Grants paid in 2025
56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, IN | General | $106K |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $75K |
| New Story IncSan Francisco, CA | General | $50K |
| Village of MericiIndianapolis, IN | General | $50K |
| Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN | General | $50K |
| Benjamin Harrison Presidental SiteIndianapolis, IN | General | $45K |
| Binford Redevelopment & Growth (brag)Indianapolis, IN | General | $30K |
| Indianapolis Golf FoundationIndianapolis, IN | General | $30K |
| Christel HouseIndianapolis, IN | General | $25K |
| Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis, IN | General | $25K |
| Keep Indianapolis BeautifulIndianapolis, IN | General | $25K |
| Kellogg Annual FundEvanston, IL | General | $25K |
| NewfieldsIndianapolis, IN | General | $25K |
| Patachou Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $25K |
| Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN | General | $20K |
| Junior Achievement of Central inIndianapolis, IN | General | $18K |
| NextechIndianapolis, IN | General | $15K |
| Graham & Courtney Rahal FoundationDublin, OH | General | $15K |
| Head Cook for ALSIndianapolis, IN | General | $15K |
| Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce FoundationIndianapolis, IN | General | $15K |
| Andy Roddick FoundationAustin, TX | General | $13K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Big Car CollaborativeIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Conner PrarieFishers, IN | General | $10K |
| Firefly Family AllianceIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Foster SuccessIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Nature ConservancyIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| The Venture Capital FoundationWashington, DC | General | $10K |
| Catholic Youth Organization IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Bishop Chatard High SchoolIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Indiana Humanities Council IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Indianapolis Film ProjectIndianapolis, IN | General | $10K |
| Cruise IndyCarmel, IN | General | $10K |
| Center for Interfaith CooperationIndianapolis, IN | General | $6,500 |
| Archdiocese of IndianapolisAthens, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Harrison Center for the ArtsIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Iu FoundationBloomington, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the PoorIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Mitch Daniels LeadershipCarmel, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Pattern IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Providence Cristo ReyIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Public SchoolsIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Carbon Neutral IndianaIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| St Augustine Home GuildIndianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Employ IndyIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Indy Public Safety FoundationIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Meals on WheelsIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Iac Sports Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Ganggang IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| YMCA Foundation of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Dove Recovery HouseIndianapolis, IN | General | $1,500 |
| Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (gipc)Indianapolis, IN | General | $1,500 |
| Indy ReadsIndianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
| Claude McNeal ProductionsIndianapolis, IN | General | $1,000 |
By state: Indiana 50 · California 1 · Illinois 1 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Dorsey Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Erin Dorsey, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dorsey 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 Dorsey Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $913K across 56 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Dorsey Foundation Inc give?
Indiana (50 grants), California (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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