Barnraisers Inc
Mission is to care for and support orphaned and underprivileged youth. Our group provides support for sustainable projects and specifc needs designed to improve children's lives.
Barnraisers Inc at a glance
In short: Barnraisers Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,425
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,238
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $49,727
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Barnraisers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Inc ($50K). Together the top 6 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $261K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ben's Ranch Carmel, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Family Hope Inc Carmel, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Zoey's Place Child Advocacy Center Greenfield, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Reins to Recovery North Vernon, IN | General Support | $5,425 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,727 | $190,590 | $167,992 | $145,425 | 6 |
| 2023 | $27,129 | $191,401 | $270,287 | $261,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $106,015 | $161,995 | $101,510 | $90,000 | 7 |
| 2021 | $45,530 | $70,871 | $53,204 | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,263 | $75,625 | $69,899 | — | — |
About Barnraisers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Barnraisers Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fishers, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $145K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barnraisers Inc is led by Brian Case, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Case
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Chittenden
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mosely
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Prothero
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken McKnight
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lu Strom
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Marker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sheek
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rigney
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Wixom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Belange
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Cate
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avery Boxell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Selvidge
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Wise
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Harmon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jason Richmond (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kendra Fauth-Edwards (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Rigney (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Barnraisers Inc
How much does Barnraisers Inc give each year?
Barnraisers Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $261K across 8 grants.
What is Barnraisers Inc's typical grant size?
Barnraisers Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,238, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Barnraisers Inc give grants?
Barnraisers Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Barnraisers Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barnraisers Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Barnraisers Inc's largest grantees?
Barnraisers Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Inc ($50,000), Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation ($50,000) and Ben's Ranch ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barnraisers Inc?
Barnraisers Inc reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $191K.
What is Barnraisers Inc?
Barnraisers Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Fishers, IN. It holds $50K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Barnraisers Inc's EIN?
Barnraisers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0585743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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