Ridge Road Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA EIN: 91-6468169 Website

Ridge Road Foundation, also known as the SB Schaar and PK Whelpton Foundation, is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.2M

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$385K

-5.5% YoY

Grant Count

-47.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+79.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ridge Road Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's contributions are primarily used for charitable purposes. Its grant-making focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Science education and STEM education

Grantmaking

Notable grantees include the Seattle Foundation.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $974K (57%)

Maryland $125K (7%)

Colorado $104K (6%)

North Carolina $103K (6%)

New York $82K (5%)

Georgia $75K (4%)

Wisconsin $50K (3%)

Alaska $49K (3%)

+9 more states

States

Alaska Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Kentucky Maryland North Carolina New Hampshire New York Ohio Oregon Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AberdeenAbingdonAnchorageAtlantaBaltimoreBellevueBerkeleyBoulderCharlottesvilleColorado SpringsIndianapolisIssaquahJuneauLafayetteLeadvilleLeavenworthMilwaukeeMononaMontgomeryNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $7,217,892
Total revenues: $336,079
Total expenses: $420,023

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,217,892	$7,302,336	$6,817,253
Revenue	$336,079	$939,083	$300,293
Expenses	$420,023	$446,980	$401,348
Qualifying Distributions	$388,982	$411,405	$371,715
Net Investment Income	$295,919	$885,768	$260,877
Distributable Amount	$463,661	$385,827	$391,393

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

205 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Black Male Voter Project ($50,000), Climate Solutions ($35,000), Fuse Innovation Fund ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BLACK MALE VOTER PROJECT ATLANTA, GA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$50,000
CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,500
CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA EDUCATION FUND SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000
CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$20,000
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$35,000
COURIER NEWSROOM (VIA OUR AMERCIAN FUTURE FOUNDATION) WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$7,500
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$5,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND (EDF) NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,100
FUSE INNOVATION FUND SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$35,000
FUTUREWISE SEATTLE, WA	CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jabez Blumenthal – Trustee (as of May 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JULIE E EDSFORTH	MANAGING TRUSTEE	1	—
JABE BLUMENTHAL	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues active grant-making, with 78 grants distributed in 2024 across education, human services, and philanthropic support areas.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ridge Road Foundation fund?

The foundation's contributions are primarily used for charitable purposes. Its grant-making focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science education and STEM education

How do I apply for a grant from Ridge Road Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 78 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $385,200 • Typical award range: $100–$50,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Black Male Voter Project Ef: $50,000 • Climate Solutions: $35,000 • Fuse Innovation Fund: $35,000 Notable grantees include the Seattle Foundation.

Where does Ridge Road Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, and New York.

What size grants does Ridge Road Foundation award?

In 2024, Ridge Road Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $385K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ridge Road Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ridge Road Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.