Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-6078890

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

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

-68.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Connecticut $298K (29%)

Ohio $265K (26%)

Colorado $255K (25%)

Missouri $59K (6%)

Michigan $50K (5%)

Massachusetts $25K (2%)

Virginia $25K (2%)

Florida $10K (1%)

+6 more states

States

Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaChestnut HillCincinnatiClarksburgConcordDetroitGlenviewGolfGrosse PointGrosse Point FarmsGrosse Point ShoresGrosse Pointe ShoresHarbor SpringLake OrionLone TreeMinneapolisNew HavenNew LondonNew YorkOmaha

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yale for Humanity ($75,000), Greater Cincinnati Foundation - Good Foundation ($55,000), Schwab Charitable - Andrew & Amy Dewitt Foundation ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHURCHILL CENTER & SCHOOL TOWN COUNTRY, MO	GENERAL	$25,000
GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION - GOOD FOUNDATION CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL	$55,000
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
SCHWAB CHARITABLE - ANDREW & AMY DEWITT FOUNDATION LONE TREE, CO	GENERAL	$55,000
ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH HARBOR SPRING, MI	GENERAL	$5,000
ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST LOUIS, MO	GENERAL	$5,000
UNITED WAY OF CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL	$10,000
UNITED WAY OF ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO	GENERAL	$10,000
VNA & HOSPICE FOUNDATION VERO BEACH, FL	GENERAL	$5,000
YALE FOR HUMANITY NEW HAVEN, CT	EDUCATION	$75,000

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	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds general education for general purposes. Its grantmaking focuses on three main areas: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts** The foundation made 15 grants in 2024, with typical award ranges between $250 and $200,000. Recent grantees include: • Churchill Center and School for Learning Disabilities ($25,000) • United Way of Greater St. Louis ($10,000) • United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($10,000) • Yale University **Total Giving** • 2024: $255,000 in total grants

Where does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Missouri • Ohio • New York

What size grants does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation award?

In 2024, Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $255K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation's EIN?

Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6078890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.