The Yunker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMadison, Indiana · EIN 35-6041203 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN MUESSEL THE YUNKER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 BROADWAY STREET, MADISON IN 47250 |
| Phone | 8125990271 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT A LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEED, PURPOSE, AND AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | 90 DAYS BEFORE THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IN JULY. |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, INDIANA. |
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
9% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Parish | Madison, IN | General donation | $90,000 |
| Shawe Memorial High School | Madison, IN | General donation | $40,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | Madison, IN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lide White Memorial Boysgirls Club | Madison, IN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Madison, IN | General donation | $5,000 |
| Jeffeson County United Way | Madison, IN | General donation | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army | Madison, IN | General donation | $4,500 |
| Purdue University-J Doran Iil | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Hanover College-A Ibarra | Hanover, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Xavier University-K Wells | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($48,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $194,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521339349101242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6041203
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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