Ray V Hewitt Foundation
Historical FunderClear Lake, Iowa · EIN 42-1516560 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK C HEWITT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 8, CLEAR LAKE IA 50428 |
| Phone | 6413577121 |
| Form and materials | FORM, INFORMATION AND MATERIALS: LETTER OF REQUEST FOR A CONTRIBUTION |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS IN CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IA AND HANCOCK COUNTY, IA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General donation | $7,500 |
| Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce | Clear Lake, IA | General donation | $4,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1516560
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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