The Rick's Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 82-3828842 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$118.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
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
37% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 174 Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 501C public charity | $250,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Assoc | Indianapolis, IN | Children and youth | $245,218 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Advancement of purdue university | $200,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater in | Indianapolis, IN | Dementia care, education, | $50,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | Recruiting and developing educators | $50,000 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services Inc | Jackson, WY | Public charities | $50,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | Monterey, CA | Community foundations, public charit | $30,000 |
| Crossroads of America Council Bsa | Indianapolis, IN | Youth leadership, character | $25,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Assoc | Indianapolis, IN | Children and youth | $24,142 |
| Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fu | New York City, NY | Non-Governmental organizations, publ | $14,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundatio | Moose, WY | Public charities, supporting organiz | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Jackson, WY | Open-Space and wildlife-habitat | $10,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Indianapolis in | Indianapolis, IN | Arts and culture for children | $10,000 |
| Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Arts and culture for children | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Indpls | Indianapolis, IN | Disaster relief, preparedness | $5,000 |
| Brebeuf Jesuit Prepatory School Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Catholic institutions, public charit | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of | Indianapolis, IN | Housing families of hospitalized chi | $5,000 |
| Indy Honor Flight | Plainfield, IN | Transportation to veterans | $5,000 |
| Iibada Dance Company | Indianapolis, IN | Youth arts education and cultural | $4,000 |
| The Little Sisters of the Poor | Indianapolis, IN | Care of low-income elderly resident | $3,000 |
| Friends of Marott Woodsnature Prese | Indianapolis, IN | Habitat restoration, trails | $2,600 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | People with disease and illness | $2,500 |
| Kids Dance Outreach | Indianapolis, IN | Children and youth arts education | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Washingtong, DC | Cancer research | $2,500 |
| Phi Kappa Tau Foundation | Oxford, OH | Fund raising and academic scholarshi | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York City, NY | Human rights | $1,000 |
| St Lukes United Methodist Church | Indianapolis, IN | Methodist church public charity | $500 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarships for student athletes | $440 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | New York City, NY | Human rights | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,014,650 | 29 |
| 2024 | $1,827,898 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,679,451 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3828842
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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