Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTerre Haute, Indiana · EIN 35-6042734 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,800 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES D OWEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 11088, TERRE HAUTE IN 47801 |
| Phone | 8122999499 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT ON LETTERHEAD OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. WRITE A NARRATIVE OF WHY THE REQUEST IS BEING MADE, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1ST |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute Catholic Char | Terre Haute, IN | Computer systems | $16,700 |
| Terre Haute Childrens Museum | Terre Haute, IN | Operations | $15,000 |
| Vigo County Education | Terre Haute, IN | Mini grant programs | $15,000 |
| Vigo County YMCA | Terre Haute, IN | Livestrong program | $12,500 |
| Next Step Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | Operations | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Univ Parish Coda | Terre Haute, IN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Providence Food Pantry | West Terre Haute, IN | Food pantry | $7,500 |
| Chances and Services for | Terre Haute, IN | Building improvements | $5,000 |
| Maple Center - Integrative Health | Terre Haute, IN | Opertations | $5,000 |
| Rethink Inc | Terre Haute, IN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Indiana Community | Terre Haute, IN | Opertations | $5,000 |
| Vigo County Historical Society | Terre Haute, IN | Computer equipment | $4,800 |
| Crossroads Care Clinic - Earn While | Terre Haute, IN | Operations | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Terre Haute, IN | Home fire relief | $2,500 |
| Terre Haute Womens Club | Terre Haute, IN | Shoe bus | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $114,882 | 18 |
| 2023 | $111,762 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610669349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6042734
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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