The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation
Accepts applications
The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation is a private foundation in Victoria, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $560,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$560,400
- Assets$52.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 76 | $44.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 76 | $49.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 79 | $52.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen H Sanders P O Box 400, Victoria, TX 77902-0400 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 578-6271 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing, include a resume of activities and a specific dollar amount request. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to religious and charitable organizations in the south Texas area. |
What The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 78 | $2.3 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Center | Operating support for pet shelter and adoption agency | $560,400 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Inc | Road to hope campaign for new recovery center to provide access to lifesaving residential treatment services in & around victoria, tx for individuals and families suffering with substance use and mental health disorders | $75,000 |
| Meals on Wheels South Texas | Operational support to provide nutrition that supports independent living for seniors | $75,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent | Funding to feed the hungry in victoria county | $60,000 |
| Salvation Army | Funding to help meet human needs | $60,000 |
| Victoria Bach Festival Association Inc | Underwriting of operations and annual festivals | $55,000 |
| Christ's Kitchen | Provide meals for the hungry in victoria | $50,000 |
| Victoria College Foundation Inc | Annual funding of hewitt endowment | $50,000 |
| County of Refugio - Dennis M O'Connor Library | Library operations | $40,000 |
| Gulf Bend Center | Operational support to improve the customers' functioning and quality of life | $40,000 |
| Midcoast Construction Academy | Funding to promote and educate students and jobseekers about the construction industry and develop skilled labor through pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships. | $40,000 |
| Rockport Center for the Arts (Rockport Art Association Inc) | Funding for art gala and youth art classes | $31,000 |
| Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity | Operating funds designated for victoria county | $30,000 |
| Texas Maritime Museum Association Inc | Funding for exhibit improvements | $30,000 |
| Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc (Casa) | Support for the mission to utilize trained volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of the children and families served by casa. | $25,000 |
| Kathryn O'Connor Foundation | Funding for the operations and maintenance of st. Dennis church | $25,000 |
| Mid-Coast Family Services | Support the mission to empower children, adults, and families to live life free from family violence, homelessness, sexual assault, and substance abuse | $25,000 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | Funding to achieve mission of inclusion: bringing together those with & without disabilities for fun and a better understanding of one another in a colorful & non-judgmental atmosphere. | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m University - Victoria Campus | Internship program for victoria campus | $25,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Operations and other charitable needs of the church | $25,000 |
| The Vine School | Funding to provide quality education to children with autism | $22,500 |
| Citizens Medical Foundation | Fund purchase of wound care chairs | $17,090 |
| South Texas Zoological Society - the Texas Zoo | Support for transformation expansion and zoo operations. | $17,000 |
| American Red Cross - Coastal Bend Chapter | Operating funds to provide critical support in the face of emergencies, including trained volunteers, safe shelter, warm meals and direct financial assistance. | $15,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | Support for the mission to cultivate belonging for people of all ages & abilities by creating accessible, empowering, & intentional camp experiences in a coastal environment. | $15,000 |
| Refugio County Elderly Services | Support to provide safe, inexpensive transportation and home delivered meals for the elderly of refugio county | $15,000 |
| Victoria Fair Association Inc- Victoria Livestock Show | Operational support for livestock show | $15,000 |
| 100 Club of Aransas County | Provide support for the law enforcement community with funds for necessary items | $10,000 |
| Bastrop County Animal Shelter Helpers | Operating support for pet shelter and adoption agency | $10,000 |
| Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Inc | Operating funds to educate owners and help equines in need of assistance | $10,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Hope of South Texas Inc - Child Advocacy Center | Operational support for the mission to reduce the trauma of child abuse by assisting in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and ongoing treatment. | $10,000 |
| Hospice of South Texas Inc | Operational support - provide medical care & supplies to the terminally ill | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Day School | Operational support for early childhood education | $10,000 |
| Promise Pointe | Funding to help build tiny home cottages to help end homelessness through community | $10,000 |
| Theatre Victoria | Operational support to provide the residents of victoria various theatrical productions | $10,000 |
| Victoria 100 Club | Provide support for law enforcement and emergency services in the community | $10,000 |
| Victoria College | Operational support for the museum of the coastal bend | $10,000 |
| Victoria County 4-H (Victoria Adult Leaders Assoc) | Funding for scholarships and to provide quality educational opportunities | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Austin Hewitt
- Dennis O'Connor Hewitt
- Amy Miori
- Ellen H Sanders
- Bland Proctor
- Mary Kay Janssen
Questions people ask
Does The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Austin Hewitt (President/Director), Dennis O'Connor Hewitt (Vice-President/Director), Amy Miori (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Ellen H Sanders (Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and faith communities.