The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarmel, Indiana · EIN 85-4094023 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$596K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
75% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Cathedral | Carmel, IN | Saint basil food pantry | $340,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | Education | $130,500 |
| American Reformer | Dallas, TX | Religion | $20,000 |
| The American Cause | Oakton, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| The Charlemagne Institute | Bloomington, IN | Education | $12,500 |
| Indy Latin School | Carmel, IN | Education | $10,184 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Religion | $10,000 |
| Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Holy Apostles Orthodox Church | Indianapolis, IN | Religion | $10,000 |
| Natalismorg | Houston, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist Academy | Gastonia, NC | Education | $10,000 |
| The American Moment | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Abigail Adams Institute | Cambridge, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Border Hawk News Corp | Petokey, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Kristina's House of Hope | Oswego, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| More Monuments Co | Seaford, DE | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $596,184 | 16 |
| 2023 | $232,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $264,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349102252
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4094023
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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