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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
2018$703,567
2019$630,000
2020$725,000
2021$1,132,000
2022$839,000
2023$860,950
2024$851,000
2025$913,000
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Tax year 2025
$913,000
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $10,364,565
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Tax year 2024
$851,000
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $10,422,266
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Tax year 2023
$860,950
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $10,689,948
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Tax year 2022
$839,000
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $11,401,924
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Tax year 2021
$1,132,000
- Grants listed
- 50
- Assets, end of year
- $12,380,716
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Tax year 2020
$725,000
- Grants listed
- 38
- Assets, end of year
- $8,165,216
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Tax year 2019
$630,000
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $8,389,117
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Tax year 2018
$703,567
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $8,577,565
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, IN
General
$106,000 -
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$75,000 -
New Story IncAtlanta, GA
General
$50,000 -
Village of MericiIndianapolis, IN
General
$50,000 -
Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN
General
$50,000 -
Benjamin Harrison Presidental SiteIndianapolis, IN
General
$45,000 -
Binford Redevelopment & Growth (brag)Indianapolis, IN
General
$30,000 -
Indianapolis Golf FoundationIndianapolis, IN
General
$30,000 -
Christel HouseIndianapolis, IN
General
$25,000 -
Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis, IN
General
$25,000 -
Keep Indianapolis BeautifulIndianapolis, IN
General
$25,000 -
Kellogg Annual FundEvanston, IL
General
$25,000 -
NewfieldsIndianapolis, IN
General
$25,000 -
Patachou Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$25,000 -
Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN
General
$20,000 -
Junior Achievement of Central inIndianapolis, IN
General
$18,000 -
NextechIndianapolis, IN
General
$15,000 -
Graham & Courtney Rahal FoundationDublin, OH
General
$15,000 -
Head Cook for ALSIndianapolis, IN
General
$15,000 -
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce FoundationIndianapolis, IN
General
$15,000 -
Andy Roddick FoundationAustin, TX
General
$12,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Big Car CollaborativeIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Conner PrarieFishers, IN
General
$10,000 -
Firefly Family AllianceIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Foster SuccessIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Nature ConservancyIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
The Venture Capital FoundationWashington, DC
General
$10,000 -
Catholic Youth Organization IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Bishop Chatard High SchoolIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Indiana Humanities Council IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Indianapolis Film ProjectIndianapolis, IN
General
$10,000 -
Cruise IndyCarmel, IN
General
$10,000 -
Center for Interfaith CooperationIndianapolis, IN
General
$6,500 -
Archdiocese of IndianapolisAthens, TN
General
$5,000 -
Harrison Center for the ArtsIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
IU FoundationBloomington, IN
General
$5,000 -
Little Sisters of the PoorIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
Mitch Daniels LeadershipCarmel, IN
General
$5,000 -
Pattern IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
Providence Cristo ReyIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
Indianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
Carbon Neutral IndianaIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
St Augustine Home GuildIndianapolis, IN
General
$5,000 -
Employ IndyIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
Indy Public Safety FoundationIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
Meals on WheelsIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
Iac Sports Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
Ganggang IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
YMCA Foundation of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
General
$2,500 -
Dove Recovery HouseIndianapolis, IN
General
$1,500 -
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (gipc)Indianapolis, IN
General
$1,500 -
Indy ReadsIndianapolis, IN
General
$1,000 -
Claude McNeal ProductionsIndianapolis, IN
General
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Animals1 grant $106,00022% of the total
- Human services3 grants $85,00018% of the total
- Health2 grants $60,00012% of the total
- Arts and culture4 grants $55,00011% of the total
- Housing and shelter1 grant $50,00010% of the total
- Environment3 grants $40,0008% of the total
- 8 other causes10 grants $84,00018% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Indiana50 grants $795,500
- California1 grant $50,000
- Illinois1 grant $25,000
- Ohio1 grant $15,000
- Texas1 grant $12,500
- District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
- Tennessee1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Jane DorseyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Erin DorseyPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
- Scott DorseyTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Lillian DorseySECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
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