Hewit Family Foundation
The Hewit Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to seven organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
Hewit Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hewit Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $144K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,005,000
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $143,571
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $16,497,517
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hewit Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Richard J Andrews with a written request that includes a description of the project. Awards are limited to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard J Andrews
Mailing address: 191 University Blvd 832, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 955-4983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hewit Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky MTN Adventist Healthcare ($600K). Together the top 7 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 34 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients, 6% to Florida recipients, and 3% to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hewit Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky MTN Adventist Healthcare Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $600,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $300,000 |
| Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Davie, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Ocean's First Institute Boulder, CO | General Support | $13,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming Greenwood Village, CO | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,497,517 | $1,694,911 | $1,122,865 | $1,005,000 | 7 | $1,005,000 | $1,577,046 | $1,046,319 |
| 2023 | $15,925,471 | $480,486 | $1,179,676 | $1,048,000 | 7 | $1,048,000 | $366,608 | $973,285 |
| 2022 | $16,624,661 | $818,005 | $1,352,447 | $1,150,000 | 7 | $1,150,000 | $625,221 | $1,049,580 |
| 2021 | $17,159,103 | $2,155,910 | $961,464 | $795,000 | 9 | — | $2,018,552 | $1,176,377 |
| 2020 | $15,964,657 | $1,141,037 | $697,062 | $571,000 | 4 | — | $1,035,742 | $969,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hewit Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations including the University of Colorado Foundation, which describes itself as receiving, managing, and investing gifts and endowments for the benefit of the University of Colorado. The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation says it works to increase scientific and public understanding of the condition, encourage research toward treatments and a cure, and support people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made seven grants totaling $1,005,000. Grant sizes ranged from $2,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants were $600,000 to Rocky Mtn Adventist Healthcare and $300,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation, both for general support. Other grants included $30,000 each to Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, and Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation; $13,000 to Ocean’s First Institute; and $2,000 to Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard J Andrews as president, Candace J Johnson as treasurer, and Renee Elise Andrews as secretary.
Hewit Family Foundation is led by Richard J. Andrews, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard J. Andrews
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace J. Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Elise Andrews
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hewit Family Foundation
How much does Hewit Family Foundation give each year?
Hewit Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 7 grants.
What is Hewit Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hewit Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $143,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hewit Family Foundation give grants?
Hewit Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%).
Does Hewit Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hewit Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hewit Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hewit Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rocky MTN Adventist Healthcare ($600,000), University of Colorado Foundation ($300,000) and Bonefish and Tarpon Trust ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hewit Family Foundation?
Hewit Family Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hewit Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations including the University of Colorado Foundation, which describes itself as receiving, managing, and investing gifts and endowments for the benefit of the University of Colorado. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hewit Family Foundation?
Contact Richard J Andrews with a written request that includes a description of the project. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hewit Family Foundation's EIN?
Hewit Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2397040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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