The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$817,374
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $57,000 | 12 | $773,794 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 7 | $777,993 |
| 2025 | $56,250 | 15 | $817,374 |
How to apply
The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $43,750 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits Law Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NRDC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Resources | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sawhorse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Church Council of Great Seatttle | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Saarc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Young Women Empowered | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Coast Salish Youth Association | Charitable | $1,250 |
| San Juan Community Home Trust | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Charitable | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Frances Rutherford
Questions people ask
Does The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation give?
$56,250 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Frances Rutherford (President/Treasurer).