The Ketterer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ketterer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rumson, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,575 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,575
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,800 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,530 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $87,800 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $95,575 | 23 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Ketterer 7 N Rohallion Drive, Rumson, NJ 07760 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 530-9554 |
What The Ketterer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $38,575 |
| New York | 5 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $19,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| A Safe Place | General | $10,000 |
| Madison Square Boys & Girls Club | General | $10,000 |
| Ny Center for Children | General | $10,000 |
| The Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General | $6,075 |
| Count Basie Theatre Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean | General | $5,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church | General | $5,000 |
| Ny Philharmonic | General | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church of Nantucket | General | $2,500 |
| The Acting Co | General | $2,500 |
| The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | General | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Nantucket) | General | $1,000 |
| Lunch Break | General | $1,000 |
| Middlebury College | General | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | General | $1,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center | General | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Phillips Academy | General | $1,000 |
| The Cleveland Meseum of Art | General | $1,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket | General | $1,000 |
| Twin Lights Historical Society | General | $500 |
| Manhattan School of Music | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Ketterer III
Questions people ask
Does The Ketterer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ketterer Family Foundation give?
$95,575 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Ketterer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Ketterer III (Grantor/Founder/Trustee).
What does The Ketterer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.