Warren P and Ava F Sewell
Warren P and Ava F Sewell is a private foundation based in Carrollton, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $202,327 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Warren P and Ava F Sewell at a glance
In short: Warren P and Ava F Sewell gave $202K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,327
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- Average grant
- $8,430
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,247,489
- Primary geography
- Georgia (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Warren P and Ava F Sewell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the contact as Warren and Ava Sewell Foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Warren And Ava Sewell Foundation
Mailing address: 103 Rejen Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 836-4943
Email: lindsey@willrobinsoncpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warren P and Ava F Sewell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Mews Animal Foundation ($52K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 5% to South Carolina, and 1% to North Carolina. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Warren P and Ava F Sewell gives
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Marietta, GA | Program Expenses | $52,190 |
| Sewell Mill Bremen, GA | Operational Expenses | $26,467 |
| Kidspeace Bowdon, GA | Program Expenses | $17,000 |
| Mere Christianity Travelers Rest, SC | Operational Costs | $10,935 |
| Oak Mountain Academy Carrollton, GA | Program Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Real Theatre Carrollton, GA | Operational Expenses | $10,000 |
| UWG School of the Arts Carrollton, GA | Program Expenses | $10,000 |
| Bremen Educational Foundation Bremen, GA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Carrollton Symphony Orchestra Carrollton, GA | Program Supplies | $8,000 |
| South India Christian Mission Carrollton, GA | Program Expenses | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,247,489 | $101,262 | $280,582 | $202,327 | 24 | $218,361 | $104,044 | $163,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warren P and Ava F Sewell reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, education, arts and culture, religious and humanitarian work, and support for cognitively challenged individuals and their caregivers. For example, Good Mews Animal Foundation describes its work as providing a limited-admission haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats and promoting animal welfare through education and outreach. Oak Mountain Academy says it provides a college-preparatory education and supports students’ development, while Respite Care Atlanta describes providing respite services and caregiver support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $202,327. Grants ranged from $200 to $52,190, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $52,190 to Good Mews Animal Foundation for program expenses; $26,467 to Sewell Mill for operational expenses; $17,000 to KidsPeace for program expenses; $10,935 to Mere Christianity for operational costs; and $10,000 each to Oak Mountain Academy, The Real Theatre, and UWG School of the Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists L Richard Plunkett, Virginia Sewell Penn, and Robin Worley Hyman as trustees.
Warren P and Ava F Sewell's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
L. Richard Plunkett
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$12K (2025)
Robin Worley Hyman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$12K (2025)
Virginia Sewell Penn
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to L Richard Plunkett (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Warren P and Ava F Sewell
How much does Warren P and Ava F Sewell give each year?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell gave $202K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Warren P and Ava F Sewell's typical grant size?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,430, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Warren P and Ava F Sewell give grants?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell gives mostly in Georgia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carrollton, GA (10 grants), Bremen, GA (3 grants), Bowdon, GA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Warren P and Ava F Sewell give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Warren P and Ava F Sewell's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Expenses" (11 grants).
Who are Warren P and Ava F Sewell's largest grantees?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell's largest 2025 grantees include Good Mews Animal Foundation ($52,190), Sewell Mill ($26,467) and Kidspeace ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Warren P and Ava F Sewell?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Warren P and Ava F Sewell fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare, education, arts and culture, religious and humanitarian work, and support for cognitively challenged individuals and their caregivers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warren P and Ava F Sewell?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Warren P and Ava F Sewell's EIN?
Warren P and Ava F Sewell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1791240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Warren P and Ava F Sewell accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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Grantable. (2026). Warren P and Ava F Sewell funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warren-p-and-ava-f-sewell-morg_fc7b0a21b6eb4eaab9b49fc9dabf3972
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