Arvin Sango Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Indiana · EIN 35-2062360 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$184K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JENNIFER EHLERS |
|---|---|
| Address | ARVIN SANGO FOUNDATION INC, 2905 WILSON AVE, MADISON IN 47250 |
| Phone | 8122738179 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD CONTAIN THE AMOUNT, THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFT, WHAT IT WILL BE USED FOR, THE DATE THE CONTRIBUTION IS NEEDED, AND THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OR NUMBER IF AVAILABLE |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS IN WRITING ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME; REPLY USUALLY FOLLOWS WITHIN TWO MONTHS |
| Restrictions | AS A STEWARD OF FUNDS DERIVED PRINCIPALLY FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF A CORPORATION, THE ARVIN SANGO FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT GIVING SHOULD RELATE TO CAUSES CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPANY'S INTERESTS AND OBJECTIVES. ACCORDINGLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS FOCUSED ITS GIVING TO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: EDUCATION AND TRAINING, UNITED WAY AGENCIES, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CENTERS, ORGANIZATIONS FOR DISEASE RESEARCH AND CONTROL, POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, VARIOUS SERVICE-PROVIDING ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson Co | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $29,300 |
| Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $20,000 |
| City of Madison | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Jefferson County United Way | Madison, IN | Pledge | $12,525 |
| Heart House Inc | Aurora, IN | Sponsor | $12,500 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Jefferson County 4-H | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $8,411 |
| Madison Mainstreet Program | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $6,825 |
| Jefferson Co Public Library | Hanover, IN | Sponsor | $6,250 |
| Bree's Blessings | Scottsburg, IN | Sponsor | $6,000 |
| Madison Township Volunteer Fire Co | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $5,725 |
| Freedom Center | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $5,500 |
| Our Hospice of Jennings County | Columbus, IN | Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Sagamore Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Madison Chautauqua | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $3,000 |
| South Ripley Comm School Corp | Versailles, IN | Sponsor | $2,600 |
| Casa of Jefferson County | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Madison Area Arts Alliance | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Switzerland County Fair | Vevay, IN | Sponsor | $2,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $2,000 |
| Madison Area Chamber of Commerce | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Madison | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Jefferson County Youth Shelter | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Madison Consolidated High School Athletic Department | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $1,000 |
| River Valley Resources | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Safe Passage | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $1,000 |
| Deputy Elementary | Deputy, IN | Sponsor | $999 |
| Hanover Parks Department | Hanover, IN | Sponsor | $900 |
| Girls Inc | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $600 |
| Kindness Group | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $500 |
| Recovery Cafe Madison | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $500 |
| Southeastern Career Center | Versailles, IN | Sponsor | $500 |
| Southwestern School Corp | Hanover, IN | Sponsor | $500 |
| The Berry Center | New Castle, KY | Sponsor | $500 |
| Hoosier Trails Inc | Bloomington, IN | Grant | $350 |
| River City Jaguars | Georgetown, IN | Sponsor | $350 |
| Madison Junior High School | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $250 |
| Canes Midwest Versailles | Indianapolis, IN | Sponsor | $200 |
| Madison Music Movement | Hanover, IN | Sponsor | $200 |
| Rykers Ridge Elementary | Madison, IN | Sponsor | $200 |
| Southwestern High School | Hanover, IN | Sponsor | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,885 | 43 |
| 2024 | $244,016 | 28 |
| 2023 | $140,919 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600519349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2062360
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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