Maurer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-1787262 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$144K
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$307
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $275 and $308.
From the return
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
11% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (Jfgi) | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 to shilach fund; $35,807 to general fund | $40,807 |
| Secure Community Network | Chicago, IL | Supporting jewish community and faith | $25,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for Women Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $16,030 |
| Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Inc | Fishers, IN | General fund | $15,904 |
| Stifel Charitable Inc | St Louis, MO | Funding jill and matt burnett family foundation | $10,000 |
| Keys 2 Work Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,355 |
| Recycleforce Columbus Inc | Columbus, OH | General fund | $3,690 |
| Hooverwood Indianapolis Jewish Home Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,075 |
| Spirits for Smiles Inc | Carmel, IN | General fund | $1,440 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | $275 to support maurer school of law; $308 for iu school of medicine's kenya operating fund; $307 to iu varsity club; $308 for kelly school… | $1,198 |
| Peace Learning Center | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,165 |
| Joy's House (Aka Tmp Enterprises Inc) | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $825 |
| Indy Black Chamber of Commerce Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $615 |
| American Red Cross of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $583 |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $550 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $548 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church | Carmel, IN | Merciful h.e.l.p. center - food pantry and school supplies | $413 |
| Hillel Foundation at Purdue | West Lafayette, IN | General fund | $360 |
| Arts Place | Portland, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Center for Leadership Development Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Congregation Shaarey Tefilah | Carmel, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Damien Center | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Fathers and Families Resource Research Center Inc (Dba Fathers and Families | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Horizon House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Institute for Affordable Transportation (Iats) | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| International School of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Indianapolis (Jcrc) | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | St augustine home | $308 |
| Martin University | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Next Generation Initative Inc | Fishers, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Power of One Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| St Joan of Arc Church | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| The Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $308 |
| The Villages of Indiana | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Zionsville Education Foundation | Zionsville, IN | General fund | $308 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boone County Inc | Zionsville, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Candles | Terre Haute, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Christel House International Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Crossroads of America Council Boy Scouts of America | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Fishers Youth Mentoring Initiative | Fishers, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Indianapolis Urban Youth Baseball & Softball Inc (Dba Indy Rbi) | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | Indianapolis, IN | Red shoes award fund | $307 |
| Nextechorg Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Putnam County Community Foundation Inc | Greencastle, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Second Helpings | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Shepherd Community Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| The Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Carmel, IN | Carmel symphony orchestra | $307 |
| The Julian Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Twin Lakes Camp Inc | Hillsboro, IN | General fund | $307 |
| Vantage Point3 Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | General fund | $307 |
| Accessability Center for Independent Living Inc (Dba Accessability) | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $275 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Capital campaign | $275 |
| American Pianists Assocation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $275 |
| Arts Council of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $275 |
| Aspire Indiana Health | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $275 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $275 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,366 | 80 |
| 2023 | $204,540 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349101401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1787262
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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