Private foundation · EIN 27-3409281 · St Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George F Jewett Foundation

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: 15 grants paid, $463K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$463K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$100K
The San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeorge f. jewett iii donor advised fund$43K
Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WALand conservation, stewardship & community outreach$40K
Innovia (formerly Inland Northwest Community Foundation)Spokane, WAJewett-gill donor advised-fund$30K
Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WAProtect, connect, and restore washingtons inland northwest$25K
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAHawaiian monk seal conservation program$25K
Pacific Forest Trust IncSan Francisco, CAClimate-smart forest management in klamath-cascade region$25K
Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North IdahoYakima, WAPatient assistance fund$25K
Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WAFeeding communities$25K
Snap (spokane Neighborhood Action Program)Spokane, WASnap resiliency fund$25K
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern IdahoAlexandria, VAAlexandrias house & aston-beck apartments$25K
Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, ORProtecting the great rivers of the west$25K
Vanessa Behan Crisis NurserySpokane, WAEmergency respite care$20K
YWCA of SpokaneSpokane, WAYwca emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors$20K
Spokane Symphony SocietySpokane, WASpokane symphony's 79th season$10K

By state: Washington 9 · California 4 · Virginia 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

George F Jewett Foundation 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 F Jewett Foundation 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 F Jewett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $463K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does George F Jewett Foundation give?

Washington (9 grants), California (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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