Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $11,508 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$11,508
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,000 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 | $483,000 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 12 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt 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 Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $11,015 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General | $1.0 million |
| Entitlements How to Aka Across the Aisle Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $25,000 |
| New York University (NYU) | General | $25,000 |
| Yale University | General | $25,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General | $12,000 |
| Jesus Loves Me | General | $11,015 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General | $10,000 |
| Regina Apostolorum | General | $10,000 |
| United Way of St Louis | General | $10,000 |
| Aspen Film | General | $5,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William O Dewitt Jr
- Katharine C Dewitt
- William O Dewitt III
Questions people ask
Does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $11,508.
Who runs Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William O Dewitt Jr (Pres/Treas), Katharine C Dewitt (Sec/Trustee) and William O Dewitt III (Trustee).
What does Wm O and Margaret H Dewitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.