The Careth Foundation
The Careth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Duvall, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $55K.
The Careth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Careth Foundation gave $164K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,500
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,167
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,394,031
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Careth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grassroots Global Justice ($25K). Together the top 9 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Careth Foundation gives
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $178K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Global Justice Washington, DC | Human Rights Education | $25,000 |
| Grassroots International Boston, MA | Human Rights Education | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice and Democracy Marshfield, MA | Human Rights Education | $25,000 |
| Grassroots Global Justice Regrant P Washington, DC | Human Rights Education | $25,000 |
| Thousand Currents San Fransisco, CA | Human Rights Education | $20,000 |
| Womens Reginal Network Pakistan Denver, CO | Human Rights Education | $15,000 |
| Young Women Empowered Seattle, WA | Human Rights | $15,000 |
| Dawn New York, NY | Human Rights | $10,000 |
| Womens Reginal Network Denver, CO | Human Rights Education | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,394,031 | $235,958 | $185,353 | $163,500 | 9 | $164,701 | $54,929 | $166,922 |
| 2023 | $2,343,426 | $71,127 | $208,360 | $178,000 | 8 | $188,177 | $57,279 | $159,205 |
| 2022 | $2,480,659 | $195,714 | $138,650 | $115,000 | 4 | $116,812 | $173,876 | $134,940 |
| 2021 | $2,423,595 | $369,695 | $99,930 | $80,000 | 4 | $81,000 | $350,765 | $171,953 |
| 2020 | $2,153,830 | $130,136 | $163,570 | $139,000 | 12 | — | $107,566 | $156,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Careth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Careth Foundation is led by Sandra Grumman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Grumman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hilary Grumman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Ackley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Careth Foundation
How much does The Careth Foundation give each year?
The Careth Foundation gave $164K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 8 grants.
What is The Careth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Careth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,167, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Careth Foundation give grants?
The Careth Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Careth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Careth Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Rights Education" (7 grants).
Who are The Careth Foundation's largest grantees?
The Careth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grassroots Global Justice ($25,000), Grassroots International ($25,000) and Institute for Justice and Democracy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Careth Foundation?
The Careth Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Careth Foundation's EIN?
The Careth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2433914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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