1,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute USA | Washington, DC | International wildlife & environmental protection | $1,000 |
| Jane's Due Process | Austin, TX | Helps young people in texas navigate parental consent laws and abortion bans to confidentially access abortion and birth control. | $1,000 |
| Kennel to Couch | Bel Air, MD | Group that teams with shelters and community partners to remove at risk pit bulls from shelters and provide the support and incentives… | $1,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance (Meca) | Berkeley, CA | Providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes to seek shelter with relatives as well as procuring emergency medical… | $1,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Advocates for low-income immigrants and their families | $1,000 |
| Native American Advancement Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Help strengthen native american communities in the areas of education, health and wellness, housing, food sustainability, environment,… | $1,000 |
| Ryan Program Residency Training (Mail to Ucsf) | San Francisco, CA | To increase and strengthen training opportunities in abortion and contraception for residents in obstetrics and gynecology and to encourage… | $1,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | To provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. | $1,000 |
| Syrian American Medical Society Foundation | Washington, DC | Assist syrian refugees with therapy and psychosocial support | $1,000 |
| The Good Food Institute | Washington, DC | Think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. | $1,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education. | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,000 | 75 |
| 2023 | $329,000 | 173 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349100919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1439097
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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