Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund
Historical FunderRedmond, Washington · EIN 20-0614721 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEN OIEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2381, REDMOND WA 98073 |
| Phone | 4258363123 |
| KEN_OIEN@MSN.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Planetary health alliance learning partnership | $50,000 |
| Allegheny County Department of Public Health | Pittsburgh, PA | Learning partnership | $50,000 |
| American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy | Alexandria, VA | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $12,000 |
| Medical Library Association | Chicago, IL | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $12,000 |
| American Public Health Association | Washington, DC | Stipend to attend annual prof assn mtg | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $78,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0614721
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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