Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,250 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$180,250
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,250 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,250 | 20 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $180,250 | 28 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Sam E & Burnice C Wittel 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.
What Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 15 | $93,750 |
| California | 3 | $27,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $18,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Center for Public Policy | General | $30,000 |
| Ixo | General | $20,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General | $13,000 |
| Febc - Korea in Los Angeles | General | $12,000 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum | General | $11,000 |
| New Stage Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The Hoover Institution | General | $10,000 |
| African Bible Colleges | General | $5,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General | $5,000 |
| Belhaven University | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mississippi Dentistry | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Independent Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General | $5,000 |
| Media Research Center | General | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $5,000 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General | $3,000 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Desire Street Ministries | General | $2,000 |
| Jackson Heart Foundation | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | General | $2,000 |
| Young Life | General | $2,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | General. | $1,500 |
| The Little Lighthouse of Central Mississippi | General | $1,500 |
| The McClean Fletcher Center | General | $1,000 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| River of Pearls Nsdar | General | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- T Calvin Wells
- Cheryl B Wells
Questions people ask
Does Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation give?
$180,250 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Calvin Wells (President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Cheryl B Wells (Vice-President).
What does Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.