The Joseph and Luella Abell Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSeymour, Indiana · EIN 32-6009792 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,100 and $8,210.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRANDON HUNSLEY AVP INVESTMENT MANA |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1001, SEYMOUR IN 47274 |
| Phone | 8125223607 |
| Form and materials | THE STUDENT MUST OBTAIN AN APPROVED APPLICATION FORM WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL NEED INFORMATION AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS, AND ATTACH A COPY OF HIS OR HER HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO THE COMPLETED APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO EITHER NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS OR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN MINISTRY. |
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Seymour, IN | Religious grant - church operating expenses | $8,210 |
| Bailey Engelindiana University | Seymour, IN | Nursing scholarship | $2,100 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($23,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,210 | 13 |
| 2024 | $34,031 | 17 |
| 2023 | $35,735 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6009792
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.