Hittman Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, with a focus on addressing food insecurity, supporting Jewish organizations, promoting health initiatives, and aiding veterans. The foundation provides funding to various nonprofits, including food banks, animal shelters, and educational programs, indicating a broad philanthropic approach. It serves a wide array of populations and sectors, emphasizing both local and international needs, particularly in relation to Jewish communities and humanitarian efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit aligned with the foundation's observed interests (Jewish causes, food security, animal welfare, health, veterans, youth) with capacity to manage grants in the $10k–$100k range and existing connections or endorsements from intermediaries or partner organizations.
Good Fit
- • A program or project matching the foundation's common recipient areas (e.g., Jewish community organizations, food banks, animal sanctuaries, healthcare, veterans, youth).
- • Track record of impact and stewardship suitable for mid-sized grants ($10k–$100k).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or visibility to the foundation's trustees or known grantees.
- • Located in or serving Maryland or other states that regularly receive funding from the foundation.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached organizations in 19 states, with significant shares to Maryland, New York and California; about one-third of dollars remained in the foundation's home state but two-thirds went out of state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded well over 100 distinct recipients in the latest year across multiple sectors and shows low dollar concentration (the largest grantee about 4%, top five about 19%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 32 new recipients in the latest year and regular turnover, so new entrants do get funded, but public-facing application channels are absent and the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, suggesting entry is possible but typically via referral or invitation rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
