Dorsey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 46-3002776 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$913K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | General | $106,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $75,000 |
| New Story Inc | San Francisco, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Village of Merici | Indianapolis, IN | General | $50,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $50,000 |
| Benjamin Harrison Presidental Site | Indianapolis, IN | General | $45,000 |
| Binford Redevelopment & Growth (Brag) | Indianapolis, IN | General | $30,000 |
| Indianapolis Golf Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $30,000 |
| Christel House | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Kellogg Annual Fund | Evanston, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Patachou Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central in | Indianapolis, IN | General | $18,000 |
| Nextech | Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation | Dublin, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Head Cook for Als | Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Andy Roddick Foundation | Austin, TX | General | $12,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Big Car Collaborative | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Conner Prarie | Fishers, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Firefly Family Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Foster Success | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| The Venture Capital Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Youth Organization Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Bishop Chatard High School | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana Humanities Council Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Health | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Film Project | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Cruise Indy | Carmel, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Interfaith Cooperation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $6,500 |
| Archdiocese of Indianapolis | Athens, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Iu Foundation | Bloomington, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Mitch Daniels Leadership | Carmel, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Pattern Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Providence Cristo Rey | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Carbon Neutral Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Home Guild | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Employ Indy | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Indy Public Safety Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Iac Sports Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Ganggang Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| YMCA Foundation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Dove Recovery House | Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,500 |
| Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (Gipc) | Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,500 |
| Indy Reads | Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
| Claude Mcneal Productions | Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $913,000 | 56 |
| 2024 | $851,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $860,950 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632249349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3002776
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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