The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-6024934 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$25K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$100
Total assets$638K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $626.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK B GRAMELSPACHER PRESIDENT THE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2386, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46206 |
| Phone | 3174239800 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND SHOULD DESCRIBE THE APPLICANTS PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES IN GENERAL. IF THE REQUESTED AMOUNT IS USED FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, PROJECT, OR PROGRAM, THEN IT SHOULD BE CLEARLY EXPLAINED. APPLICANTS OR REQUESTS LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
12% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brebeuf Fund | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $10,785 |
| St Thomas Aquinas | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $1,750 |
| St Richards Episcopal School | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $1,150 |
| Mid-North Food Pantry Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $750 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $750 |
| Crossroads of Americas Council | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $750 |
| Miscellanous Givings | Indianapolis, IN | Gifts for those in need | $626 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $500 |
| Children's Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $300 |
| Brothers of Holy Cross | Notre Dame, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $250 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross | Notre Dame, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $250 |
| Sisters of Providence | Saint Mary of the Wood, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $250 |
| American Lung Association | Carmel, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $250 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $150 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Greenwich Academy | Greenwich, CT | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Midtown Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Meridian-Kessler Nieghborhood Association (Mkna) | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Bloomington, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| The Indiana Citizen Education Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Peace Learning Center | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Nd Club of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Horizons Indy | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| Hvaf of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $100 |
| United Catholic Appeal (Archdiocese of Indianapolis) | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $75 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Donation for charitable mission | $50 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $50 |
| Friends of Holliday Park | Indianapolis, IN | Donation for charitable mission | $50 |
| Laurel School | Shaker Heights, OH | Donation for charitable mission | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,861 | 32 |
| 2023 | $23,105 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531289349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6024934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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