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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$132,500
- Grants listed
- 54
- Assets, end of year
- $1,687,044
-
Tax year 2024
$74,000
- Grants listed
- 27
- Assets, end of year
- $1,520,598
-
Tax year 2023
$61,500
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $1,395,590
-
Tax year 2022
$60,500
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $1,218,336
-
Tax year 2021
$78,600
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $1,531,475
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Tax year 2020
$55,500
- Grants listed
- 34
- Assets, end of year
- $1,389,991
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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St Johns CollegePhiladelphia, PA
education
$75,000 -
Trine UniversityAngola, IN
education
$10,000 -
ShelterBox USAPasadena, CA
disaster relief
$6,000 -
Friends of the Austin State Supported Living CenterAustin, TX
disability services
$5,000 -
Santa Fe Animal ShelterSanta Fe, NM
animal welfare
$5,000 -
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC
hunger relief
$5,000 -
Comfort Zone CampRichmond, VA
grief counseling
$3,000 -
Casa MarianellaAustin, TX
homeless shelter
$1,500 -
Dave Thomas Foundation for AdoptionDublin, OH
adoption services
$1,500 -
Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CA
human rights
$1,500 -
Full Circle Grief CenterHenrico, VA
mental health
$1,500 -
Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WA
immigration rights
$1,500 -
Sound Water StewardsFreeland, WA
marine environment
$1,500 -
The Salish Sea SchoolAnacortes, WA
environment
$1,500 -
WnycNew York, NY
public radio
$1,500 -
Central Mission at Central Presbyterian ChurchAustin, TX
hunger relief
$1,500 -
M4K Richmond IncMidlothian, VA
human services
$1,500 -
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncNew York, NY
health care
$1,500 -
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR
health care access
$1,500 -
Retired Faculty & Staff Assn University of TexasAustin, TX
education retirees
$1,000 -
Bainbridge Schools FoundationBainbridge Is, WA
education
$750 -
Helpline HouseBainbridge Is, WA
human services
$750 -
National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceAustin, TX
domestic violence shelters
$750 -
National Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationSeattle, WA
child welfare
$750 -
North HelplineSeattle, WA
homeless prevention
$500 -
Northwest Abortion Access FundPortland, OR
health care access
$500 -
Ocean Blue ProjectCorvallis, OR
environmental educationb
$500 -
American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NY
civil rights
$0 -
Comfort Zone CampRichmond, VA
family services
$0 -
Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CA
human rights
$0 -
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL
civil rights
$0 -
Friends of the Austin StateSupported Living CenterAustin, TX
disability services
$0 -
Full Circle Grief CenterHenrico, VA
mental health
$0 -
Helpline HouseBainbridge Is, WA
human services
$0 -
National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceAustin, TX
domestic violence shelters
$0 -
Northwest Abortion Access FundPortland, OR
health care access
$0 -
Ocean Blue ProjectCorvallis, OR
environmental educationb
$0 -
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY
health and family planning
$0 -
Retired Faculty & Staff Assn University of TexasAustin, TX
education retirees
$0 -
Santa Fe Animal ShelterSanta Fe, NM
animal welfare
$0 -
St Stephens Episcopal SchoolAustin, TX
education
$0 -
The Salish Sea SchoolAnacortes, WA
environment
$0 -
World Wildlife FundWashington, DC
natural resources
$0 -
CASA of Travis CountyAustin, TX
child welfare
$0 -
Central Presbyterian ChurchAustin, TX
hunger relief
$0 -
Idaho Shakespeare FestivalBoise, ID
theater
$0 -
Lilith FundAustin, TX
health care access
$0 -
M4K RichmondMidlothian, VA
human services
$0 -
Medecins Sans Frontieres USANew York, NY
health care
$0 -
National Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationSeattle, WA
child weelfare
$0 -
Story Story NightBoise, ID
arts and culture
$0 -
The Cultural ConservancyPresidio San Francisco, CA
native culture
$0 -
Trine University McKetta Department of Chemical EngineeringAngola, IN
education
$0 -
HomeWorksSt Louis, MO
educaiton and racial justice
$0
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education3 grants $10,75032% of the total
- Human services8 grants $6,75020% of the total
- International aid3 grants $6,50019% of the total
- Animals2 grants $5,00015% of the total
- Environment7 grants $3,50010% of the total
- Civil rights4 grants $7502% of the total
- 1 other causes2 grants $5001% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Pennsylvania1 grant $75,000
- Indiana2 grants $10,000
- Texas12 grants $9,750
- California4 grants $7,500
- Washington10 grants $7,250
- Virginia6 grants $6,000
- District of Columbia2 grants $5,000
- New Mexico2 grants $5,000
- New York5 grants $3,000
- Oregon5 grants $2,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Sallie SharpDirector & Vice President Hours 0.25Pay $0
- John J McKetta IIIDirector & Secretary & Treasurer Hours 2Pay $0
- John J McKetta IVDirector & President Hours 0.25Pay $0
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