George E Shortle and Catherine H Shortle Foundation
Historical FunderCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-6635265 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT H SHORTLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 15401 BRIDGEWATER CLUB BLVD, CARMEL IN 46033 |
| Phone | 3176916112 |
| ROBHSHORTLE@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFICATIONS |
| 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
41% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $4,500 |
| Land Trust of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| The Moody Church | Chicago, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Howard County | Kokomo, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Community Health Network Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington DC, DC | General fund | $2,500 |
| Tipton County Foundation | Tipton, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Trash the Runway | Boulder, CO | General fund | $2,500 |
| Catherine Peachey Fund | Carmel, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network | Zionsville, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Camptown Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cv Haworth English Award | Kokomo, IN | General fund | $500 |
| Howard County Historical Society | Kokomo, IN | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6635265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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