Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMichigan City, Indiana · EIN 35-1897837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Center Family YMCA | Kendallville, IN | Annual campaign | $25,000 |
| Dekalb County YMCA | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Jam Center | Garrett, IN | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Iu Fort Wayne | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $23,659 |
| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Auto Museum | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Natmus | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $15,000 |
| St Martins Healthcare Inc | Garrett, IN | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Alliance Industries | Garrett, IN | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Hearten House | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry | Garrett, IN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Serenity House Inc | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shelter Ministries | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Dekalb County Council of Aging | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Kate's Kart Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Walther Cancer Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Children First Center | Auburn, IN | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Iupui | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,659 | 25 |
| 2024 | $228,813 | 27 |
| 2023 | $245,442 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103642
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1897837
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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