Jewell Foundation Limited
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-2280157 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$110K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,084
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | San Quentin, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dolores Huerta Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Physicians for a National Health Program | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Positive Communications Practices | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| C & O Canal Trust | Williamsport, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glen Echo Park Partnership | Glen Echo, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Water Center | Visalia, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| One Fair Wage | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Metro DC | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Maryland Citizens' Health Intiative Education Fund Inc | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $2,084 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | Smithtown, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Propublica Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rubicon Program | Richmond, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smith College Fund | Northampton, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Students for Voting Justice | Ladysmith, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Actors' Fund of America (Dba Entertainment Community Fund) | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Valley Voices | Hanford, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Berkeley Community Scholars | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| K9s for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Mercy Health Clinic Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Center on Race Poverty & the Environment | Delano, CA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,084 | 35 |
| 2024 | $101,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $70,946 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2280157
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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