Bernard And Sylvia Witt Foundation Incorporated

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Private Foundation
Columbus, GeorgiaMicroEIN: 582307590
Jewish OrganizationsHospitals and ClinicsFood BanksCommunity CentersHealth Charities

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing operational support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers on assisting Jewish organizations, healthcare institutions, and community centers, reflecting a commitment to both cultural and health-related initiatives. The foundation supports a range of recipients, including hospitals, food banks, and community service organizations, with a notable focus on enhancing the well-being of Jewish communities. While it operates primarily in Georgia, it also extends its support to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small-to-midsize charities, especially Georgia-based organizations focused on Jewish community services, health/hospital needs, or community centers, seeking operational support and either known to local intermediaries or introduced through relationships.

Good Fit

  • Organization is based in Georgia or primarily serves Georgia communities.
  • Mission aligns with Jewish community services, hospitals/health charities, or local community centers.
  • Request is for general/operational support rather than a competitive program grant.
  • There is an existing relationship, referral, or introduction from a current grantee or local intermediary.
  • Request size aligns with observed grants (typical grants in 2023 ranged from small amounts up to roughly $85K).

Geography

Moderate

In the latest year 80% of grant dollars went to Georgia while smaller amounts reached four other states; the footprint is state-focused with some out-of-state giving, so the geographic reach is best described as state/regional rather than national.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The foundation funded 21 distinct recipients in 2023 (33 in 2022) across hospitals, Jewish organizations, and community groups, showing a broad set of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration among the top five.

New Applicants

Moderate

Direct behavior shows new entrants (9 new recipients in 2023, about 43% of that year’s grantees), but the foundation formally declares it funds only preselected recipients and offers no public application route, so new grantees appear to enter mainly via relationships or referrals rather than open solicitation.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026