Ellsworth Hovey Getchell Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAuburn, California · EIN 85-2953554 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christopher Luvara |
|---|---|
| Address | 10556 Combie Rd PMB 6123, Auburn CA 95602 |
| Phone | 4083890489 |
| Form and materials | 990PF |
| Deadlines | 5/15/2025 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Aviation Association | Auburn, CA | Flight training scholarships through aaa and grants to aviation maintenance students | $151,100 |
| Aerospace Museum of California | McClellan Park, CA | Flight training scholarships | $25,000 |
| Castle Air Museum Foundation | Atwater, CA | Plane maintenance donation | $16,000 |
| California Warbirds Inc | Hollister, CA | Plane maintenance donation | $10,000 |
| Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy Inc | Chino, CA | Flight training scholarships | $10,000 |
| Pacific Coast Air Museum | Santa Rosa, CA | Plane maintenance donation | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,036). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,136 | 7 |
| 2024 | $165,762 | 4 |
| 2023 | $106,024 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2953554
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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