The Kharis Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSchererville, Indiana · EIN 02-0814904 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Norman and Diane Aardema |
|---|---|
| Address | 1332 Wilderness Dr, Schererville IN 46375 |
| Phone | 2198651261 |
| Form and materials | Letter of request |
| 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
56% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Christian School | Crown Point, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $206,000 |
| Illiana Christian High School | Dyer, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $51,000 |
| Providence Life Services | Tinley Park, IL | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $30,000 |
| Ada Christian School | Ada, MI | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $3,500 |
| Women's Center of NWI | Crown Point, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $3,000 |
| Hope Church | Griffith, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $2,700 |
| Crossroads Church | Schererville, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Family Church Network | Zeeland, MI | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Living Stones Church | Crown Point, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Activation International Ministries | Zeeland, MI | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Anew Ministries | DeMotte, IN | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $1,500 |
| Lifeline Ministries | Holland, MI | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $500 |
| The Exodus Project | Chicago Heights, IL | Unrestricted contribution to general fund | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($9,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $329,800 | 23 |
| 2024 | $383,750 | 21 |
| 2023 | $125,250 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103868
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0814904
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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