Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyValparaiso, Indiana · EIN 92-0429438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldrick Wild Life Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Harold Hal Kelley Respite Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood House Inc | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County Indiana Inc | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Caring Place Incorporated | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Hope Development Department | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Humane Indiana | Highland, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Paws Inc | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Enterprises Inc | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| St Agnes Adult Day Service Center | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Shriners Childrens | Atlanta, GA | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Larc | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Portage, IN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Independent Cat Society | Westville, IN | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Lake County Sheriff's Animal Control | Crown Point, IN | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of in Auxiliary | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| American Legion | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Kind Fund | New York, NY | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue | Fort Myers, FL | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dov | Bonita Springs, FL | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Porter County Ag Society | Valparaiso, IN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Lasalle Council | South Bend, IN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $134,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $5,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102961
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0429438
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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