George Frederick Jewett Foundation East
Preselected recipients only
George Frederick Jewett Foundation East is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$30.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 41 | $29.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 39 | $30.0 million |
How to apply
George Frederick Jewett Foundation East 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 George Frederick Jewett Foundation East funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $770,000 |
| California | 5 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $135,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ifoster | Portal redesign project | $100,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Improvements to drew house, veeder house and/or david house | $100,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Support of the dock project ($50,000) and for the endowment of the r/v neil armstrong ($50,000) | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Older adult outpatient psychiatry program to be deployed at the discretion of the director | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resources Exchange | Buildout of database and related information systems ($25,000) and to be deployed at the discretion of the executive director ($25,000) | $50,000 |
| McLean Hospital | Mclean southeast adolescent acute residential treatment (art) program | $50,000 |
| Milton Academy | David rolbein fund | $50,000 |
| Monument Academy Inc | Painting and plumbing projects | $50,000 |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter School | Teacher recruitment efforts and teacher housing expenses | $50,000 |
| Wellesley College | Cosmetic improvements to the handicap accessible entrance at the jewett arts center | $50,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Facilities (second payment on a two-year commitment of $100,000) | $50,000 |
| Yale University - School of Management | Center for consumer insights - whoi discovery project | $50,000 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Church of the Messiah Woods Hole | Completion of the landscaping and walkways plan | $35,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | The area of greatest need at falmouth hospital, especially the emergency room | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Transitional age youth clinic | $25,000 |
| McLean Hospital | Anxiety mastery program | $25,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati | Capital repairs to anderson house | $25,000 |
| St James School | Dunnan hall | $25,000 |
| Community Music Center of Boston Inc | Building construction and maintenance | $20,000 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | The h&h youth choruses and "pathways to music" program | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Maintenance of the sbmnh/sea center | $20,000 |
| Chorus America | Evaluating the choral-orchestral conducting academy ($10,000) and planning for the 2025 choral-orchestral conducting academy ($5,000) | $15,000 |
| New England Forestry Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Emergency room services | $15,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Emergency room services | $15,000 |
| American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center | To be used at the discretion of the director, with special consideration for live performances | $10,000 |
| Casey Trees | Tree care | $10,000 |
| College Light Opera Company | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| East Bay Rowing Club | Safety equipment | $10,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Forest History Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the National World War II Memorial Inc | Maintenance | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of California Central Coast | Telehealth services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Telehealth services provided through south carolina locations | $10,000 |
| Reefs Unknown | To be used at the discretion of the directors | $10,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Earthquake repairs | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Historical Museum | In support of maintenance projects | $10,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | To be used at the discretion of the director | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary J Greer
- Sara G Dent
- Margaret WG Carr
- Lucie C Greer
Questions people ask
Does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs George Frederick Jewett Foundation East?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary J Greer (Trustee/President), Sara G Dent (Trustee), Margaret WG Carr (Trustee) and Lucie C Greer (Trustee).
What does George Frederick Jewett Foundation East fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.