David P Sheetz Foundation
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 26-4068454 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MATTHEW J SHEETZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 BLUE RIDGE ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46208 |
| Phone | 3177967937 |
| Form and materials | NO FORM AT PRESENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
36% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope College | Holland, MI | General | $300,000 |
| District Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | General | $40,000 |
| Grand Traverse Commission on Aging | Traverse City, MI | General | $35,000 |
| Freewheelin' Community Bikes | Indianapolis, IN | General | $30,000 |
| Fathers and Family | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Joy's House Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Mission Hill Church | Traverse City, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Morning Light | Indianapolis, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Peace Learning Center | Indianapolis, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Re Act | Indianapolis, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Mlk Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Allen Creek Preschool | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Coverant House New Jersey-Newark | Newark, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Exodus Refuge | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indy Reads | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Leadership Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Vulnerable Childrens Foundation | Mclean, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Tandem Community Birth Center & Postpartum House | Bloomington, IN | General | $8,000 |
| Ac Paw | Acme, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers - Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas School | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| The Cat Theater | Carmel, IN | General | $5,000 |
| The Little Red Door Cancer | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Traverse City Junior Golf Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Ranch Cat Rescue Services | Bloomington, IN | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $840,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $626,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101336
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4068454
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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