Private foundation · EIN 35-1897837 · Michigan City, Indiana

Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 25 grants paid, $200K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$200K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cole Center Family YMCAKendallville, INAnnual campaign$25K
Dekalb County YMCAAuburn, INContribution$25K
Jam CenterGarrett, INContribution$25K
Iu Fort WayneIndianapolis, INScholarship$24K
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Auto MuseumAuburn, INContribution$15K
NatmusAuburn, INContribution$15K
St Martins Healthcare IncGarrett, INContribution$15K
Alliance IndustriesGarrett, INContribution$8,000
Hearten HouseAuburn, INContribution$6,000
Hoosiers Feeding the HungryGarrett, INContribution$5,000
Serenity House IncAuburn, INContribution$5,000
Shelter MinistriesAuburn, INContribution$5,000
Dekalb County Council of AgingAuburn, INContribution$3,000
Kate's Kart IncFort Wayne, INContribution$3,000
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, INScholarship$3,000
Walther Cancer InstituteIndianapolis, INContribution$3,000
Ball State UniversityMuncie, INScholarship$2,000
Children FIRST CenterAuburn, INContribution$2,000
Indiana UniversityBloomington, INScholarship$2,000
Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, INContribution$2,000
Trine UniversityAngola, INScholarship$2,000
University of St FrancisFort Wayne, INScholarship$2,000
IupuiIndianapolis, INScholarship$1,000
Ivy Tech Community CollegeFort Wayne, INScholarship$1,000
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INScholarship$1,000

About this foundation

Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Michigan City, Indiana, administered in care of Cheri Taylor, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 25 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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