Private foundation · EIN 92-0429438 · Valparaiso, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Forszt Brothers Charitable 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: 31 grants paid, $150K total, median $3,500. 55% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$150K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in IN
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sheldrick Wild Life Trust USALaguna Hills, CAOperating funds$20K
Harold Hal Kelley Respite FoundationValparaiso, INOperating funds$15K
Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CAOperating funds$10K
Hilltop Neighborhood House IncValparaiso, INOperating funds$10K
Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County Indiana IncValparaiso, INOperating funds$10K
Caring Place IncorporatedValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000
Hope Development DepartmentFort Myers, FLOperating funds$5,000
Humane IndianaHighland, INOperating funds$5,000
Lakeshore Paws IncValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000
Opportunity Enterprises IncValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000
St Agnes Adult Day Service CenterValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCOperating funds$5,000
Shirley Heinze Land TrustValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000
Shriners ChildrensAtlanta, GAOperating funds$5,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYOperating funds$4,000
LarcFort Myers, FLOperating funds$3,500
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INOperating funds$3,000
Abuse Counseling & Treatment IncFort Myers, FLOperating funds$2,500
Independent Cat SocietyWestville, INOperating funds$2,500
Lake County Sheriff's Animal ControlCrown Point, INOperating funds$2,500
Salvation ArmyValparaiso, INOperating funds$2,500
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of in AuxiliaryValparaiso, INOperating funds$2,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCOperating funds$2,500
American LegionValparaiso, INOperating funds$2,500
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAOperating funds$2,500
Kind FundNew York, NYOperating funds$2,500
Guardians of Florida Animal RescueFort Myers, FLOperating funds$2,000
Catholic Charities DovBonita Springs, FLOperating funds$2,000
Porter County Ag SocietyValparaiso, INOperating funds$1,000
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXOperating funds$1,000
Lasalle CouncilSouth Bend, INOperating funds$1,000

By state: Indiana 17 · California 2 · Florida 5 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Valparaiso, Indiana, administered in care of Mark Forszt, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Forszt Brothers Charitable 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 Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 31 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (17 grants), California (2 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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