Private foundation · EIN 91-2029353 · Gig Harbor, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Betcher Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $29K total, median $1,000. 57% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$29K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Agc Education FoundationSeattle, WAFurther Organizations Mission$6,000
University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAFurther Organizations Mission$2,000
Polson MuseumHoquiam, WAFurther Organizations Mission$2,000
Seattle 2030 DistrictSeattle, WAFurther Foundation Mission$2,000
Lakeside SchoolLos Angeles, CAFuture Foundation Mission$2,000
Holy Names AcademySeattle, WAFurther Foundation Mission$2,000
Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship FoundGig Harbor, WAFurther Organizations Mission$1,500
Senior Center North BeachOcean Shores, WAFurther Foundation Mission$1,500
Chapel By the SeaPacific Beach, WAFurther Foundation Mission$1,350
Zion City FoundationVictoria Falls, ZIFurther Foundation Mission$1,100
Museum of the NorthbeachMoclips, WAFurther Organizations Mission$1,000
South Sound Care FoundationTacoma, WAFurther Foundation Mission$1,000
Women in Motorsports North AmericaPhoenix, AZFurther Foundation Mission$1,000
Canoe Island French CampOrcas, WAFurther Organizations Mission$800
CASA of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TXFurther Foundation Mission$750
Charlie Landers FoundationFranklin Lakew, NJFurther Foundation Mission$750
UsoWashington, DCFurther Foundation Mission$750
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAFurther Foundation Mission$500
Vintage Church of Los AngelesSanta Monica, CAFurther Foundation Mission$500
St Marks Episcopal ChurchSeattle, WAFurther Foundation Mission$500
Pi Beta Phi FoundationKansas City, MOFurther Foundation Mission$300

By state: Washington 12 · California 2 · INTL 1 · Arizona 1 · Texas 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Betcher Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gig Harbor, Washington, administered in care of Heidi Lg Orr Pres, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Betcher Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Betcher Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $29K across 21 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Betcher Family Foundation give?

Washington (12 grants), California (2 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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