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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 35-0428850

Arthur Jordan Foundation

A private foundation in Carmel, IN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 51 grants and $645,235 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Valery Delong
275 Medical Dr 501
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 631-1888
[email protected]
Form and materials
Requests must be submitted through the website. No requests will be accepted by email, fax, us postal service, hand delivery or any method other than the website. There are several types of grant requests: operating, program, special project and capital support. A narrative of funding needs, IRS determination letter, board of directors listing, most recent form 990, most recent audited financial statement, and a budget must be uploaded.
Deadlines
April 30
Restrictions
Marion county, indiana only. No medical research grants.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $645,235

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $18,989,283
  • Tax year 2023

    $584,077

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $17,888,782
  • Tax year 2022

    $450,500

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $16,603,307
  • Tax year 2021

    $351,885

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $19,709,501
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,429,442

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $18,236,553
  • Tax year 2019

    $708,925

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $17,225,062
  • Tax year 2018

    $613,660

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $15,360,820

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Benjamin Harrison Presidential SiteIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $262,985
  2. Indy Hunger NetworkIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $25,000
  3. Indianapolis Children's ChoirIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $20,000
  4. Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $20,000
  5. Elevate IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $15,000
  6. Indianapolis OperaIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $15,000
  7. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $12,500
  8. United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $12,500
  9. 100 Black Men of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  10. Boys & Girls Clubs of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  11. Butler UniversityIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  12. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western ArtIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  13. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  14. Hatch IncCarmel, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  15. Indiana HumanitiesIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  16. Indianapolis Parks FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  17. Million Meal MovementCarmel, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  18. Outreach IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $10,000
  19. Indiana State Museum and Historic SitesIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $7,500
  20. American Red CrossIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  21. ArtmixIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  22. Arts for LearningIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  23. Ascent 121Carmel, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  24. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  25. Freetown Village IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  26. Ganggang (fiscal Sponsor Central Indiana Community Foundation)Indianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  27. Harrison Center for the ArtsIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  28. Heartland Film IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  29. Humane Society of Indianapolis DBA IndyhumaneIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  30. Indiana Black ExpoIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  31. Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  32. Indiana Performing Arts CentreIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  33. Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  34. Indianapolis Ballet IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  35. Indianapolis Jazz Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  36. Indianapolis Shakespeare Company IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  37. Indianapolis Symphonic ChoirIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  38. Indianapolis Zoological Society IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  39. International Violin Competition of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  40. Joy's HouseIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  41. Music for AllIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  42. NobleIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  43. St Mary's Child CenterIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  44. The Salvation Army IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  45. Westminster Neighborhood Services IncIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  46. Wfyi Public MediaIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  47. Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  48. YMCA of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $5,000
  49. Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc DBA Indiana LandmarksIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $4,250
  50. IU School of Liberal Arts at IupiuIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $3,000
  51. Indiana Youth InstituteIndianapolis, IN

    Operating support

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $287,98552% of the total
  2. Arts and culture17 grants $117,50021% of the total
  3. Human services8 grants $47,5009% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture3 grants $45,0008% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $12,5002% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $12,5002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $30,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana51 grants $645,235

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rosemary DorsaCHAIR Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Samuel L OdleVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Gracia-Jean DarlingSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Elaine E BedelTREASURER Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Dennis E BlandTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Sara B CobbTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $4,800
  • Daniel LopezTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $4,800

The return

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