Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 167 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firefly Children & Family AllianceIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $35K |
| Avondale Meadows Academy United Schools of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $33K |
| Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $28K |
| Iwin (indiana Women in Need Foundation Inc)Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $20K |
| Horizon HouseIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $15K |
| Gleaners Food Bank of IndianaIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $13K |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration IncIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and SuicideCarmel, IN | Community support | $10K |
| Lutheran Children and Family Services of Inky IncIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| Pack Away HungerIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| The Milk BankIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| The Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| Upstream Prevention IncGreenwood, IN | Community support | $10K |
| Bartram Memorial FundMartinsville, IN | Community support | $9,000 |
| Second HelpingsIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $9,000 |
| Teter Retreat and Organic FarmNoblesville, IN | Community support | $8,750 |
| Sheltering WingsDanville, IN | Community support | $8,000 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance ProgramCarmel, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Companion Community Development AlternativesIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Indiana Women in Need FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,500 |
| Ascent 121Carmel, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Center for Victim and Human RightsIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Good News MinistriesIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Hope Crisis Response Network IncSanta Rosa, CA | Community support | $7,000 |
| Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders FoundationSpokane, WA | Community support | $7,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Hamilton CountyNoblesville, IN | Community support | $7,000 |
| Trinity HavenIndianapolis, IN | Support program | $7,000 |
| Decatur County Family YMCAGreensburg, IN | Community support | $6,500 |
| Gracepoint Resource CenterRensselaer, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| St Mary's Early Childhood CenterIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| TeenworksIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $6,000 |
| Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,500 |
| Allies IncIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| All-OptionsBloomington, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Amigos the Richmond Latino CenterRichmond, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| ArtmixIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a BackpackNew Albany, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boone CountyZionsville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Brightlane LearningIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Camp JamisonPhiladelphia, PA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Cherish Center (advocates for Children & Families)Noblesville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| CocodaIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Wayne CountyRichmond, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Daniel's PlaceNorth Manchester, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dayspring CenterIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dearborn County Clearinghouse for Emergency AidAurora, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Deborah's Daughters Transitional Housing & OutreachCarmel, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Deeply Ingrained IncIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Desert Rose FoundationMartinsville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for WomenIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Dyslexia Institute of IndianaIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fishers United Methodist Church (come to Me Food Pantry)Fishers, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Freewheelin Community Bikes IncIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hamilton County Sheriff's ChaplancyNoblesville, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow CampIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Have Faith in Haiti Mission Support TrustSouthfield, MI | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hawthorne Social Service AssociationIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
| Hear IndianaIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $5,000 |
By state: Indiana 144 · California 5 · Pennsylvania 2 · Washington 1 · New York 2 · Virginia 2
About this foundation
Brave Heart Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fishers, Indiana, administered in care of Lara Chandler, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Brave Heart Foundation Inc 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 Brave Heart Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $795K across 167 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Brave Heart Foundation Inc give?
Indiana (144 grants), California (5 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Fishers that accept applications
All in Indiana| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The R B Anis Educational Foundationsince 1996 | Fishers, IN | $1.0M38 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $14M |
| Ahepa West Palm Beach Incsince 2022 | Fishers, IN | — | — | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Jack and Debra Edelman Foundationincsince 2008 | Fishers, IN | $636K14 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $4.7M |
| Gerald D and Edna E Mann Family Foundation Incsince 2022 | Fishers, IN | $904K18 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.7M |
| Cooke Family Foundation Incsince 1995 | Fishers, IN | $191K19 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.7M |
| Dahm Family Foundation Incsince 2023 | Fishers, IN | $355K10 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Round Room Gives Incsince 2020 | Fishers, IN | $1.8M357 grants · 2024 | $3,452 | Yes | $1.4M |
| Dream Work Foundation Incsince 2022 | Fishers, IN | $70K15 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |