Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Redmond, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,000 | 4 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 4 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 5 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ken Oien PO Box 2381, Redmond, WA 98073 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 836-3123, ken_oien@msn.com |
| What to submit | An application form is available from the foundation. A 250 word essay is required which addresses the appropriate criteria for the requested stipend. |
| Deadlines | Varies |
| Restrictions | Stipends limited to librarians and information specialists to attend the national professional meetings of their clients. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Planetary health alliance learning partnership | $50,000 |
| Allegheny County Department of Public Health | Learning partnership | $50,000 |
| American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $12,000 |
| Medical Library Association | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $12,000 |
| American Public Health Association | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Bauer
- Ken Oien
- Terry Ann Jankowski
- Ann Madhavan MLS
- Donald Burke MD
- Prudence Dalrymple
- Cassie Burke
Questions people ask
Does Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies.
How much does Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois Bauer (President/Director), Ken Oien (Treasurer/Director), Terry Ann Jankowski (Secretary/Director) and Ann Madhavan MLS (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.