Everwise Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 35-1939838 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EVERWISE CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 SOUTH MAIN ST, SOUTH BEND IN 46601 |
| Phone | 8005524745 |
| EVERWISECU.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE GRANT REQUEST FORM AT EVERWISECU.COM OR AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15, JUNE 15, SEPTEMBER 15, DECEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO BENEFIT 1) FINANCIAL EDUCATION/EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, 2) SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED TO AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR OTHER SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING/DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF SELECTED STUDENTS, 3) HIGH-IMPACT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND 4) MEMBER MATCHING INITIATIVES. |
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
9% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids in Need | Little Canada, MN | General support | $16,500 |
| Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Library Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana | South Bend, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Carmel Education Foundation | Carmel, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| Spedacts Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana Inc | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| Nextech | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $6,000 |
| E3 Robotics | Elkhart, IN | General support | $5,620 |
| Deeply Ingrained | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Parkview Huntington Family YMCA | Huntington, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Questa Education Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Reins of Life | South Bend, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Teenworks Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| The Music Village | South Bend, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Warren Arts & Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $4,500 |
| Musical Arts Indiana | South Bend, IN | General support | $4,000 |
| Adec Inc | Bristol, IN | General support | $3,500 |
| Aspire Johnson County | Franklin, IN | General support | $3,500 |
| Greater Indianapolis Literacy League Inc Dba Indy Reads | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $3,500 |
| Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $3,500 |
| Mcmillen Health | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $3,500 |
| Beyond Me Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $3,000 |
| Cass Housing Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $3,000 |
| Groundwork Indy | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $3,000 |
| Art Business Collaborative | Elmhurst, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County | Goshen, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Camptown | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| College Mentors for Kids Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Fulton County Indiana 529 | Rochester, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Iris Family Support Center | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Loveway Inc | Bristol, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Kroc Center | Hoffman Estates, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| South Bend Alumni Association | South Bend, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Starbase Indiana Gary | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Valparaiso Creative Council | Valparaiso, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Wee Read Literacy Squad LLC | South Bend, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Pbs Michiana - Wnit | South Bend, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| South Bend Museum of Art | South Bend, IN | General support | $2,280 |
| Baugo Community Schools | Elkhart, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Combined Community Service | Warsaw, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Concord Dollars for Scholars | Elkhart, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra | Elkhart, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Elkhart High School Dollars for Scholars | Elkhart, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited | Hobart, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Freetown Village Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Goshen High School Dollars for Scholars | Goshen, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Michiana Family Center | Edwardsburg, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | South Bend, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| School of American Music | Three Oaks, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Seeds of Caring | Columbus, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| United Way of Huntington County | Huntington, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Erin Bartrom | South Bend, IN | Hardship & financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Melissa Mayfield | South Bend, IN | Hardship & financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Jana Maull Nakarmi | South Bend, IN | Hardship & financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Juataija Newsome | South Bend, IN | Hardship & financial assistance | $1,935 |
| Katelyn Gale | South Bend, IN | Hardship & financial assistance | $1,895 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,311 | 76 |
| 2024 | $267,591 | 57 |
| 2023 | $204,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642649349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1939838
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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