Private foundation · EIN 35-6065111 · Carmel, Indiana

Scientech Foundation of Indiana 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, $173K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$173K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INSTEM research$15K
Nxg Youth MotorsportsIndianapolis, INSTEM education$15K
Starbase Indiana IncFort Wayne, INSTEM education$12K
Stout Field Elementary School GrantIndianapolis, INSTEM education$11K
Girls IncIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
Marion University EngineeringIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
Jordan YMCA PreschoolIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
STEM ConnectionIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
Art CenterIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
Cold Spring SchoolIndianapolis, INSTEM education$10K
Earlham Summer STEM Camp Student LeRichmond, INSTEM education$10K
Ophthalmology Student Interest GroupIndianapolis, INrecruitment for medical science careers$10K
Science of Light and SoundCarmel, INSTEM oriented art$10K
Washington Township Schools FoundatIndianapolis, INSTEM Education$7,000
Riley Child FoundationIndianapolis, INSTEM education$6,880
Mini Med School ProgramIndianapolis, INSTEM education$5,000
Friends of White RiverIndianapolis, INno relationship$5,000
Chaplewood Schools Robotics ClubIndianapolis, INSTEM education$2,949
Vex Team 1024 RoboticsIndianapolis, INSTEM education$1,750
Girl Scouts of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INSTEM education$250
Grand UniverseWestfield, INSTEM education
Motis TowerBloomington, INSTEM education
Iupui Summer Physics ResearchIndianapolis, INSTEM education
7 Various Colleges - Student AwardsIndianapolis, INSTEM education
Fall Creek Junior High Field WorkFishers, INscience education

About this foundation

Scientech Foundation of Indiana Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmel, Indiana, administered in care of Douglas Gettelfinger, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Scientech Foundation of Indiana 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 Scientech Foundation of Indiana Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Scientech Foundation of Indiana Inc give?

Indiana (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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