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Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation is a private corporation based in JACKSON, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is T Calvin Wells. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $4.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and California. According to available records, Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation has made 116 grants totaling $672K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $117K and $303K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $303K distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, California, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, CA, DC.
Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation has distributed a total of $672K across 116 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam E And Burnice C Wittelfoundation is headquartered in JACKSON, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl B Wells | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| T Calvin Wells | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$672K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Public PolicyGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $20K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Day SchoolEDUCATION | Jackson, MS | $20K | 2023 |
| The Hoover InstitutionGENERAL | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| New Stage TheatreGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & MuseumGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $9K | 2023 |
| African Bible CollegesGENERAL | Clinton, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationGENERAL | Simi Valley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Belhaven UniversityEDUCATION | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending FreedomGENERAL | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Wilson Research FoundationGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Young LifeGENERAL | Colorado Springs, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Indopartners Agency IncGENERAL | Mesa, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Febc - Korea In Los AngelesGENERAL | La Mirada, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Palmer Home For ChildrenGENERAL | Lake Cormorant, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr FoundationGENERAL | Lyon, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Children'S MuseumGENERAL. | Jackson, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| Desire Street MinistriesGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Mcclean Fletcher CenterGENERAL | Jackson, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Kidney FoundationHEALTHCARE | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| The Fund For American StudiesGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Media Research CenterGENERAL | Reston, VA | $5K | 2022 |
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