The Hewitt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 26-3941140 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Infantry Museum | Columbus, GA | Where needed | $17,500 |
| St Paul United Methodist Church | Columbus, GA | Where needed | $16,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Education | $5,000 |
| Wynnton Neighborhood Network Inc | Columbus, GA | as needed | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Columbus, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Brookstone School | Columbus, GA | Academics | $3,000 |
| Umw Foundation | Fredericksburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Food Mill Inc | Columbus, GA | Provide Food and dietary info to the public | $3,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | Where needed | $2,000 |
| John P Amos Cancer Center | Columbus, GA | Where needed | $1,000 |
| Winship Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA | Where needed | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $88,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $89,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3941140
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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