Private foundation · EIN 20-8022209 · Fishers, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationinc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $636K total, median $15K. 50% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$636K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne CountyRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$281K
Dayton Childrens HospitalDayton, OHOperations of the non profit$100K
Lake Cumberland Regional HospitalSomerset, KYOperations of the non profit$100K
Beth Jacob CongregationDayton, OHOperations of the non profit$25K
Beth Boruk TempleRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$15K
Air CampDayton, OHOperations of the non profit$15K
Richmond Symphony OrchestraRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$15K
Dayton Performing ArtsDayton, OHOperations of the non profit$15K
Indiana University EastRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$15K
Ivy Tech Community CollegeRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$15K
Cincinnati OpreaCincinnati, OHOperations of the non profit$15K
American Red Cross Miami Valley ChaDayton, OHOperations of the non profit$10K
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville, INOperations of the non profit$10K
Whitewater Valley Pro BonoRichmond, INOperations of the non profit$5,000

By state: Indiana 7 · Ohio 6 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationinc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fishers, Indiana, administered in care of Debra Edelman, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationinc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationinc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $636K across 14 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationinc give?

Indiana (7 grants), Ohio (6 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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