Private foundation · EIN 47-2544074 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Katharine B Sutphin 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: 24 grants paid, $718K total, median $18K. 96% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$718K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in IN
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, INOperating grant$100K
Harrison CenterIndianapolis, INArtist support grant$100K
Big Car MediaIndianapolis, INBig lube grant$100K
Harrison CenterIndianapolis, INOperating grant$75K
Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, INProject grant$75K
Intend IndianaIndianapolis, INPolklore grant$50K
Peace Learning CenterIndianapolis, INMatching grant$35K
Herron High SchoolIndianapolis, INOperating grant$30K
Harrison CenterIndianapolis, INEndowment campaign$27K
Harrison CenterIndianapolis, INSutphin invitational$25K
The Oaks AcademyIndianapolis, INOperating grant$25K
ArtmixIndianapolis, INOperating grant$25K
Indy Humane SocietyIndianapolis, INMatching grant$10K
Harrison CenterIndianapolis, INMatching grant$5,000
Covenant CollegeLookout Mountain, GAMatching grant$5,000
The Oaks AcademyIndianapolis, INMatching grant$5,000
RedeemerIndianapolis, INMatching grant$5,000
Pattern IndianapolisIndianapolis, INOperating grant$5,000
Herron High SchoolIndianapolis, INSponsorship$5,000
Friends of Belmont BeachIndianapolis, INOperating grant$5,000
Herron High SchoolIndianapolis, INMatching grant$2,500
Heart Change MinistriesIndianapolis, INMatching grant$2,000
Exodus RefugeIndianapolis, INMatching grant$500
Indianapolis Theological SerminaryIndianapolis, INMatching grant$500

By state: Indiana 23 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Joanna Taft, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Katharine B Sutphin 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 Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $718K across 24 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (23 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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