Arvin Sango Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker MADISON, IN EIN: 35-2062360

The Arvin Sango Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1999 and based in Madison, Indiana. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting community development and charitable causes primarily in Indiana and Kentucky.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

+1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$244K

+73.2% YoY

Grant Count

+21.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+42.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arvin Sango Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses include:

Education
Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Human Services
Housing
Homelessness
Heart Disease Research

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $122,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Madison and Jefferson County communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $936K (97%)

Kentucky $13K (1%)

Michigan $10K (1%)

New York $2K (0%)

Pennsylvania $1K (0%)

States

Indiana Kentucky Michigan New York Pennsylvania

Cities

AuroraBedfordBloomingtonColumbusDeputyDillsboroDupontEminenceHanoverHenry CountyLagrangeMadisonMalvernMiltonNew CastleNew YorkScottsburgVersaillesVevayWhitmore Lake

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $3,164,936
Total Revenue: $308,136
Total Expenses: $252,842
Net Income: $55,294
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income and Dividends: $80,119
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $228,017
Giving Rate: 7.6% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,164,936	$3,109,642	$3,237,702
Revenue	$308,136	$22,173	$26,647
Expenses	$252,842	$150,233	$382,619
Qualifying Distributions	$244,016	$140,919	$358,268
Net Investment Income	$299,310	$60,342	$75,690
Distributable Amount	$190,105	$176,773	$194,678

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

132 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jefferson County 4-h ($121,510), City of Madison ($25,000), Madison Main Street Program ($20,525).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIG BROTHERSBIG SISITERS MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$1,000
BREE'S BLESSINGS SCOTTSBURG, IN	SPONSOR	$10,231
CITY OF MADISON MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$1,200
GIRLS INC MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$550
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$1,000
HISTORIC MADISON INC MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$1,000
JEFFERSON CO PUBLIC LIBRARY HANOVER, IN	SPONSOR	$6,400
JEFFERSON COUNTY 4-H MADISON, IN	SPONSOR	$121,510
JEFFERSON COUNTY UNITED WAY MADISON, IN	PLEDGE	$12,525

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Scott Hubbard serves as President of the Arvin Sango Foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SCOTT HUBBARD	PRESIDENT	—	—
KEVIN ORRILL	VICE PRESIDE	—	—
SANDY SAILER	SECRETARY	—	—
DAN GRADY	TREASURER	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In February 2023, the Arvin Sango Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary as a member of the Jefferson County and Madison community. To mark this milestone, the foundation pledged $250,000 to the Madison Super Overlook Project—the largest single company donation for the project at that time. According to foundation leadership, this pledge reflected the organization's commitment to Madison's growth and its vision of the Super Overlook Project as a premier riverfront destination for outdoor events and community gathering.

[PDF] Page 10098 May 11, 2022 Madison, Indiana The Board of School ...

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arvin Sango Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Philanthropy and Voluntarism • Human Services • Housing • Homelessness • Heart Disease Research

How do I apply for a grant from Arvin Sango Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 27 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $244,016 • Grant range: $1,000 to $122,000 • Median grant size: $3,000 • Typical awards: $200,000–$250,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Jefferson County 4-H Club: $121,510 (Sponsor) • Madison Main Street Program: $20,525 (Sponsor) • Jefferson County United Way: $12,525 (Pledge) **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications.

Where does Arvin Sango Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Madison and Jefferson County communities.

What size grants does Arvin Sango Foundation award?

In 2024, Arvin Sango Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $244K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Arvin Sango Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arvin Sango Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.