Arthur Jordan Foundation
The Arthur Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana, that makes grants in the Indianapolis area. It supports arts and culture, education, human services, and the vitality of Indianapolis.
Arthur Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur Jordan Foundation gave $645K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Indiana. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $645,235
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,652
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $18,989,283
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur Jordan Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a request through the foundation’s online application system; applications are not accepted by other methods.
- Review Cycle
- April 30. The application portal opens February 1.
- Deadline
- April 30.
- Next open deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Arthur Jordan Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Valery Delong
Mailing address: 275 Medical Dr 501, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 631-1888
Email: vdelong@arthurjordanfoundation.org
Website: https://arthurjordanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arthur Jordan Foundation
Who Arthur Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ($263K). Together the top 10 received $403K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 181 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website requires applicants to serve communities in Indianapolis and have an established office there. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to Marion County, Indiana; all 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur Jordan Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 51 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $645K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $262,985 |
| Indy Hunger Network Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Indianapolis Children's Choir Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Elevate Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Indianapolis Opera Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $12,500 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $12,500 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,989,283 | $1,219,717 | $860,302 | $645,235 | 51 | $747,702 | $1,119,284 | $847,022 |
| 2023 | $17,888,782 | $1,049,797 | $808,193 | $584,077 | 40 | $691,351 | $945,996 | $770,434 |
| 2022 | $16,603,307 | $1,128,829 | $727,282 | $450,500 | 32 | $587,708 | $1,003,199 | $796,113 |
| 2021 | $19,709,501 | $1,528,855 | $640,804 | $351,885 | 33 | $491,493 | $1,398,817 | $1,063,425 |
| 2020 | $18,236,553 | $530,288 | $1,693,748 | $1,429,442 | 25 | — | $407,337 | $809,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur Jordan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $847K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its interests as arts and culture, with particular emphasis on music; community-based education programs; human services that strengthen communities through direct service, especially to meet basic needs; and organizations and programs that support Indianapolis as a thriving, vibrant, and welcoming community.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site says its mission is to preserve, maintain, and operate the historic site as a national historic landmark. Indy Hunger Network says it works to address systemic hunger and disparities in the Indianapolis hunger-relief system. The Indianapolis Children’s Choir says it nurtures student achievement through music education and choral performance. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful says it works with neighbors and volunteers to create vibrant public spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $645,235. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $262,985, with a median grant of $5,000; the foundation says most grants fall between $5,000 and $15,000. The largest listed award was $262,985 to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for operating support. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Indy Hunger Network, $20,000 each to the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and $15,000 each to Elevate Indianapolis and Indianapolis Opera. The listed 2024 grants were all to recipients in Indiana.
The foundation offers operating, program, capital, and special-project support. Applications must be submitted through its online system. Applicants are asked to provide a narrative of funding needs, IRS determination letter, board listing, most recent Form 990, most recent audited financial statement, and a budget. The website also requests a mission statement, organization description, and information about prior foundation grants and how those funds were used. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities that have held that status for at least three years, serve Indianapolis communities, and have an established office in Indianapolis. The foundation generally considers no more than one request per organization per year. It does not fund grants to individuals, medical research or medical causes, scholarships, loans, political parties or candidates, grantmaking organizations, primary or secondary educational institutions, state-supported colleges or universities, or multi-year pledges.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosemary Dorsa as chair; Samuel L. Odle as vice chair; Gracia-Jean Darling as secretary; Elaine E. Bedel as treasurer; and Dennis E. Bland, Sara B. Cobb, and Daniel Lopez as trustees.
Arthur Jordan Foundation is led by Rosemary Dorsa, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary Dorsa
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Sara B. Cobb
Trustee
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Daniel Lopez
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Dennis E. Bland
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Elaine E. Bedel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Samuel L. Odle
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Gracia-Jean Darling
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: John L. Krauss (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gracia J. Floyd (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennett M. Hill (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Samuel L. Olde (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Rosemary Dorsa (Chair). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur Jordan Foundation
How much does Arthur Jordan Foundation give each year?
Arthur Jordan Foundation gave $645K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $584K across 40 grants.
What is Arthur Jordan Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur Jordan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,652, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur Jordan Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Arthur Jordan Foundation give grants?
Arthur Jordan Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (49 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Arthur Jordan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur Jordan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur Jordan Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur Jordan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ($262,985), Indy Hunger Network ($25,000) and Indianapolis Children's Choir ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur Jordan Foundation?
Arthur Jordan Foundation reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $748K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $847K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur Jordan Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its interests as arts and culture, with particular emphasis on music; community-based education programs; human services that strengthen communities through direct service, especially to meet basic needs; and organizations and programs that support Indianapolis as a thriving, vibrant, and welcoming community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur Jordan Foundation?
Submit a request through the foundation’s online application system; applications are not accepted by other methods. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur Jordan Foundation's EIN?
Arthur Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0428850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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