The Brave Heart Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFishers, Indiana · EIN 27-0720856 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$795K
Organizations funded167
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $35,000 |
| Avondale Meadows Academy United Schools of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $33,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $28,000 |
| Iwin (Indiana Women in Need Foundation Inc) | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $20,000 |
| Horizon House | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $12,500 |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide | Carmel, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Children and Family Services of Inky Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Pack Away Hunger | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Milk Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Upstream Prevention Inc | Greenwood, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Bartram Memorial Fund | Martinsville, IN | Community support | $9,000 |
| Second Helpings | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $9,000 |
| Teter Retreat and Organic Farm | Noblesville, IN | Community support | $8,750 |
| Sheltering Wings | Danville, IN | Community support | $8,000 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance Program | Carmel, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Companion Community Development Alternatives | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Indiana Women in Need Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Ascent 121 | Carmel, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Center for Victim and Human Rights | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Good News Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Hope Crisis Response Network Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | Community support | $7,000 |
| Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders Foundation | Spokane, WA | Community support | $7,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County | Noblesville, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Trinity Haven | Indianapolis, IN | Support program | $7,000 |
| Decatur County Family YMCA | Greensburg, IN | Community support | $6,500 |
| Gracepoint Resource Center | Rensselaer, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| St Mary's Early Childhood Center | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| Teenworks | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,500 |
| Allies Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| All-Options | Bloomington, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Amigos the Richmond Latino Center | Richmond, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Artmix | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | New Albany, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boone County | Zionsville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Camp Jamison | Philadelphia, PA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Cherish Center (Advocates for Children & Families) | Noblesville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Cocoda | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Daniel's Place | North Manchester, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dayspring Center | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dearborn County Clearinghouse for Emergency Aid | Aurora, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Deborah's Daughters Transitional Housing & Outreach | Carmel, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Deeply Ingrained Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Desert Rose Foundation | Martinsville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for Women | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dyslexia Institute of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fishers United Methodist Church (Come to Me Food Pantry) | Fishers, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Freewheelin Community Bikes Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's Chaplancy | Noblesville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Camp | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Have Faith in Haiti Mission Support Trust | Southfield, MI | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hawthorne Social Service Association | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hear Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 167 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $795,430 | 167 |
| 2023 | $658,488 | 151 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349102779
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0720856
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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