Private foundation · EIN 31-1206775 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Victor a Derose 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: 4 grants paid, $20K total, median $2,550. 50% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$20K
Median grant
$2,550
Stays in IN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville, INScholarship and Genderal Purposes$15K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral Purposes$5,000
Mercersburg AcademyMercersburg, PAGeneral Purposes$100
The Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, INGeneral Purposes$100

By state: Indiana 2 · Michigan 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Victor a Derose Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Victor a Derose 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 Victor a Derose Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $20K across 4 grants, a median of $2,550.

Where does Victor a Derose Foundation give?

Indiana (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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