John T Hewitt Foundation
John T Hewitt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Torrance, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $98K.
John T Hewitt Foundation at a glance
In short: John T Hewitt Foundation gave $87K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $44K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $87,000
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $43,500
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $43,500
- Total assets
- $2,081,163
- -2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (54% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who John T Hewitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Warbirds of Glory Museum ($47K). Together the top 2 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How John T Hewitt Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2025) to $100K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warbirds of Glory Museum New Hudson, MI | airplane restoration | $47,000 |
| Commemorative Airforce Organization Dallas, TX | building of education and airplane restoration | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,081,163 | $129,971 | $171,375 | $87,000 | 2 | $133,954 | $97,587 | $162,147 |
| 2025 | $2,122,567 | $121,843 | $162,071 | $80,000 | 2 | $125,118 | $76,016 | $133,710 |
| 2024 | $2,162,795 | $85,779 | $170,771 | $90,000 | 1 | $134,427 | $85,005 | $119,757 |
| 2023 | $2,247,787 | $143,367 | $173,918 | $94,000 | 1 | $137,438 | $114,633 | $133,317 |
| 2022 | $2,278,338 | $300,784 | $174,645 | $91,500 | 1 | $122,223 | $110,196 | $161,733 |
| 2021 | $2,152,198 | $481,424 | $174,141 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $299,969 | $130,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Hewitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John T Hewitt Foundation is led by Alan T. Pliska, CEO Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alan T. Pliska
CEO Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $55K (2026)
Andy Pliska
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $0 (2026)
Jim Hansen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $55K, to Alan T Pliska (CEO Director).
Frequently asked questions about John T Hewitt Foundation
How much does John T Hewitt Foundation give each year?
John T Hewitt Foundation gave $87K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $80K across 2 grants.
How large is John T Hewitt Foundation?
John T Hewitt Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (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 is John T Hewitt Foundation?
John T Hewitt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Torrance, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does John T Hewitt Foundation operate?
John T Hewitt Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Texas.
What is John T Hewitt Foundation's EIN?
John T Hewitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1048855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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