Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-4028699
Foundation Overview
Based in Jackson, MS, Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation has awarded 217 grants totaling $1,188,000 to organizations in Arizona, Mississippi and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $27,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in Mississippi, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Jackson (73%), Clinton (5%), Ridgeland (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Bible Colleges | $5,000 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Belhaven University | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2023 |
| Desire Street Ministries | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General | 2023 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2023 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2023 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| New Stage Theatre | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Palmer Home For Children | $2,000 | Lake Cormorant, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| The Mcclean Fletcher Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | $1,500 | Lyon, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2023 |
| Young Life | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| African Bible Colleges | $16,500 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Belhaven University | $11,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bethesda Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Edwards, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| New Stage Theatre | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Palmer Home For Children | $2,000 | Lake Cormorant, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| River Of Pearls Nsdar | $1,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mcclean Fletcher Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | $5,000 | Lyon, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Young Life | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| African Bible Colleges | $16,500 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Belhaven University | $11,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bethesda Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Edwards, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| New Stage Theatre | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Palmer Home For Children | $2,000 | Lake Cormorant, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| River Of Pearls Nsdar | $1,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mcclean Fletcher Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | $5,000 | Lyon, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Young Life | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| African Bible Colleges | $16,500 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Belhaven University | $11,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bethesda Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Edwards, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| New Stage Theatre | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Palmer Home For Children | $2,000 | Lake Cormorant, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| River Of Pearls Nsdar | $1,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Mcclean Fletcher Center | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| The William Cliff Heaton Jr Foundation | $5,000 | Lyon, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2022 |
| Young Life | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Belhaven University | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2021 |
| Big Sky Bravery | $1,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General | 2021 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Indopartners Agency Inc | $2,500 | Mesa, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $20,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2021 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2021 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Mt Helm Baptist Church | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| New Stage Theatre | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| The Mustard Seed | $1,000 | Flowood, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2021 |
| Young Life | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $7,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Belhaven University | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2020 |
| Big Sky Bravery | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General | 2020 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Febc - Korea In Los Angeles | $2,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| Mission First | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2020 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame & Museum | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Redeemer Church Jackson Ruf Belhaven | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Southern Christian Services For Children And Youth | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| The Little Lighthouse Of Central Mississippi | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| The Mustard Seed | $1,000 | Flowood, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Thirdmill | $1,000 | Casselberry, FL, US | General | 2020 |
| Ummc Children's Of Mississippi | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2020 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| African Bible Colleges | $10,000 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge | 2018 |
| Belhaven University | $22,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2018 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| Febc Korea | $1,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $15,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2018 |
| French Camp Academy | $2,000 | French Camp, MS, US | Education | 2018 |
| Hospice Ministries Inc | $2,500 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| Judicial Watch | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2018 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame | $8,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| National Baseball Hall Of Fame & Museum | $1,000 | Cooperstown, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Reformed University Minitries | $2,000 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | General. | 2018 |
| Sow Reap Feed | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| The Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| The Mind Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| The Mustard Seed | $2,000 | Flowood, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| Tougaloo College | $5,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | Education | 2018 |
| Ummc Children's Of Mississippi | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $6,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2018 |
| Young Life | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| African Bible Colleges | $5,000 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge | 2017 |
| Belhaven College | $27,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education - Stadium Project | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Jackson | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Empower Mississippi Foundation | $1,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Febc Korea | $1,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2017 |
| French Camp Academy | $2,000 | French Camp, MS, US | Education | 2017 |
| Media Research Center | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2017 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2017 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| New Stage Theatre | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Randanyi Chair In International Securty Studies | $2,500 | Mississippi State, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Reformed University Minitries | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General. | 2017 |
| Sow Reap Feed | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| The Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| The Mind Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| The Miracle League Of Central Ms | $5,000 | Brandon, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| The Mustard Seed | $1,000 | Flowood, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| The Redeemer's School | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2017 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $5,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2017 |
| Young Life | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General | 2017 |
| African Bible Colleges | $6,000 | Clinton, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Bayshore Christian School Foundation | $1,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | Education | 2016 |
| Bellhaven College | $22,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education - Stadium Project | 2016 |
| Empower Mississippi Foundation | $2,500 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Febc Korea | $5,000 | La Mirada, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $2,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Education | 2016 |
| French Camp Academy | $1,000 | French Camp, MS, US | Education | 2016 |
| Goodwill Industries | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Media Reserch Center | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Mission To The World | $1,000 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | General | 2016 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | $1,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General. | 2016 |
| Mississippi Food Network | $500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Healthcare | 2016 |
| Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame | $3,750 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| New Stage Theatre | $10,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Pitch 4 Kidz | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2016 |
| Randanyi Chair In International Securty Studies | $2,500 | Mississippi State, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Reformed University Minitries | $2,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | General. | 2016 |
| The Dartmouth Review | $1,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General | 2016 |
| The Hoover Institution | $15,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| The Mind Center | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| The Mustard Seed | $1,000 | Flowood, MS, US | General | 2016 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | General | 2016 |
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| EIN | 20-4028699 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1970 Jackson, MS 39215-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| President/secretary/treasurer | T Calvin Wells |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Cheryl B Wells |
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