Tew Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tew Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $2.6 million | 1 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 42 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Tew 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 Tew Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 37 | $2.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $400,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Herring endowed chair for rehabilitation medicine | $500,000 |
| Dickinson College | Artic and alpine studies endowment | $400,000 |
| University of Washington | Restoring the asuw shell house | $250,000 |
| Mini Mart City Park | General support | $125,000 |
| Seattle Opera | General support 24/25 season | $116,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Disaster/emergency relief | $100,000 |
| Got Green | General support | $100,000 |
| Grist | Local news/indigenous desk | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King Co | Home repair programs | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King Co | Home repair programs | $100,000 |
| Maine Huts & Trails | 2024 resiliency and sustainability project | $100,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | Education & community programs | $100,000 |
| Path With Art | Arttransforms | $90,000 |
| Path With Art | Arttransforms | $80,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Content growth, audience development, and digital platforms | $50,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Ms navigator services nw chapter | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $50,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Tariqa waters exhibition | $50,000 |
| Seattle Neighborhood Greenways | General support | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Seattleking Cty | Veterans' services | $50,000 |
| The Grace Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| YWCA | General operations | $50,000 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance | General support | $44,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | General operations | $40,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Wa na wari art exhibitions | $30,000 |
| Ventures | General support | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Service to the armed forces | $25,000 |
| Friends of Lopez Island Pool | General building fund | $25,000 |
| Multicare Behavioral Health Fdn | Navos child youth fam mental health | $25,000 |
| NW Children's Foundation | Heal children, strengthen families, and empower youth | $20,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Forest trailhead exhibit | $20,000 |
| Evergreen Goodwill | Adult basic education program | $15,000 |
| Shunpike | Friends of art zone, video shoots, bands, and broadcast episode/programming | $15,000 |
| St James Cathedral | Hunger/homelessness | $15,000 |
| Burke Museum Association | Burke box shipping 24-25 | $12,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Wings & wetlands nw | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Rockland residency african american cohort | $10,000 |
| Li Family Resource Center | Youth leadership programs | $10,000 |
| NW Children's Foundation | Heal children, strengthen families, and empower youth | $10,000 |
| Classical King FM | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann P Wyckoff
- Paul L Wyckoff
- Martha Wyckoff
- Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey
- Susan Pohl
- Alison Milliman
- Daniel M Asher
Questions people ask
Does Tew Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tew Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Tew Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann P Wyckoff (Director), Paul L Wyckoff (Treasurer), Martha Wyckoff (Treasurer) and Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Tew Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.