Private foundation · EIN 33-0645654 · Indian Wells, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond & Mildred Hegwer 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Living Desert Zoo and GardensPalm Desert, CASupport ongoing conservation efforts.$100K

About this foundation

Raymond & Mildred Hegwer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indian Wells, California, administered in care of Mildred Hegwer, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Raymond & Mildred Hegwer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Raymond & Mildred Hegwer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Raymond & Mildred Hegwer Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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