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
29
-47.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+79.3% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
The foundation continues active grant-making, with 78 grants distributed in 2024 across education, human services, and philanthropic support areas.
Grants From the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation Strengthen Services for OlderSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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