John M Hewitt Family Foundation
The John M Hewitt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Olathe, Kansas. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John M Hewitt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John M Hewitt Family Foundation gave $57K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,700
- +772.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,725
- +481.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John M Hewitt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10375 S Hollis Ln, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 375-0118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M Hewitt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army ($17K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Missouri (45%) and Colorado (27%). Other reported shares went to North Carolina (7%), Kansas (5%), and Tennessee (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Florida, Texas, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How John M Hewitt Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3680% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $16,750 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $15,550 |
| Kansas City Rescue Mission Kansas City, MO | Chieritable | $5,700 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| City Union Mission Kansas city, MO | Charitable | $3,200 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heart to Heart Lenexa, KS | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported 12 grants; the 2023 filing reported 8, and the 2022 filing reported 2.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-13,977 | $58,195 | $56,700 | 12 | $56,700 | — | — |
| 2023 | $83,896 | $251 | $6,815 | $6,500 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $74,775 | $196 | $3,630 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | — | $5,244 |
| 2021 | $147,959 | $1,091 | $2,039 | $1,500 | 3 | — | $10,137 | — |
| 2019 | $131,904 | $4,031 | $1,921 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $3,710 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including groups whose own stated missions include providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need (Samaritan’s Purse), serving people who are poor or homeless in Kansas City (City Union Mission), promoting the traditional family unit and Judeo-Christian values (Family Research Council), and protecting human life from conception to natural death (Kansans for Life).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $56,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,750, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest grants included $16,750 to the Salvation Army in Kansas City, Missouri, and $15,550 to Compassion International in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Other grants included $5,700 to Kansas City Rescue Mission; $4,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; $3,200 to City Union Mission; $2,000 each to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Heart to Heart, Calvary Chapel, and Mercy Ships; $1,500 to Doctors Without Borders; and $1,000 each to Kansans for Life and Family Research Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Payne as Trustee and John L Hewitt as Vice President.
John M Hewitt Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W Payne
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
$600 (2019) → $0 (2024)
John L Hewitt
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
$84 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bethany Roderick (2019–2021) — Sec'y & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $800, to David W Payne (President).
Frequently asked questions about John M Hewitt Family Foundation
How much does John M Hewitt Family Foundation give each year?
John M Hewitt Family Foundation gave $57K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is John M Hewitt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John M Hewitt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,725, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John M Hewitt Family Foundation give grants?
John M Hewitt Family Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does John M Hewitt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on John M Hewitt Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are John M Hewitt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John M Hewitt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army ($16,750), Compassion International ($15,550) and Kansas City Rescue Mission ($5,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does John M Hewitt Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M Hewitt Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John M Hewitt Family Foundation's EIN?
John M Hewitt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1060681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does John M Hewitt Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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