The Willits Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWest Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 22-6063106 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$109,000
Total assets$34.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $80,000 and $135,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Weston, FL | Healthcare - Medical Equipment & Patient Services - Liver Transplants | $175,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Youth Program - 65 "Be Great" Summer Campers - Belle Glade Van | $169,000 |
| Gill St Bernard's School | Gladstone, NJ | Education - BWE Scholarships 202 coinvest | $163,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA | Basking Ridge, NJ | Religion - Various Renovations | $135,000 |
| Center For Creative Education | West Palm Beach, FL | Education - Safety & Communications Equipment - Security & First Aid Training | $127,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Education - Willits Ag. Fellowship /LWE Co-invest | $110,000 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable - Appliances and AEDs | $109,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | Women's Health Research | $100,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Mother/Infant Care in Memory of JHE | $80,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Healthcare - Pathology Suite - 12 Blanket Warmer Cabinets | $80,000 |
| Cathedral Arts Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General Program Funding | $75,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | Funding for Wheelchair Lab | $50,000 |
| Scholarship America | St Peter, MN | Student Scholarships for Three students Paid with Funds On-Hand | $315 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,373,315 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,419,235 | 16 |
| 2022 | $1,267,255 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6063106
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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