Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation
The WM O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1967, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$255K
-47.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-68.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general education for general purposes. Its grantmaking focuses on three main areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 15 grants in 2024, with typical award ranges between $250 and $200,000. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Missouri
- Ohio
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,207,483 |
| Total Revenues | $331,122 |
| Total Expenses | $283,347 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $45,699 |
| Total Giving | $255,000 |
Historical Context
The foundation has maintained relatively stable assets and giving levels over recent years, with investment income serving as a primary revenue source.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,207,483 | $1,159,707 | $1,490,762 |
| Revenue | $331,122 | $178,744 | $347,502 |
| Expenses | $283,347 | $511,783 | $144,428 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $263,600 | $490,400 | $131,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $317,172 | $376,751 | $334,524 |
| Distributable Amount | $132,899 | $120,294 | $116,497 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William O Dewitt Jr — President/Treasurer
- Katharine C Dewitt — Secretary/Trustee
- William O Dewitt III — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM O DEWITT JR | PRES/TREAS | 2 | — |
| KATHARINE C DEWITT | SEC/TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM O DEWITT III | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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