Madeira Fund Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 46-1584806 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$222K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MADEIRA FUND INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 E RAYMOND ST, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46203 |
| Phone | 3177912955 |
| Form and materials | ANY |
| 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
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Film Project Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $107,470 |
| Big Car Media Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Eagle Creek Nature Conservancy & Preservation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $9,800 |
| Kheprw Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Bigger Picture Film Group | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Indiana & Kentucky | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Syrian Emergency Task Force | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The STEM Connection | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Gleaners | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greenways Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Horizon House | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lantern Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Parent-Child Home Program | Garden City, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Crooked Creek Food Pantry | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bartholomew County Community Foundation | Columbus, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indiana Diaper Bank Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indiana Forest Alliance Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unestricted | $1,000 |
| Indiana Landmarks | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indiana Writers Center | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Fdn Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Orchard School Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pattern Inc | Carmel, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sullivan Munce Cultural Center | Zionsville, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Central Indiana Police Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust | Watertown, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy Inc | Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peace Corps Foundation | Gainesville, VA | Unrestricted | $254 |
| C & O Canal Trust | Williamsport, MD | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Maurice C LA Grua Center | Stonington, CT | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221,524 | 49 |
| 2023 | $177,269 | 37 |
| 2022 | $237,002 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 17, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621689349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1584806
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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