The Palmer Family Foundation
Historical FunderCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-6691822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DONALDCAROLYN PALMER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2410 LONDONBERRY BLVD, CARMEL IN 46032 |
| Phone | 3175900159 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORM |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
45% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Stairs | Greenwood Village, CO | General fund | $50,000 |
| Bright Hope International | South Barrington, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Heart Change Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Chrisitan Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bethel Church | Noblesville, IN | General fund | $9,000 |
| The Advancement Center for Washington Twsp Schools and North Central Alumni | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $9,000 |
| Young Life | Prescott, AZ | General fund | $9,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | General fund | $7,500 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $6,500 |
| Cmf International | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $6,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Justice Ventures International | Silver Spring, MD | General fund | $6,000 |
| Kipp Indy | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $6,000 |
| Plant With Purpose | San Diego, CA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Purposeful-Design | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,500 |
| Sagamore Institute | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,500 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,500 |
| Camptown | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Elevate Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Global Faith & Work Movement | Mountain View, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Grit and Grace Project Inc | Estero, FL | General fund | $5,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association Dba Riley Children's Endowment | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kids Alive International Inc | Alpharetta, GA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lumity | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Redeem International | Merrifeld, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Refuge Community Outreach LLC | Hubbard, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ur Chicago Alliance | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Youth With a Mission | Chula Vista, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal School | Memphis, TN | General fund | $4,000 |
| Faithtech | North Bend, WA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Janus Developmental Services | Noblesville, IN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Kanakuk Ministries | Branson, MO | General fund | $3,000 |
| Orbis Ministries Inc | Memphis, TN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | General fund | $3,000 |
| The Brave Collective Inc | Waleska, GA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Apprentice University Foundation Inc (Veritcal Immersive) | Westfield, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | General fundgeneral fund | $2,500 |
| P30 Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Love Justice International | Lincoln, NE | General fund | $2,000 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tom Ellsworth Ministries | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Trader's Point Christian Church | Whitestown, IN | General fund | $2,000 |
| Harrison Center | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,500 |
| Sinapis | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ben's Ranch Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Circle City Preparatory Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Down But Not Out | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Little Red Door Cancer Agency | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mission to Ukraine | Noblesville, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Rally Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | General fund | $750 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $750 |
| Fca Central Indiana | Kansas City, MO | General fund | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,650 | 64 |
| 2024 | $259,105 | 59 |
| 2023 | $255,700 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101770
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6691822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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