The Gitlitz Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on charitable giving, particularly in support of Jewish organizations, health charities, and religious institutions. Its mission appears to center on enhancing community welfare through financial support for various causes, including medical research and community service initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including hospitals, religious centers, and educational institutions. While it primarily operates in Florida, its funding extends to various states, reflecting a commitment to broader community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized organizations with missions in Jewish community life, medical/health charities, or local community and faith‑based services—particularly groups with ties to Massachusetts/Martha's Vineyard or existing relationships into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission in Jewish services, medical research/health, or local faith/community programs.
- • Located in or connected to Massachusetts (especially Martha’s Vineyard) or already known to the trustee/network.
- • Request sizes under $5,000 consistent with past grant amounts.
- • Existing relationship or an introduction from a prior or repeat grantee.
- • Track record of small program or community project funding.
Geography
Giving reaches multiple states (six distinct states in the latest year) but is regionally concentrated: over half of the dollars went to Massachusetts while the foundation itself is registered in Florida.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14 distinct recipients and a high new‑recipient count (10 new grantees in that year), with awards spanning religious, medical, and community organizations; that breadth is substantial for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Although many new grantees appear each year, the foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application route or contact information, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to gain support without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
