Blitzer Family Foundation
The Blitzer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. It makes contributions to other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; its filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Blitzer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Blitzer Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,165,000
- +150.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +237.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $191,296
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,155,652
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blitzer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Andersen 1700 E Putnam Ave 4, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Phone: (203) 987-3660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blitzer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Jewish Appeal Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc ($750K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 78 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (65%), Massachusetts (12%), Pennsylvania (7%), California (6%), and Arizona (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blitzer Family Foundation gives
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 508% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $635K (2022) to $5.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism Inc Foxborough, MA | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Riverdale Country School The Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Lost Tribe Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Reut USA Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc (Maccabiah) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Unrestricted | $192,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,155,652 | $6,547,049 | $5,177,357 | $5,165,000 | 27 | $5,165,420 | $1,787,352 | $206,206 |
| 2023 | $5,563,132 | $-6,947 | $2,074,693 | $2,061,000 | 8 | $2,061,299 | $97,389 | $284,714 |
| 2022 | $7,644,888 | $81,814 | $724,206 | $635,000 | 6 | $642,705 | $36,737 | $325,543 |
| 2021 | $8,305,646 | $4,393,285 | $933,516 | $849,000 | 9 | $857,250 | $4,359,977 | $392,615 |
| 2020 | $4,812,315 | $219,348 | $1,719,884 | $1,616,500 | 28 | — | $588,170 | $336,943 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blitzer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Riverdale Country School describes its mission as developing minds, building character, and creating community; Philadelphia Youth Basketball describes its work as using basketball for youth empowerment; and Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations delivering medical and trauma-related first-responder services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $5,165,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to DREAM Charter School – an individual recipient, $750,000 to United Jewish Appeal Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc., $500,000 to Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism Inc., and $300,000 to Riverdale Country School.
Other 2024 grants included $250,000 each to Lost Tribe and The Birthright Israel Foundation; $200,000 each to Reut USA, Maccabi World Union Inc. (Maccabiah), and the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania; and $192,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah. Reut USA says it supports research and programs intended to promote prosperity and resilience for Israel and the Jewish people. Maccabi USA, which received $50,000, describes its work as building Jewish pride through sports and promoting support for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish continuity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S. Blitzer as president, Allison Blitzer as treasurer, and Laurie Blitzer as secretary.
Blitzer Family Foundation is led by David S. Blitzer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Blitzer
President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Blitzer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Blitzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Blitzer Family Foundation
How much does Blitzer Family Foundation give each year?
Blitzer Family Foundation gave $5.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 8 grants.
What is Blitzer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Blitzer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $191,296, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blitzer Family Foundation give grants?
Blitzer Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Blitzer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blitzer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Blitzer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Blitzer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Jewish Appeal Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc ($750,000), Foundation to Combat Anti Semitism Inc ($500,000) and Riverdale Country School ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blitzer Family Foundation?
Blitzer Family Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $206K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blitzer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other Section 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blitzer Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blitzer Family Foundation's EIN?
Blitzer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1261557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blitzer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Blitzer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blitzer-family-foundation-morg_c6a0dcfaf98345e0b1e31bad4d0ac468
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