Edwin C Tretter Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFerdinand, Indiana · EIN 20-0742747 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EDWIN C TRETTER FOUNDATION INC CO M |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 ROBIN DR, FERDINAND IN 47532 |
| Phone | 8123671978 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. |
| 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
11% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Tell City | Tell City, IN | Food pantry support | $2,500 |
| North Spencer Community Action Center | Dale, IN | Food pantry support | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Jasper, IN | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Perry County Sheriff's Department | Tell City, IN | Public safety equipment | $2,300 |
| American Red Cross | Evansville, IN | Sustainability campaign | $2,000 |
| Anderson Woods Inc | Bristow, IN | Adult disability program | $2,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, TN | Spencer/Perry co house | $2,000 |
| Memorial Hospital Foundation | Jasper, IN | Support for cancer patients | $2,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Stir-N-Up Hope Inc | Ferdinand, IN | Support children with disabilities program | $2,000 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Spencer County Community Foundation | Rockport, IN | North spencer library fund | $1,500 |
| Tell City Junior Senior High School | Tell City, IN | Athletic fund and library fund | $1,500 |
| Dale Presbyterian Church | Dale, IN | Summer community program | $1,500 |
| Dubois County Sheriff's Department | Jasper, IN | National child safety program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,300 | 17 |
| 2023 | $42,800 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0742747
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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