The George F Jewett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The George F Jewett Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $462,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$462,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $432,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $432,500 | 18 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $462,500 | 15 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
The George F Jewett 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 George F Jewett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $220,000 |
| California | 4 | $192,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | George f. Jewett iii donor advised fund | $42,500 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Land conservation, stewardship & community outreach | $40,000 |
| Innovia (Formerly Inland Northwest Community Foundation) | Jewett-gill donor advised-fund | $30,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Protect, connect, and restore washingtons inland northwest | $25,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Hawaiian monk seal conservation program | $25,000 |
| Pacific Forest Trust Inc | Climate-smart forest management in klamath-cascade region | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho | Patient assistance fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Feeding communities | $25,000 |
| Snap (Spokane Neighborhood Action Program) | Snap resiliency fund | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho | Alexandrias house & aston-beck apartments | $25,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Protecting the great rivers of the west | $25,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery | Emergency respite care | $20,000 |
| YWCA of Spokane | Ywca emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors | $20,000 |
| Spokane Symphony Society | Spokane symphony's 79th season | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George F Jewett III
- Betsy Jewett
- Richard T Gill
- George F Jewett Jr Deceased
Questions people ask
Does The George F Jewett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The George F Jewett Foundation give?
$462,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The George F Jewett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George F Jewett III (President/Director), Betsy Jewett (Secretary/Cfo/Director), Richard T Gill (Director) and George F Jewett Jr Deceased (Former Manager).
What does The George F Jewett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and community development.