Private foundation · EIN 38-7166439 · Davenport, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trust

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: 6 grants paid, $215K total, median $32K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$215K
Median grant
$32K
Stays in IA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Society Daughter of the American RevolutionWashington, DCGuardian trust campaign and historic$75K
Living Lands and WatersEast Moline, ILUnrestricted use and purpses$43K
Rock Island County Historical SocietyMoline, ILUnrestriced use and purposes$43K
Disabled American Veterans National HeadquartersChicago, ILUnrestricted use and purposes$22K
Simmsmann - UCLA Center for Intregative OncologyLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted use and purposes$22K
Parks and Recreation Department City of MolineMoline, ILCare and maint of cemetaries$11K

By state: Illinois 4 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Davenport, Iowa, administered in care of Nwb&t, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trust 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 Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 6 grants, a median of $32K.

Where does Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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