The Gitlin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Washington, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6645244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$27M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hosp | Philadelphia, PA | Support hospital | $200,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation | Abington, PA | Support abington hospital | $100,000 |
| Congregation of Beth Or | Maple Glen, PA | Religious education support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Support low income ind. & families | $100,000 |
| The Mann Center Fo Performing Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Support of the arts | $100,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia, PA | In honor of dr. robert uzzo | $80,000 |
| Rubye's Kids | Elkins Park, PA | Empowering children in need | $80,000 |
| American Friends of Maden David | New York, NY | Medical support | $57,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Support of chidren's hospital | $50,000 |
| Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy | Bryn Mawr, PA | Education support | $50,000 |
| Majorie & Lewis Katz JCC | Margate, NJ | Community support | $50,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Wynnwood, PA | Education support | $50,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Food bank | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | King of Prussia, PA | Diabetes research | $30,000 |
| Families Forward | Philadelphia, PA | Support for homeless | $30,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Toy drive | $30,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | Trenton, NJ | Deborah hospital support | $25,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Autism research | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life | Philadelphia, PA | Support organ donation | $25,000 |
| Jafco | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Support abused children | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | Philadelphia, PA | Provide social services to families | $25,000 |
| Hope Grows for Austism | Gladwyne, PA | Austism research | $20,000 |
| Jaws Youth Playbook | West Deptford, NJ | Improve wellness of at risk youth | $18,500 |
| Als Hope Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Als support | $15,000 |
| Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center | Mount Laurel, NJ | Spiritual eduation | $15,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | Help children write with clarity | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support int'l med programs | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Leukemia & lymphoma research | $10,000 |
| Lewis Katz School of Med Temple | Philadelphia, PA | Medical education support | $10,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | Ambler, PA | Ambler food bank | $10,000 |
| Mother's Home | Darby, PA | Shelter for pregnant women | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Philadelphia, PA | Support of ill children & families | $10,000 |
| 1812 Productions | Philadelphia, PA | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Montco Pa | Ambler, PA | Ambler food bank | $5,000 |
| Looking Out for Kids | Elkins Park, PA | Vision & hearing ser. for children | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | Washington, DC | Wishes for ill children | $5,000 |
| Manna on Main Street | Lansdale, PA | Lansdale food pantry | $5,000 |
| Miracle Flights | Las Vegas, NV | Flights for medical care | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Hope | Philadelphia, PA | Religious education support | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Philadephia, PA | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| St James Parish | Elkins Park, PA | Religious education support | $5,000 |
| Soldiers' Angels | San Antonio, TX | Veteran support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,472,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,519,500 | 39 |
| 2021 | $1,600,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349102598
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6645244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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