Private foundation · EIN 27-2954428 · St Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George Frederick Jewett Foundation East

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 39 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
39
$1.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
IfosterTruckee, CAPortal redesign project$100K
Marine Biological LaboratoryWoods Hole, MAImprovements to drew house, veeder house and/or david house$100K
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hole, MASupport of the dock project ($50,000) and for the endowment of the r/v neil armstrong ($50,000)$100K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAOlder adult outpatient psychiatry program to be deployed at the discretion of the director$75K
Massachusetts Adoption Resources ExchangeNewton, MABuildout of database and related information systems ($25,000) and to be deployed at the discretion of the executive director ($25,000)$50K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAMclean southeast adolescent acute residential treatment (art) program$50K
Milton AcademyMilton, MADavid rolbein fund$50K
Monument Academy IncWashington, DCPainting and plumbing projects$50K
Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolMalden, MATeacher recruitment efforts and teacher housing expenses$50K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MACosmetic improvements to the handicap accessible entrance at the jewett arts center$50K
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTFacilities (second payment on a two-year commitment of $100,000)$50K
Yale University - School of ManagementNew Haven, CTCenter for consumer insights - whoi discovery project$50K
YMCA Cape CodWest Barnstable, MACapital campaign$50K
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Messiah Woods HoleFalmouth, MACompletion of the landscaping and walkways plan$35K
Cape Cod Healthcare FoundationHyannis, MAThe area of greatest need at falmouth hospital, especially the emergency room$25K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MATransitional age youth clinic$25K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAAnxiety mastery program$25K
Society of the CincinnatiWashington, DCCapital repairs to anderson house$25K
St James SchoolHagerstown, MDDunnan hall$25K
Community Music Center of Boston IncBoston, MABuilding construction and maintenance$20K
Handel and Haydn SocietyBoston, MAThe h&h youth choruses and "pathways to music" program$20K
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara, CAMaintenance of the sbmnh/sea center$20K
Chorus AmericaWashington, DCEvaluating the choral-orchestral conducting academy ($10,000) and planning for the 2025 choral-orchestral conducting academy ($5,000)$15K
New England Forestry FoundationLittleton, MAUnrestricted$15K
Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DCEmergency room services$15K
Suburban Hospital FoundationBethesda, MDEmergency room services$15K
American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CATo be used at the discretion of the director, with special consideration for live performances$10K
Casey TreesWashington, DCTree care$10K
College Light Opera CompanyFalmouth, MAUnrestricted$10K
East Bay Rowing ClubOakland, CASafety equipment$10K
Falmouth Service CenterFalmouth, MAUnrestricted$10K
Forest History SocietyDurham, NCUnrestricted$10K
Friends of the National World War II Memorial IncWashington, DCMaintenance$10K
Planned Parenthood of California Central CoastSanta Barbara, CATelehealth services$10K
Planned Parenthood South AtlanticRaleigh, NCTelehealth services provided through south carolina locations$10K
Reefs UnknownSt Thomas, VITo be used at the discretion of the directors$10K
Washington National CathedralWashington, DCEarthquake repairs$10K
Woods Hole Historical MuseumWoods Hole, MAIn support of maintenance projects$10K
World Bicycle ReliefChicago, ILTo be used at the discretion of the director$10K

By state: Massachusetts 19 · California 5 · District of Columbia 7 · Connecticut 2 · Maryland 2 · North Carolina 2

About this foundation

George Frederick Jewett Foundation East is a private grantmaking foundation in St Paul, Minnesota, administered in care of Fci, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 39 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East give?

Massachusetts (19 grants), California (5 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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