The Loyal Bigelow and Jedediah Dewey Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-2101719 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$817K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Law Center | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Anchorage, AK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Resources | Bellingham, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sawhorse | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Church Council of Great Seatttle | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Saarc | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Young Women Empowered | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Coast Salish Youth Association | Anacortes, WA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| San Juan Community Home Trust | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,250 | 15 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $57,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349100246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2101719
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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