Private foundation · EIN 35-6009531 · North Salem, Indiana

Sarah E Durham Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $576K total, median $576K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$576K
Median grant
$576K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Durham House IncCrawfordsville, INGeneral$576K

About this foundation

Sarah E Durham Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in North Salem, Indiana, administered in care of First National Bk & Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1944. 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 Sarah E Durham Trust 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 Sarah E Durham Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $576K across 1 grants, a median of $576K.

Where does Sarah E Durham Trust give?

Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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