Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Perkasie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $170K.
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation gave $170K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $170,168
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- Average grant
- $18,908
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Kin Wellness & Support ($50K). Together the top 9 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 240% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $170K (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kin Wellness & Support Furlong, PA | Distribution | $50,168 |
| Americans for Native Americans Doylestown, PA | Distribution | $50,000 |
| Trees for the Future Silver Springs, MD | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Start Early Chicago, IL | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Adopta Classroom Menneapolis, MN | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Red Rover Sacramento, CA | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myelonia Research Foundation Norwalk, CT | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Bucks Co SPCA New Hope, PA | Distribution | $10,000 |
| Animal Care & Control Team Philly Phila, PA | Distribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $101,635 | $171,183 | $170,168 | 9 | $170,168 |
| 2021 | $69,548 | — | $1,027 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $70,575 | $50,000 | $21,680 | $20,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $42,255 | — | $52,477 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation is led by Catherine Getchell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Catherine Getchell
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecile Balizet
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Getchell
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Lachmia
Officer
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Vidrik
Officer
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: no one (2019) — No One
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation
How much does Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation give each year?
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation gave $170K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,908, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation give grants?
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (6%) and Illinois (6%).
Does Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distribution" (9 grants).
Who are Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Kin Wellness & Support ($50,168), Americans for Native Americans ($50,000) and Trees for the Future ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's EIN?
Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3582736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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