Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAlexandria, Indiana · EIN 35-2020501 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GINA BRISCO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 737, ALEXANDRIA IN 46001 |
| Phone | 7657248278 |
| Form and materials | NO PREDETERMINED FORM |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
6% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | Donation | $500,000 |
| Gospel Music Trust Fund | Brentwood, TN | Donation | $500,000 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | Donation | $500,000 |
| Liberty Christian School | Anderson, IN | Donation | $150,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon | Black Mountain, NC | Donation | $100,000 |
| Anderson First United Methodist | Anderson, IN | Donation | $75,000 |
| Alexandria Kiwanis Club | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Leadership Academy Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | Dance marathon / scholarships | $33,750 |
| Anderson Preparatory Academy | Anderson, IN | Donation | $30,000 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | Anderson symphony orchestra | $30,000 |
| Church St Commons | Alexandria, IN | New roof | $25,000 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | Anderson museum of art | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | Donation | $17,500 |
| Man 4 Man Ministries | Anderson, IN | Donation | $15,000 |
| Madison County Alliance Fndn | Anderson, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Anderson, IN | Empty stocking fund | $6,329 |
| Comm Hosp Anderson Fndn | Anderson, IN | Comm chefs apron sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Anderson Christian Center | Anderson, IN | Donation | $5,500 |
| Alexandria Church of Nazarene | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alexandria First Baptist Church | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alexandria Historical Society | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alexandrial Police Department | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Axexandria-Monroe High School | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anderson Community Schools | Anderson, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anderson High School | Anderson, IN | Support for students | $5,000 |
| Bridgeway Christian Center | Muncie, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Christian Congregation Church | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana living legends | $5,000 |
| Kevin's Kids | Franklin, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Levisway Inc | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | Matching donation | $5,000 |
| Madison Cnty Special Olympics | Anderson, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Park Place Church of God | Anderson, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Anderson Regional Fndn | Anderson, IN | Kids classic | $5,000 |
| Women of Philanthropy | Anderson, IN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $4,000 |
| Alexandria Community Center | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Church St Commons | Alexandria, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Higher Level Sports Camp | Pendleton, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Alexandria Toy Drive | Alexandria, IN | Donations | $2,650 |
| Anderson Education Foundation | Anderson, IN | Top 20 event | $2,500 |
| Alexandria Community School Corp | Alexandria, IN | Garth cone reading program | $2,000 |
| Madison Cnty Econ Development | Anderson, IN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Secret Families of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Christian Center | Anderson, IN | Thanksgiving dinner | $2,000 |
| United Way of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Orangehaus Music Anderson University | Anderson, IN | Somnium / scholarship | $1,950 |
| Alexandria Community Center | Alexandria, IN | Fireworks | $1,600 |
| Alexandria Community Center | Alexandria, IN | Sweet biddings | $1,500 |
| First Choice for Women | Muncie, IN | Donation | $1,500 |
| Paramount Theatre | Anderson, IN | Lip sync battle | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Bingo bash | $1,300 |
| Annointed Crusade for Christ | Anderson, IN | Donation | $1,250 |
| Alternatives Inc | Anderson, IN | Golf tournament sponsor | $1,000 |
| Church St Commons | Alexandria, IN | Programs & activities | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Anderson, IN | Fundraising luncheon | $1,000 |
| Operation Love | Anderson, IN | Celebration & dessert event | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,294,049 | 74 |
| 2024 | $983,490 | 56 |
| 2023 | $371,420 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102190
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2020501
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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