Indian Paintbrush Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 54-1739160 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $2,800,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | Educational support | $46,000,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | Foxborough, MA | General support | $37,500,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational support | $5,000,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Educational support | $5,000,000 |
| College Year in Athens Inc | Cambridge, MA | Educational support | $2,800,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | General support | $2,500,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Educational support | $1,500,000 |
| St Johns Health Foundation | Jackson, WY | Medical support | $1,000,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $350,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| Physicians for a National Health Program | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center Inc | Jackson, WY | General support | $50,000 |
| Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Mental Health and Recovery Services of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | General support | $25,000 |
| Mount Desert 365 | Northeast Harbor, ME | General support | $25,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational support | $10,000,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | Educational support | $4,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,925,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $108,579,732 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1739160
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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