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John T Hewitt Foundation

Preselected recipients only Torrance, California · EIN 831048855

John T Hewitt Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $43,500 and the largest $47,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$90,0001$2.5 million
2024$80,0002$2.9 million
2025$87,0002$3.7 million

How to apply

John T Hewitt Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John T Hewitt Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$47,000
Texas1$40,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Warbirds of Glory Museum
New Hudson, MI
airplane restoration$47,000
Commemorative Airforce Organization
Dallas, TX
building of education and airplane restoration$40,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John T Hewitt Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John T Hewitt Foundation give?

$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $43,500.

Who runs John T Hewitt Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Alan T Pliska (Ceo Director), Andy Pliska (Director) and Jim Hansen (Director).

What does John T Hewitt Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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