The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129

Foundation · Grantmaker BOSTON, MA EIN: 22-2999430

The Jebediah Foundation is a private family foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1989. The foundation operates as an invite-only grantmaker and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.4M

+8.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$484K

+19.5% YoY

Grant Count

-6.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+27.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 reported a distributable amount of $567K 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 giving priorities include:

Arts
Education
Environment
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Grant Range

$1,000–$214,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Maine
Massachusetts
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $718K (36%)

Maine $619K (31%)

New York $225K (11%)

California $224K (11%)

District of Columbia $74K (4%)

New Jersey $60K (3%)

Tennessee $23K (1%)

Connecticut $20K (1%)

+8 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Massachusetts Maine Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Cities

Albert LeaArundelAuburnAugustaAustinBeverlyBostonBrooklynCambridgeConcordCovinaDamariscottaDanversDenverDurhamEssexGillGlocesterGloucesterHartford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$6,401,412
Total Annual Giving	$402,000–$484,000
Giving Rate	6.8% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,401,412	$5,915,058	$5,683,668
Revenue	$1,065,006	$695,343	$519,478
Expenses	$578,652	$463,953	$577,272
Qualifying Distributions	$492,758	$405,000	$505,534
Net Investment Income	$1,012,591	$651,786	$409,396
Distributable Amount	$566,634	$476,771	$474,954

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

241 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charles Schwab Daf ($214,000), Maine Donor Alliance ($45,000), Planned Parenthood of ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BREAKWATER SCHOOL PORTLAND, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$250
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART PORTLAND, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$10,000
PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY PORTLAND, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$1,000
MAINE CONSERVATION AUGUSTA, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$10,250
CONSERVATION LAW BOSTON, MA	HELP PRESERVE NATURAL	$20,000
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM SALEM, MA	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$1,000
GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK OF MAINE AUBURN, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$16,000
SOUTHERN HARBOR ELDERCARE SERVICE NORTH HAVEN, ME	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$100
LCV EDUCATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$25,000
VINCENT CLUB GLOUCESTER, MA	CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL AMORY	TRUSTEE	1	—
DAVID L SILVIAN	TRUSTEE	1	$15,046
CHRISTOPHER AMORY	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 45 School Street, Floor 5 Boston, MA 02108-3207

Phone: 617-345-4655

EIN: 22-2999430

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Education • Environment • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $402,000–$484,000 • Total assets: $6,401,412 • Number of grants: 37 (based on 2023 data) • Grant range: $1,000–$214,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Giving rate: 6.8% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Where does The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Maine • Massachusetts • District of Columbia

What size grants does The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 award?

In 2024, The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 awarded 44 grants totaling $484K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129 reported a distributable amount of $567K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129's EIN?

The Jebediah Foundation 7563-xxxxxx00129's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2999430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.