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Litowitz Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WINNETKA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Litowitz Family Foundation. It holds total assets of $7.6M. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $7.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, California, New York. According to available records, Litowitz Family Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $132K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $82K in 2020 to $50K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $25K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, California, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Litowitz Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, CA.
Litowitz Family Foundation has distributed a total of $132K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $25K.
Litowitz Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Litowitz Family Foundation is headquartered in WINNETKA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec N Litowitz | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Leischner Litowitz | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack A Litowitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$132K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erikson InstituteGeneral Administrative | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| The Lunchbox FundGeneral Administrative | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| California Institute Of The ArtsGeneral Administrative | Valencia, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Northwestern UniversityGeneral Administrative | Evanston, IL | $11K | 2020 |
| Chicago Children'S ChoirGENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE | Chicago, ID | $10K | 2020 |
| Dare2tri Paratriathlon ClubGENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| The University Of ChicagoGeneral Administrative | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2020 |