Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 47-2544074 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$718K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $100,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | Artist support grant | $100,000 |
| Big Car Media | Indianapolis, IN | Big lube grant | $100,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $75,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Project grant | $75,000 |
| Intend Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Polklore grant | $50,000 |
| Peace Learning Center | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $35,000 |
| Herron High School | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $30,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | Endowment campaign | $27,279 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | Sutphin invitational | $25,450 |
| The Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $25,000 |
| Artmix | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $25,000 |
| Indy Humane Society | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $10,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Covenant College | Lookout Mountain, GA | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| The Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Redeemer | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Pattern Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Herron High School | Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Belmont Beach | Indianapolis, IN | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Herron High School | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $2,500 |
| Heart Change Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $2,000 |
| Exodus Refuge | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $500 |
| Indianapolis Theological Serminary | Indianapolis, IN | Matching grant | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $718,229 | 24 |
| 2024 | $651,544 | 23 |
| 2023 | $539,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2544074
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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