Cegway Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cegway Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Captiva, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $438,108 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $336,108. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$438,108
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$336,108
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $261,045 the year before.
83% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $261,045 | 1 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $438,108 | 6 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Cegway Foundation Inc 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.
What Cegway Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $336,108 |
| Florida | 2 | $39,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Teresa High School | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $336,108 |
| Belmont University | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Big Arts | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Nourish Up | To further the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert O Wiesemann II
- Kathy Wiesemann
- Carolyn Hyde
- Ellen Hayon
- Gretchen Olwig
Questions people ask
Does Cegway Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cegway Foundation Inc give?
$438,108 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cegway Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert O Wiesemann II (President), Kathy Wiesemann (Secretary), Carolyn Hyde (Director) and Ellen Hayon (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cegway Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.