Community foundation · EIN 20-0900981
Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc
Fishers, IN
Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Fishers, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.44M in grants paid across 277 grants, with $129M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Schwab Charitable Fund, Cathedral High School and Riley Children's Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
When making a grant, the foundation verifies the grantee organization's charitable status and that the grantee is compliant with all conditions and past grant reporting requirements. a letter accompanying all grant payments includes the grant purpose and reporting requirements if applicable (greater than $25,000). the letter also includes language that states the grant must be used solely for the charitable purposes described in the letter, and that any unused funds must be returned to the foundation immediately unless an amended grant purpose is authorized by the foundation in writing.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To mobilize people, ideas and investment to make a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential no matter their place, race or identity.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | Yeary Donor Advised Fund | $1,103,015 |
| Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, IN | McClure LSP Funds | $501,500 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $379,052 |
| Friends of Hamilton County Parks | Carmel, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $360,528 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Capital Support of Beyond Barriers | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Albert J Miller fellowship in clinical cardiology | $250,000 |
| Noblesville Schools Education Foundation | Noblesville, IN | 2024 Distribution | $205,050 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Extraordinary Transformations | $200,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic School | Noblesville, IN | General Operating | $153,500 |
| Trinity Free Clinic | Carmel, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $121,000 |
| Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources Inc | Cicero, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $106,729 |
| Westfield Library Foundation | Westfield, IN | Capital Support | $105,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Church | Alexandria, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $100,000 |
| Westfield Education Foundation | Westfield, IN | 2024 Distribution | $87,467 |
| Riverview Health Foundation | Noblesville, IN | 2024 Distribution | $87,324 |
| Carmel Education Foundation | Carmel, IN | 2024 Distribution | $84,060 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville | Noblesville, IN | 2024 distribution | $77,118 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Please allocate matched founds equally between Girl Scouts of Central Indiana In | $72,500 |
| Noblesville Youth Assistance | Noblesville, IN | In conjunction with the Noblesville Elks Club - Thanksgiving Meal Support | $62,000 |
| The Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County | Noblesville, IN | 2024 Distribution | $61,230 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $61,000 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $54,289 |
| United Way of Missoula County | Missoula, MT | Charitable contribution | $53,270 |
| Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation | Fishers, IN | 2024 Distribution | $52,709 |
| Fueled for School | Noblesville, IN | Fueled for School Warehouse Lease and Utilities | $51,176 |
The 25 largest of 277 grants listed on the return. 108 grants to individuals ($883K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,441,527 in grants paid (277 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Schwab Charitable Fund (CA), $1.1M, Cathedral High School (IN), $502K, Riley Children's Foundation (IN), $379K, Friends of Hamilton County Parks (IN), $361K and Eskenazi Health Foundation (IN), $250K.