Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 81-4049126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.7M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$93.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $120,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $241,000 |
| Playworks Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $225,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $189,628 |
| Eclectic Soul Voices Corp Dba Voices Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $174,500 |
| Southeast Community Services | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $170,750 |
| Mission 25 | Columbia City, IN | Youth development | $170,000 |
| Reach for Youth Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $161,000 |
| Groundwork Indy Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $160,300 |
| Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $160,000 |
| Dream Alive Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $141,000 |
| Starfish Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $133,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $120,750 |
| Center for Whitley County Youth Inc | Columbia City, IN | Education | $111,000 |
| Troy School | Columbia City, IN | Education | $110,000 |
| Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $97,650 |
| LA Plaza Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $95,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $86,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $86,000 |
| You Yes You Project Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $83,000 |
| Aspire Higher Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $78,000 |
| Teenworks Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $75,750 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $75,000 |
| Fathers & Families Resource Center | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $70,000 |
| Latinas Welding Guild | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $70,000 |
| Bloom Project | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $68,500 |
| Seascope | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $68,000 |
| Lyn House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $65,500 |
| Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $61,000 |
| Girl Talk Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $36,000 |
| Noblesville Youth Assistance Program | Westfield, IN | Education | $30,750 |
| Westfield Youth Assistance Program | Westfield, IN | Education | $30,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Initiative Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance Program | Carmel, IN | Education | $20,000 |
| Sheridan Youth Assistance Program | Westfield, IN | Education | $16,000 |
| Center of Wellness for Urban Women | Indianapolis, IN | Family success | $15,000 |
| Harmony in Horses Inc | Sheridan, IN | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Heroes Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $15,000 |
| Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Riley Children's Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Other - general funding | $15,000 |
| Y12 Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Fishers Youth Initiative | Fishers, IN | Youth development | $11,000 |
| Hamilton Heights Youth Assistance Program | Westfield, IN | Education | $11,000 |
| Community Assets Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Felege Hiywot Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $7,250 |
| Playworks Education Energized | Oakland, CA | Youth development | $750 |
| Bloom Project (Fa) for Youth Voice Mini Grant | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,650,328 | 47 |
| 2024 | $3,693,500 | 68 |
| 2023 | $3,204,500 | 49 |
| 2021 | $3,345,252 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602369349100315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4049126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.