The Mary Elizabeth Ober Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNashville, Indiana · EIN 35-6418207 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Playhouse | Nashville, IN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reilly Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Community Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Lutheran Church School | Columbus, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church Preschool | Columbus, IN | Charitable | $8,800 |
| Area 10 Council on Aging | Ellettsville, IN | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Ogilville Church Daycare | Columbus, IN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Wfhbbloomington Community Radio | Bloomington, IN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| God's Grace Inc | Nashville, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Joy's House Adult Day Services | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crown Hill Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($26,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,700 | 15 |
| 2024 | $95,900 | 13 |
| 2023 | $100,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349100944
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6418207
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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