Ridge Road Foundation
Accepts applications
Ridge Road Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $734,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$734,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $385,200 the year before.
65% 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 | $407,550 | 55 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $385,200 | 29 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $734,000 | 49 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott Kim 3055 112th Ave NE Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 213-1550 |
| What to submit | Written request stating purpose for which the contribution will be used |
What Ridge Road Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 32 | $464,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $63,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 5 | $12,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 3 | $8,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wentachee Valley Museum | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $175,000 |
| Rural Democracy Initiativeheartland Fund | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Town Hall Association | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Clean Energy Transition Institute | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $42,500 |
| Momsrising Education Fund | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| State Leadership Project | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Rural People's Platform | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Alaska Current | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Rural Organizingorg Education Fund | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Rural Urban Bridge Initiative (Via Appalachian Peace Education Center) | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Wenatchee River Instititue | Contribution to be used fro charitable purposes | $6,100 |
| Chelan-Douglas Trust | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Literacy Source | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,550 |
| Trust for Public Land | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Clean and Prosperous America Education Fund | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Home Energy Efficiency Team Inc | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Destination | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Real Resources Community Action Council | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington Association of Land Trusts | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Wenatchee Outdoors | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington Farmland Trust | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $4,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire Democracy Fund (For Amplify) | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Washinton Trails Association | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo Tree Kangaroo Project | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Oneamerica | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Coastal Harvest Hoquiam Food Bank | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Kuow | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Downtown Emergency Services Center | Contribution to be used for chartiable purposes | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (Edf) | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Futurewise | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| NRDC | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Okanogan County Community Action Council | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Toppenish Community Chest Food Bank | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Outright International | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| Real Rent Duwamish Via Duwamish Tribal Services | Contribution to be used for chartiable purposes | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie E Edsforth
- Jabe Blumenthal
Questions people ask
Does Ridge Road Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ridge Road Foundation give?
$734,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ridge Road Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie E Edsforth (Managing Trustee) and Jabe Blumenthal (Trustee).
What does Ridge Road Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.