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Private foundation · EIN 45-5288066

Centra Foundation Inc

Columbus, IN

Centra Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, IN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $476K in grants and contributions paid across 83 grants, with $175K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to United Way Campaign, Pay It Forward and Love Chapel.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
United Way CampaignColumbus, INCharitable$53,192
Pay It ForwardColumbus, INCharitable$28,268
Love ChapelColumbus, INCharitable$27,500
Salvation Army New AlbanyNew Albany, INCharitable$13,176
Fraternal Order of Police Cops and Kids Jackson CountySeymour, INCharitable$11,000
Scott County Shop with the SheriffScottsburg, INCharitable$10,705
Good Samaritan Food PantryNorth Vernon, INCharitable$10,525
Community Involvement Leadership ProgramColumbus, INCharitable$10,272
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana IncIndianapolis, INCharitable$10,000
Anchor HouseSeymour, INCharitable$9,500
Center for LayJeffersonville, INCharitable$9,500
Community Center of Hope IncHope, INCharitable$7,500
Scott County ClearinghouseScottsburg, INCharitable$7,000
Sellersburg Community Food Pantry and Clothes ClosetSellersburg, INCharitable$5,500
Mia - Mission in ActionColumbus, INCharitable$4,500
The Caring CenterLebanon, INCharitable$4,143
Hope Southern IndianaNew Albany, INCharitable$4,000
Columbus Firemen's Cheer FundColumbus, INCharitable$3,538
Columbus Shop with a CopColumbus, INCharitable$3,538
Turning Point Holiday StoreColumbus, INCharitable$3,538
Volunteerism GrantsColumbus, INCharitable$3,000
Jefferson County House of Hope IncMadison, INCharitable$3,000
Santa ProtectorsShelbyville, INCharitable$2,872
Turning Point Domestic Violence ServicesColumbus, INCharitable$2,712
Advocates for ChildrenColumbus, INCharitable$2,500

The 25 largest of 83 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($92.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Centra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Centra Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Centra Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $475,680 in grants and contributions paid (83 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Centra Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to United Way Campaign (IN), $53.2K, Pay It Forward (IN), $28.3K, Love Chapel (IN), $27.5K, Salvation Army New Albany (IN), $13.2K and Fraternal Order of Police Cops and Kids Jackson County (IN), $11K.