The Indiana State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 35-6018437

Ayres Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Indianapolis, IN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 55 grants and $291,700 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
John Ed Peacock Jr
545 W 93rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 443-1868
Form and materials
1. Name/address/telephone number. 2. Exempt foundation status. 3. Nature of request. 4. Financial data.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Restrictions and limitations which would jeopardize the exempt foundation status.

Assets and giving by year

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

    $291,700

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $4,594,405
  • Tax year 2023

    $186,250

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $4,232,296
  • Tax year 2022

    $218,050

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $3,830,771
  • Tax year 2021

    $174,700

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $4,695,286
  • Tax year 2020

    $182,400

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $4,362,759
  • Tax year 2019

    $198,900

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $4,070,817
  • Tax year 2018

    $176,700

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $3,584,865

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Central Indiana Community FoundIndianapolis, IN

    Women's fund

    $18,000
  2. Easterseals CrossroadsIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $15,000
  3. Joy's HouseIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $15,000
  4. Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $15,000
  5. Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $12,500
  6. American Red CrossIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  7. Dress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  8. Fletcher Place Community CenterIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  9. Gleaners Food Bank of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  10. Home Repairs for GoodIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  11. New Hope of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  12. Rock Steady Boxing IncIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  13. The Oaks AcademyIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $10,000
  14. Sullivan Munce Cultural CenterZionsville, IN

    General funds

    $8,500
  15. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $7,500
  16. Eiteljorg MuseumIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $7,500
  17. Indiana Canine Assistant NetworkIndianapolois, IN

    General funds

    $7,500
  18. Planned ParenthoodIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $7,500
  19. The Childrens Theraplay FoundationCarmel, IN

    General funds

    $7,500
  20. Assistance League of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  21. Best Buddies IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  22. Boys and Girls Club of Boone CountyLebanon, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  23. Early Learning IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  24. Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  25. Little Red Door Cancer AgencyIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  26. Noble of IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  27. Starfish InitiativeIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $5,000
  28. Conner PrairieFishers, IN

    General funds

    $4,000
  29. Horizon House IncIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $4,000
  30. Random Acts of FlowersIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $3,250
  31. Captains for Clean WaterFort Meyers, FL

    General funds

    $3,000
  32. College Mentors for KidsIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  33. Ensemble Music Society of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  34. India CollectiveSouthport, CT

    General funds

    $2,500
  35. Indiana State MuseumIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  36. Jackson Center for Conductive EducationMooresville, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  37. 10th Street United MethodistIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  38. Westminster Neighborhood ServicesIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,500
  39. Happy Hollow Children's Camp IncIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,000
  40. Harrison CenterIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,000
  41. Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,000
  42. St Mary's Early Childhood CenterIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $2,000
  43. Indianapolis Zoological SocietyIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $1,500
  44. Crown Hill FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  45. Depauw UniversityGreencastle, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  46. Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  47. Phil's FriendsCrown Point, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  48. Ronald McDonald HouseIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  49. St Luke's United Methodist ChurchIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  50. Sycamore Land TrustBloomington, IN

    General funds

    $1,000
  51. Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental FundCulver, IN

    General funds

    $500
  52. Meridian Street United Methodist ChurchIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $500
  53. Summer Stock StageIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $500
  54. Delta Tau Delta FoundationFishers, IN

    General funds

    $250
  55. Freewheelin' Community BikesIndianapolis, IN

    General funds

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health4 grants $25,00018% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $24,50017% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $24,50017% of the total
  4. Education4 grants $23,50016% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $12,5009% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,0007% of the total
  7. 7 other causes9 grants $22,70016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana53 grants $286,200
  2. Florida1 grant $3,000
  3. Connecticut1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • John Ed Peacock JrPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • David S EvansASST SEC./TR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Bert M WilhoiteSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Nancy AyresVICE PRESIDE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alma LathropDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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