Private foundation · EIN 26-2480796 · Elkhart, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill Deputy Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $114K total, median $2,500. 92% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$114K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IN
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent Depaul Catholic SchoolPeoria, ILGeneral operating support$27K
Jail Ministry of Elkhart CountyElkhart, INGeneral operating support$15K
Humane Society of Elkhart CountyBristol, INGeneral operating support$8,000
Women's Care Center IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating support$8,000
Cancer Resources for Elkhart County IncElkhart, INGeneral operating support$5,000
Community Foundation of Elkhart County IncElkhart, INGeneral operating support$5,000
Crossroads United WayElkhart, INGeneral operating support$5,000
Junior Achievement of Elkhart CountyFort Wayne, INGeneral operating support$5,000
Lifeline Youth MinistriesElkhart, INGeneral operating support$5,000
The Ruthmere FoundationElkhart, INGeneral operating support$4,500
The Salvation ArmyElkhart, INGeneral operating support$3,000
Bashor Children's HomeGoshen, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Beacon Health Foundation IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Indiana University South BendSouth Bend, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Loveway IncMiddlebury, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation (wnit)South Bend, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Owls ClubElkhart, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana-Michiana IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating support$2,500
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral operating support$1,000
Church Community Services IncElkhart, INGeneral operating support$1,000
Girls on the Run MichianaGranger, INGeneral operating support$1,000
Guidance MinistriesElkhart, INGeneral operating support$1,000
Sweet Pea Foundation IncGranger, INGeneral operating support$1,000
Indiana University Alumni AssociationBloomington, INGeneral operating support$600
First Presbyterian Church of ElkhartElkhart, INGeneral operating support$500

By state: Indiana 23 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Bill Deputy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elkhart, Indiana, 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 Bill Deputy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bill Deputy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 25 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Bill Deputy Foundation give?

Indiana (23 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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