Met Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-1995120 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$33.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
74% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $161,571 |
| Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection | Tucson, AZ | General operations (8K for desert fence busters only) | $100,572 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust | Tucson, AZ | General operations | $85,000 |
| Tucson Audubon Society | Tucson, AZ | General operations - 10K for fence capping, only | $85,000 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | Aurora, CO | General operations | $45,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | Golden, CO | General operations | $40,000 |
| Park Tudor Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $38,500 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General operations | $30,000 |
| St Marys Academy for the Sisters of Loretto | Englewood, CO | General operations | $30,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Pentwater Historical Society | Pentwater, MI | General operations | $27,000 |
| Cross Point Community Church | Nashville, TN | General operations | $25,123 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Challenge Foundation Inc | Englewood, CO | General operations | $22,623 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | General operations | $20,123 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Denver, CO | General operations | $20,000 |
| Colorado Public Television Inc Dba Pbs12 | Centennial, CO | General operations | $15,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Az programs, no salaries | $15,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | General operations | $15,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General operations | $15,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Az programs only | $15,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | Centennial, CO | General operations | $15,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media | Denver, CO | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians | Santa Fe, NM | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wildlands Network Southwest | Salt Lake City, UT | General operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of Tucson's Birthplace | Tucson, AZ | General operations | $14,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $12,623 |
| Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | Guild - second century capital campaign | $12,500 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | Centennial, CO | General operations | $12,500 |
| Northern Jaguar Project | Tucson, AZ | General operations | $12,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cross Anchor Ministries | Greenwood, SC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Humanity 360 | Tucson, AZ | General operations | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Love Broad Ripple | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Oceana County Community Foundation | Pentwater, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Patagonia Area Resource Alliance | Patagonia, AZ | General operations | $10,000 |
| The University Club of Indianapolis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | General operations | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General operations | $9,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Denver Area Council | Denver, CO | General operations | $9,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | General operations | $9,000 |
| Crossroads of America Boy Scouts of America | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | Agronomy department | $7,500 |
| Heartland Film Festival | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $7,500 |
| Naples Community Hospital Inc | Naples, FL | Diplomat council | $7,500 |
| Penrod Arts Society | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $7,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operations | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Den | Denver, CO | General operations | $7,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | General operations | $7,000 |
| Pentwater Volunteer Fire Department | Pentwater, MI | General operations | $6,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Charles a Tindley Charter School | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General operations | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,368,329 | 85 |
| 2024 | $995,714 | 91 |
| 2023 | $915,558 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1995120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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