The Loyal Bigelow And Jedediah Dewey
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong focus on environmental conservation and community service. It supports various charitable organizations, particularly those involved in environmental issues, community development, and social services. The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Washington state, reflecting a commitment to local causes and organizations. Its grantmaking activities demonstrate a consistent effort to contribute to the well-being of communities and the environment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized Washington state nonprofit working on environmental conservation or community services with projects sized to the foundation’s typical grants (~$5k) and local relationships or referrals.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Washington state or has a strong WA program.
- • Project aligns with environmental conservation or community service work.
- • Request size matches recent grants (around $5k).
- • Has a relationship or referral from a previous grantee, trustee, or local network.
- • Can demonstrate clear, discrete project outcomes suitable for small grants.
- • Is known to local philanthropic networks or participates in Washington conservation coalitions.
Geography
Grants were paid to recipients in three states, but roughly four-fifths of dollars in 2023 went to Washington organizations, indicating a strongly state-focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows twelve distinct recipients (12 grants), with six returning and six new across the two-year record, which indicates a moderately broad and independent recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows six new grantees in 2023, so new entrants have been added, but the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants and provides no public application route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to succeed without referral or selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
