Community foundation · EIN 35-1848649

Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc

Terre Haute, IN

Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Terre Haute, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.56M in grants paid across 351 grants, with $128M in total assets. Its largest grants went to YMCA of the Wabash Valley, Sheldon Swope Art Museum and Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The wabash valley community foundation performs due diligence to ensure grants from all funds are exclusively used for charitable purposes as defined by the irs. per by laws and articles of incorporation, the community foundation may make grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. the approval of all grants requires due diligence to confirm the charitable purpose and the public benefit of the grant. minimum required due diligence consists of confirmation of the charitable organizational status. maximum due diligence consists of an examination of specific expenditures. prior to the release of approved grants, grantees other than 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the irs, churches, and units of government will be required to sign a grant agreement agreeing to provide a report and receipts documenting specific expenditures. irs and the u.s. department of treasury anti-terrorist financing guidelines will be consulted prior to authorizing international grants or grants to unknown entities. complete and accurate grant reports may be required prior to the release of future funding.

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

The mission of the foundation is to engage people, build resources, and enrich lives, and its vision is for a healthy, educated and thriving community.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
YMCA of the Wabash Valley	Brazil, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$520,357
Sheldon Swope Art Museum	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$241,276
Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$170,471
United Way of the Wabash Valley	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$100,721
Council on Domestic Abuse Inc	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$100,408
Lugar Center - Div of Union Health Union Hospital	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$100,000
Reach Services Inc	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$81,705
Vigo County Parks & Recreation Department	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$74,118
Forest Park Golf Course City of Brazil	Brazil, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$74,000
City of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$73,752
Clay County Humane Shelter	Brazil, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$67,857
Terre Haute Symphony Association	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$65,600
Terre Haute Children's Museum	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$60,496
Chances and Services for Youth Inc	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$58,546
Wabash Valley Recovery Center	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$57,280
Catholic Charities Food Bank	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$53,000
Vigo County School Corporation	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$48,902
Terre Haute Humane Society	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$38,416
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$32,292
Vigo County Education Foundation Inc	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$32,167
Clay County Genealogical Society	Center Point, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$31,662
Clay Community Schools	Brazil, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$31,561
History Center of Vigo County	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$29,051
Ivy Tech Foundation	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$27,400
Indiana State University Foundation	Terre Haute, IN	To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization	$25,255

The 25 largest of 351 grants listed on the return. 263 grants to individuals ($1.26M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

How much does Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,559,781 in grants paid (351 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to YMCA of the Wabash Valley (IN), $520K, Sheldon Swope Art Museum (IN), $241K, Terre Haute Parks & Recreation Department (IN), $170K, United Way of the Wabash Valley (IN), $101K and Council on Domestic Abuse Inc (IN), $100K.