Private foundation · EIN 52-2280157 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jewell Foundation Limited

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $110K total, median $2,084. 17% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$110K
Median grant
$2,084
Stays in MD
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
East Bay Community Law CenterBerkeley, CACharitable$10K
Mount Tamalpais CollegeSan Quentin, CACharitable$10K
Dolores Huerta FoundationBakersfield, CACharitable$6,000
Physicians for a National Health ProgramChicago, ILCharitable$6,000
Positive Communications PracticesOakland, CACharitable$6,000
C & O Canal TrustWilliamsport, MDCharitable$5,000
Glen Echo Park PartnershipGlen Echo, MDCharitable$5,000
Community Water CenterVisalia, CACharitable$4,000
Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MDCharitable$4,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$3,500
Actblue Charities IncBoston, MACharitable$3,000
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDCharitable$3,000
Food & Water WatchWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
One Fair WageNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
Planned Parenthood Metro DCWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Maryland Citizens' Health Intiative Education Fund IncBaltimore, MDCharitable$3,000
The Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MACharitable$3,000
Environmental Defense FundSan Francisco, CACharitable$2,084
Center for Constitutional RightsNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind IncSmithtown, NYCharitable$2,000
John Muir Land TrustMartinez, CACharitable$2,000
National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Physicians for Social ResponsibilityWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Propublica IncNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Rubicon ProgramRichmond, CACharitable$2,000
Smith College FundNorthampton, MACharitable$2,000
Students for Voting JusticeLadysmith, VACharitable$2,000
The Actors' Fund of America (dba Entertainment Community Fund)New York, NYCharitable$2,000
Valley VoicesHanford, CACharitable$2,000
Berkeley Community ScholarsBerkeley, CACharitable$1,000
Community InitiativesOakland, CACharitable$1,000
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLCharitable$1,000
The Mercy Health Clinic IncGaithersburg, MDCharitable$1,000
Independent Arts & MediaSan Francisco, CACharitable$1,000
Center on Race Poverty & the EnvironmentDelano, CACharitable$500

By state: California 13 · Maryland 6 · New York 7 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Jewell Foundation Limited is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Deborah Schumann, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Jewell Foundation Limited accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jewell Foundation Limited give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 35 grants, a median of $2,084.

Where does Jewell Foundation Limited give?

California (13 grants), Maryland (6 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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