The AJ Bitker Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable, often unrestricted gifts that support regional health care, civic engagement, and performing arts. The foundation shows a clear preference for repeat, multi-grant relationships (notably with HonorHealth Foundation and the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute) and generally backs organizations that serve community infrastructure and public life rather than many small projects. While centered in the Phoenix area, occasional grants outside Arizona (e.g., to a St. Louis theater) indicate some geographic flexibility.
Concentrated portfolio of a few mid-to-large unrestricted grants, with repeat funding to core grantees and occasional out-of-state gifts; prefers general operating or unrestricted support over highly restricted project funding.
A $50,000 unrestricted gift to Honor Health Foundation in 2025 stands out as the foundation’s largest recent grant and a clear marker of its style: concentrated support for institutions that shape community life. Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation gives across a relatively small set of recipients, with repeat awards to health care, civic education, and arts organizations in Arizona and beyond. The pattern is not limited to one-off checks. Sandra Day O'connor Institute appears multiple times across 2023, 2024, and 2025, with grants of $19,600, $14,250, and $13,450, showing an ongoing relationship rather than a single campaign. The Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis also receives repeated support, including a $25,000 grant and additional gifts in later years. Smaller grants extend the picture further, reaching organizations such as St Louis School of Law, Sojourner Center, Planned Parenthood of Arizona, and Doctors Without Borders. Taken together, the foundation’s recent giving favors unrestricted support to established organizations working in public affairs, health, social services, and cultural institutions.
In health care philanthropy, Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation backed Honor Health Foundation with grants of $50,000 in 2025 and $13,500 in 2024, both unrestricted. Civic education is another visible thread: Sandra Day O'connor Institute received $19,600 in 2023, $14,250 in 2024, and $13,450 in 2025, all unrestricted. The foundation also supports cultural institutions, including a $25,000 unrestricted grant to Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis in 2023 and later gifts of $5,000 in 2024 and 2025. Beyond those larger lines of giving, the foundation made smaller unrestricted grants to organizations such as Planned Parenthood of Arizona, Sojourner Center, and New Life Center, indicating interest in community services as well as public-facing institutions.
Typical grants cluster at the low end, with a p25 of $250, median of $500, and p75 of $1,000. That said, the recent record also includes several much larger awards, which suggests a mix of small support grants and a few anchor gifts. The same recipients appear across multiple years, especially Sandra Day O'connor Institute, Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis, and Honor Health Foundation, indicating recurring relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation appears to make straightforward grant awards and does not fund individuals or program-related investments. The grant list is dominated by unrestricted support.
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Most grants fall between $250 and $1K, with a median of $500.
25th Percentile
$250
Median
$500
75th Percentile
$1K
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Notable grantees: HonorHealth Foundation, Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, Municipal Theater Association of St. Louis
Aj Bitker Charitable Foundation gives nationally, but its grantmaking is heavily weighted toward Arizona: 50% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Arizona is also the top state by grant count. Phoenix and Scottsdale account for many of the Arizona awards, including recipients in both cities. Outside Arizona, the foundation has supported organizations in St Louis, Missouri, as well as recipients in New York, Alabama, Maryland, Indiana, and Missouri-based institutions.
Recent grants show repeated support for health care, civic education, and performing arts institutions. Honor Health Foundation, Sandra Day O'connor Institute, and Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis each appear more than once, and the foundation also gives to social service and public-interest groups such as Sojourner Center, Planned Parenthood of Arizona, and Doctors Without Borders.
The middle of the distribution is modest: p25 is $250, median is $500, and p75 is $1,000. The recent record also includes larger awards, such as $50,000 to Honor Health Foundation and $25,000 to Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis.
Yes. Sandra Day O'connor Institute received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Municipal Theater Assoc of St Louis also appears in multiple years, and Honor Health Foundation received grants in both 2024 and 2025.
Arizona is the top state by grant count, and 50% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Phoenix and Scottsdale show up frequently among the recipients, while the foundation also gives to organizations outside Arizona.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | $14,940 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HONOR HEALTH FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $6,750 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MUNICIPAL THEATER ASSOC OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CIRCLE THE CITY | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOJOURNER CENTER | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| URBAN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ELAINE | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $750 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $600 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CAUSE 4 PAWS PET FOOD BANK | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | PHOENIX, AZ | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TGEN FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| URSULINE ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST MARY'S FOOD BANK | PHOENIX, AZ | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE | ST MARY OF THE WOODS, IN | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOEN, MD | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SERVICE LEAGUE OF CRYSTAL LAKE | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | $500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE SOUTHWEST | CHANDLER, AZ | $400 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SMILE TRAIN | WASHINGTON, DC | $250 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SCOTTSDALE ARTS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $100 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HONOR HEALTH FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | $13,450 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MUNICIPAL THEATER ASSOC OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| URBAN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOJOURNER CENTER | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ELAINE | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $600 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI | ST LOUIS, MO | $500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CAUSE 4 PAWS PET FOOD BANK | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOEN, MD | $500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE SOUTHWEST | CHANDLER, AZ | $400 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $250 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST MARY'S FOOD BANK | PHOENIX, AZ | $250 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION | PHOENIX, AZ | $200 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SMILE TRAIN | WASHINGTON, DC | $200 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| URSULINE ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $200 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AARP FOUNDATION | LONG BEACH, CA | $100 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED |
| USO | WASHINGTON, DC | $50 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTEDUNRESTRICTED |
| SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | $14,250 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HONOR HEALTH FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $13,500 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MUNICIPAL THEATER ASSOC OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED |
UNRESTRICTED
URBAN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
$600UNRESTRICTED
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$500UNRESTRICTED
URSULINE ACADEMY
$500UNRESTRICTED
ST MARY'S FOOD BANK
$500UNRESTRICTED
SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE
$500UNRESTRICTED
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$500UNRESTRICTED
ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL
$500UNRESTRICTED
SERVICE LEAGUE OF CRYSTAL LAKE
$500UNRESTRICTED
LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE SOUTHWEST
$400UNRESTRICTED
SMILE TRAIN
$250UNRESTRICTED
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY
$1,500UNRESTRICTED
URBAN MONTESSORI INSTITUTE
$1,000UNRESTRICTED
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
$600UNRESTRICTED
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI
$500UNRESTRICTED
LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE SOUTHWEST
$400UNRESTRICTED
ST LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL
$250UNRESTRICTED
ST MARY'S FOOD BANK
$250UNRESTRICTED
PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION
$200UNRESTRICTED
URSULINE ACADEMY
$200UNRESTRICTED
AARP FOUNDATION
$100UNRESTRICTED