The Virginia & John L Sinclair Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAvon, Indiana · EIN 35-2017213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$685K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
57% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Fop Lodge 89 Foundation | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Avon United Methodist Church | Avon, IN | Charitable | $6,600 |
| Bastrop Historical Society | Boston, MA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Family Promise | Avon, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Avon | Avon, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Eggleston Services | Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hendricks County Community Foundation | Avon, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Billfish Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Avon Education Foundation | Avon, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chartway Promise Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care | Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Avon Rotary Club | Avon, IN | Charitable | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2017213
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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