Ayres Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-6018437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$292K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN ED PEACOCK JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 W 93RD STREET, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46260 |
| Phone | 3174431868 |
| Form and materials | 1. NAME/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBER. 2. EXEMPT FOUNDATION STATUS. 3. NATURE OF REQUEST. 4. FINANCIAL DATA. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WHICH WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE EXEMPT FOUNDATION STATUS. |
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
3% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Community Found | Indianapolis, IN | Women's fund | $18,000 |
| Easterseals Crossroads | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $15,000 |
| Joy's House | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $15,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $15,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Fletcher Place Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Home Repairs for Good | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| New Hope of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| The Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $10,000 |
| Sullivan Munce Cultural Center | Zionsville, IN | General funds | $8,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $7,500 |
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $7,500 |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Zionsville, IN | General funds | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $7,500 |
| The Childrens Theraplay Foundation | Carmel, IN | General funds | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boone County | Lebanon, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Little Red Door Cancer Agency | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Noble of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Starfish Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $5,000 |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers, IN | General funds | $4,000 |
| Horizon House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $4,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $3,250 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Fort Meyers, FL | General funds | $3,000 |
| College Mentors for Kids | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| India Collective | Southport, CT | General funds | $2,500 |
| Indiana State Museum | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| Jackson Center for Conductive Education | Mooresville, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| 10Th Street United Methodist | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| Westminster Neighborhood Services | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,500 |
| Happy Hollow Children's Camp Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Early Childhood Center | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $1,500 |
| Crown Hill Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Phil's Friends | Crown Point, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Bloomington, IN | General funds | $1,000 |
| Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund | Culver, IN | General funds | $500 |
| Meridian Street United Methodist Church | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $500 |
| Summer Stock Stage | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $500 |
| Delta Tau Delta Foundation | Fishers, IN | General funds | $250 |
| Freewheelin' Community Bikes | Indianapolis, IN | General funds | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291,700 | 55 |
| 2023 | $186,250 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512099349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6018437
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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