Private foundation · EIN 26-3941140 · Columbus, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hewitt Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $91K total, median $4,000. 79% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$91K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in GA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 15 of 19 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Infantry MuseumColumbus, GAWhere needed$18K
St Paul United Methodist ChurchColumbus, GAWhere needed$16K
West Virginia University FoundationMorgantown, WVEducation$5,000
Wynnton Neighborhood Network IncColumbus, GAas needed$5,000
Ronald McDonald House of West GaColumbus, GAWhere Needed$4,000
Young Life ColumbusColumbus, GAprograms$4,000
Truth SpringColumbus, GAdaycare center$4,000
Brookstone SchoolColumbus, GAAcademics$3,000
Warrior OutreachColumbus, GAIn Honor of Roger Hewitt$3,000
House of HerosColumbus, GAas needed$3,000
The Wynn HouseColumbus, GAas needed$3,000
The Food Mill IncColumbus, GAProvide Food and dietary info to the public$3,000
Valley Rescue MissionColumbus, GAWhere needed$2,000
John P Amos Cancer CenterColumbus, GAWhere needed$1,000
Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GAWhere needed$1,000

By state: Georgia 15 · West Virginia 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Hewitt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Georgia, administered in care of Roger L Hewitt, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hewitt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hewitt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 19 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Hewitt Family Foundation give?

Georgia (15 grants), West Virginia (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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