The Jaech Foundation
The Jaech Foundation is a private foundation based in Manson, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes educational scholarships for students in the Chelan Valley, and its reported grants that year went to individual recipients in Washington.
The Jaech Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jaech Foundation gave $146K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,000
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,056
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,229,641
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jaech Foundation
- How to Apply
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Students must obtain and complete the scholarship application and submit the required materials described in it.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications must be received by April 15 before the start of the applicable academic year. The April 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications must be received by April 15 before the start of the applicable academic year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jacquelyn Jaech
Mailing address: PO Box 485, Manson, WA 98831
Phone: (425) 827-5622
Email: jacquelyn@jaech.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jaech Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The filing describes the scholarship program as serving students in the Chelan Valley.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jaech Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 247% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2022) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 36 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $146,000 |
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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 | $1,229,641 | $312,044 | $156,323 | $146,000 | 36 | $148,815 | $152,014 | $60,278 |
| 2023 | $1,184,730 | $190,660 | $113,260 | $94,500 | 22 | $102,441 | $31,929 | $52,824 |
| 2022 | $1,157,400 | $323,989 | $69,936 | $56,000 | 16 | $63,148 | $163,434 | $47,437 |
| 2021 | $1,041,385 | $1,989,497 | $10,921 | — | — | $5,271 | $972,323 | $28,439 |
| 2020 | $849 | — | $19,135 | — | — | — | — | $469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jaech Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states that it offers educational scholarships to students in the Chelan Valley. It does not state a broader mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $146,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards were two $10,000 scholarships and two $8,000 scholarships, all to individual recipients.
The filing says students must complete a scholarship application available at the Chelan and Manson high school college counselors’ offices. The application outlines qualifications and required materials. The filing states that applicants must be students in the Chelan Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacquelyn S. Jaech as president and Jeremy A. Jaech as vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
The Jaech Foundation is led by Jacquelyn S. Jaech, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacquelyn S. Jaech
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy A. Jaech
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President, Treasurer & S → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Jaech Foundation
How much does The Jaech Foundation give each year?
The Jaech Foundation gave $146K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 22 grants.
What is The Jaech Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jaech Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,056, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jaech Foundation give grants?
The Jaech Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Jaech Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Jaech Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (36 grants).
How large is The Jaech Foundation?
The Jaech Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jaech Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing states that it offers educational scholarships to students in the Chelan Valley. It does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jaech Foundation?
Students must obtain and complete the scholarship application and submit the required materials described in it. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jaech Foundation's EIN?
The Jaech Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2107729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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