The PJA Foundation
The PJA Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K. Net investment income was $27K.
The PJA Foundation at a glance
In short: The PJA Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $469,199
- -9.8% 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 September 2026.
Who The PJA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bellevue Botanical Garden Society ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The PJA Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 374% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $118K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Bellevue Washington, WA | Capital Campaign | $75,000 |
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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 | $469,199 | $48,837 | $99,771 | $75,000 | 1 | $78,153 | $27,219 | $20,892 |
| 2023 | $520,133 | $39,523 | $102,328 | $75,000 | 1 | $78,154 | $15,349 | $25,198 |
| 2022 | $582,938 | $39,617 | $57,900 | $31,815 | 1 | $34,881 | $16,598 | $23,646 |
| 2021 | $601,221 | $127,859 | $151,983 | $118,185 | 1 | $121,827 | $97,703 | $31,225 |
| 2020 | $625,345 | $15,364 | $107,802 | $75,000 | 1 | — | — | $31,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The PJA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The PJA Foundation is led by David E Ketter, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E Ketter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Kenneth A Sheppard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcella D Hanson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marcella D Soderberg (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to David E Ketter (President).
Frequently asked questions about The PJA Foundation
How much does The PJA Foundation give each year?
The PJA Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is The PJA Foundation?
The PJA Foundation reported $469K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The PJA Foundation operate?
The PJA Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The PJA Foundation's EIN?
The PJA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1679586. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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