Hitz Foundation

Hitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $79.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$79.5Mtotal assets
2001IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Hitz Foundation has awarded

7 grantees · $4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Oregon Shakespeare Festival $2M
  • Global Digital Heritage $886K
  • Pacunam $730K
  • Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund $200K
  • Roosevelt Institute $100K
  • World Monuments Fund $65K
  • Arizona State University Foundation $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$2.6M
  • FY2019$4M
  • FY2020$3M
  • FY2021$1.2M
  • FY2022$3.2M
  • FY2023$4M

About Hitz Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
  • EIN943379521
  • IRS ruling2001

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hitz Foundation?

Hitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $79.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Hitz Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Hitz Foundation?

Hitz Foundation's EIN is 943379521. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Hitz Foundation?

Private foundations like Hitz Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Hitz Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.