Mcketta Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 20-8296500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$132K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College | Philadelphia, PA | education | $75,000 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | education | $10,000 |
| ShelterBox USA | Pasadena, CA | disaster relief | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Austin State Supported Living Center | Austin, TX | disability services | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | animal welfare | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | hunger relief | $5,000 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Richmond, VA | grief counseling | $3,000 |
| Casa Marianella | Austin, TX | homeless shelter | $1,500 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | adoption services | $1,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | San Francisco, CA | human rights | $1,500 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | Richmond, VA | mental health | $1,500 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | immigration rights | $1,500 |
| Sound Water Stewards | Freeland, WA | marine environment | $1,500 |
| The Salish Sea School | Anacortes, WA | environment | $1,500 |
| Wnyc | New York, NY | public radio | $1,500 |
| Central Mission at Central Presbyterian Church | Austin, TX | hunger relief | $1,500 |
| M4K Richmond Inc | Midlothian, VA | human services | $1,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | New York, NY | health care | $1,500 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | health care access | $1,500 |
| Retired Faculty & Staff Assn University of Texas | Austin, TX | education retirees | $1,000 |
| Bainbridge Schools Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | education | $750 |
| Helpline House | Bainbridge Island, WA | human services | $750 |
| National Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Austin, TX | domestic violence shelters | $750 |
| National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association | Seattle, WA | child welfare | $750 |
| North Helpline | Seattle, WA | homeless prevention | $500 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | Portland, OR | health care access | $500 |
| Ocean Blue Project | Corvallis, OR | environmental educationb | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | civil rights | $0 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Richmond, VA | family services | $0 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | San Francisco, CA | human rights | $0 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | civil rights | $0 |
| Friends of the Austin StateSupported Living Center | Austin, TX | disability services | $0 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | Richmond, VA | mental health | $0 |
| Helpline House | Bainbridge Island, WA | human services | $0 |
| National Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Austin, TX | domestic violence shelters | $0 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | Portland, OR | health care access | $0 |
| Ocean Blue Project | Corvallis, OR | environmental educationb | $0 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | health and family planning | $0 |
| Retired Faculty & Staff Assn University of Texas | Austin, TX | education retirees | $0 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | animal welfare | $0 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | Austin, TX | education | $0 |
| The Salish Sea School | Anacortes, WA | environment | $0 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | natural resources | $0 |
| CASA of Travis County | Austin, TX | child welfare | $0 |
| Central Presbyterian Church | Austin, TX | hunger relief | $0 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival | Boise, ID | theater | $0 |
| Lilith Fund | Austin, TX | health care access | $0 |
| M4K Richmond | Midlothian, VA | human services | $0 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA | New York, NY | health care | $0 |
| National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association | Seattle, WA | child weelfare | $0 |
| Story Story Night | Boise, ID | arts and culture | $0 |
| The Cultural Conservancy | Presidio San Francisco, CA | native culture | $0 |
| Trine University McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering | Angola, IN | education | $0 |
| HomeWorks | St Louis, MO | educaiton and racial justice | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,500 | 54 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $61,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600579349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8296500
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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