The Jebediah Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jebediah Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $642,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $298,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$642,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$298,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $484,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $405,000 | 47 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $484,000 | 44 | $12.8 million |
| 2025 | $642,000 | 47 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Jebediah Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Jebediah Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $298,000 |
| Maine | 26 | $209,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $47,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Daf | Contribution to general | $298,000 |
| Maine Donor Alliance | Contribution to general | $55,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Contribution to general | $45,000 |
| Maine Public | Contribution to general | $32,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Contribution to general | $20,000 |
| LCV Education Fund | Contribution to general | $20,000 |
| Preble Street | Contribution to general | $15,500 |
| Maine College of Art | Contribution to general | $15,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Help preserve natural | $15,000 |
| Maine Conservation Alliance | Contribution to general | $10,250 |
| Youth & Family Outreach | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Programs | Contribution to general | $10,000 |
| Courageus Sailing | Contribution to general | $7,500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Contribution to general | $5,500 |
| North Haven Sustainable Housing | Contribution to general | $5,100 |
| Shady Hill School | Contribution to general | $5,000 |
| Watermans Community Center | Contribution to general | $5,000 |
| Vincent Club | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| Fenn School | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| Spruce Street Nursery School | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| National Network of Abortion FD | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| Pingree School | Contribution to general | $2,500 |
| Outliers Robotics Association | Contribution to general | $1,250 |
| Portland Stage Company | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| St Albans School | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| North Haven Arts & Enrichment | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| Folk Arts Rajasthan | Fund children's musical | $1,000 |
| Harvard College | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum | Contribution to general | $1,000 |
| North Haven Foundation | Contribution to general | $600 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Contribution to general | $500 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School | Contribution to general | $500 |
| Landing School | Contribution to general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Amory
- David L Silvian
- Christopher Amory
Questions people ask
Does The Jebediah Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jebediah Foundation give?
$642,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Jebediah Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Amory (Trustee), David L Silvian (Trustee) and Christopher Amory (Trustee).
What does The Jebediah Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.