Edmund F Maxwell Foundation
Accepts applications
Edmund F Maxwell Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $655,000 in 131 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$655,000
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$14.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $570,300 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $578,285 | 114 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $570,300 | 115 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $655,000 | 131 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Edmund Maxwell Foundation PO Box 55548, Seattle, WA 98155-0548 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 934-0809, support@maxwell.org |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted online at www.maxwell.org. The application requires the following materials to be uploaded along with the application: extracurricular, personal, and volunteer activities; work experience; and personal statement in form of an essay. Additional materials that must be included are high school transcripts, sat/act score report, and financial aid worksheet. |
| Deadlines | Applications are due may 29, 2026. The supplemental materials are due may 29, 2026. |
| Restrictions | Financial aid of up to $5,000 per year is offered to freshmen starting college. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for a total of up to $20,000. Scholarships go to students to attend accredited private colleges or universities and who are bona fide residents of western Washington. It is anticipated that scholarships for the academic year (other than renewals of previously awarded scholarships) will be limited to entering freshmen, who have demonstrated financial need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Edmund F Maxwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $110,000 |
| Washington | 22 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $85,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 7 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $35,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $30,000 |
| New York | 6 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 5 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Lewis
- William S Macgeorge
- William W Lin
Questions people ask
Does Edmund F Maxwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due may 29, 2026. The supplemental materials are due may 29, 2026..
How much does Edmund F Maxwell Foundation give?
$655,000 in tax year 2025, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edmund F Maxwell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David D Lewis (Trustee), William S Macgeorge (Trustee) and William W Lin (Trustee).
What does Edmund F Maxwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.