Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $774,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$774,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $862,750 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $651,500 | 15 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $862,750 | 22 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $774,500 | 25 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $671,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $38,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Waterfront Seattle | To provide support to exempt organization | $250,000 |
| Sahar Education | To provide support to exempt organization | $100,000 |
| Epiphany Parish of Seattle | To provide support to exempt organization | $65,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | To provide support to exempt organization | $50,000 |
| Seattle University | To provide support to exempt organization | $50,000 |
| United Way of King County | To provide support to exempt organization | $50,000 |
| Saint Mark's Cathedral Parish | To provide support to exempt organization | $30,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | To provide support to exempt organization | $30,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | To provide support to exempt organization | $25,000 |
| YWCA Seattle King County | To provide support to exempt organization | $25,000 |
| The Great Elehpant Migration | To provide support to exempt organization | $13,000 |
| Cascade PBS | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Smith College | To provide support to exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Treehouse | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | To provide support to exempt organization | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island | To provide support to exempt organization | $3,000 |
| Washington Women's Foundation | To provide support to exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Audubon Society | To provide support to exempt organization | $500 |
| Kuow 949 FM | To provide support to exempt organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet W Ketcham
- Ellis Ketcham Johnson
- William H Ketcham
Questions people ask
Does Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation give?
$774,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet W Ketcham (President, VP, Treasurer), Ellis Ketcham Johnson (Director) and William H Ketcham (Treasurer).
What does Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.