Private foundation · EIN 85-0644188 · Bargersville, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Scellato Family Foundation

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: 27 grants paid, $109K total, median $2,000. 48% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$109K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IN
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gracepoint ChurchNew Whiteland, INGeneral$45K
Yes MinistriesIndianapolis, INGeneral$15K
The Light ChurchBargersville, INGeneral$9,000
Saul to Paul MinistriesEllettsville, INGeneral$5,280
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral$5,000
Charity Baptist ChurchPontifical, MSGeneral$2,000
Crossing CampRushville, ILGeneral$2,000
Good News MissionIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,000
Indiana Right to LifeIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,000
Les Feldick MinistriesKinta, OKGeneral$2,000
St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral$2,000
Things to Come MissionIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral$2,000
American Cancer SocietyIndianapolis, INGeneral$1,400
Clarity of Johnson CountyFranklin, INGeneral$1,000
Faith and Freedom CoalitionDuluth, GAGeneral$1,000
Indiana Leadership SchoolGreenwood, INGeneral$1,000
Nat'l Law Enforcement Mem FundWashington, DCGeneral$1,000
Rod and Staff MinistriesIndianapolis, INGeneral$1,000
Suburban Christian SchoolIndianapolis, INGeneral$1,000
Wycliffe AssociatesOrlando, FLGeneral$1,000
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$1,000
Berean Bible SocietyGermantown, WIGeneral$1,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral$1,000
World Vision - SponsorshipWashington, DCGeneral$600
Boaz ProjectGreenwood, INGeneral$500

By state: Indiana 13 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 2 · Mississippi 1 · Illinois 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Scellato Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bargersville, Indiana, administered in care of Robert a Scellato, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Scellato Family Foundation 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 Scellato Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $109K across 27 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Scellato Family Foundation give?

Indiana (13 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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