Blue Heron Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 84-3388298 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $35,000 |
| Bishop Chatard High School | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $33,600 |
| People for Bikes | Boulder, CO | General support | $15,025 |
| Outreach Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,500 |
| Trinity Haven | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Wildwood Running | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethtown, TN | General support | $6,000 |
| Damien Center | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Southeast Community Services Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $3,600 |
| Bahati Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General support | $2,430 |
| Donation to Leuk&lymphoma Society | Carmel, IN | General support | $1,250 |
| Daughters of Charity Inc (St L University) | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| Isf Foundation (Indiana State Fair) | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $500 |
| Ability Experience Gear Up Florida | Charlotte, NC | General support | $250 |
| Lake Lemon Conservancy District | Unionville, IN | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,905 | 16 |
| 2024 | $187,728 | 10 |
| 2023 | $125,197 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3388298
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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