Bmam Foundation Inc
Bmam Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including youth ministry, humanitarian relief, child protection, food assistance, and support for people facing hardship.
Bmam Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bmam Foundation Inc gave $36K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Indiana. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,220
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,012
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $11,171
- -71.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bmam Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Potential recipients that are not public charities are required to submit a grant application detailing the need, background, and intended use of the funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert A Luginbill
Mailing address: 12047 Sail Place Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (317) 750-0810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bmam Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Life ($5K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Indiana received the largest share of grant dollars at 21%, followed by Colorado at 14%, North Carolina at 11%, and the District of Columbia and Washington at 10% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bmam Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Support of program to introduce adolescents to jesus christ and help them grow in their faith | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Relief Boone, NC | To provide resources to provide relief and evangelism worldwide | $4,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | To rescue and restore children trapped in modern slavery | $3,500 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Support the mission of christians working to help communities lift themselves out of poverty for good | $3,470 |
| Set Free Ministries Wyoming, MI | Christian counseling service that helps bring god's healing and wholeness to hurting people worldwide | $3,000 |
| Good News Ministries Indianapolis, IN | To help provide for the needy and poor in Indiana | $2,600 |
| Heartbeat International Columbus, OH | Ministry to reach and rescue lives through a network of pregnancy resource centers, clinics, maternity homes and adoption agencies all over the world | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | To protect children in crisis worldwide and provide a healthy start in life, an opportunity to learn and protection from harm; to help children around the world grow up healthy, educated and safe | $2,000 |
| Sheltering Wings Danville, IN | Program Provides Safe Shelter to Those Fleeing Abuse | $2,000 |
| Christ Fellowship Church Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Mission is to impact our world with the love and message of jesus christ | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,171 | $10,000 | $37,536 | $36,220 | 18 | $36,220 | — | $79 |
| 2024 | $38,707 | $40,022 | $40,082 | $38,320 | 19 | $38,320 | — | $1,184 |
| 2023 | $38,767 | $40,000 | $38,651 | $37,109 | 19 | $37,109 | — | $1,257 |
| 2022 | $37,418 | $40,000 | $41,765 | $39,348 | 15 | $39,348 | — | $1,080 |
| 2021 | $39,183 | $42,001 | $27,003 | $26,625 | 13 | $26,625 | $1 | $50 |
| 2020 | $24,185 | $30,004 | $31,229 | $29,763 | 14 | — | $4 | $937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bmam Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included faith-based organizations and organizations addressing humanitarian relief, poverty, child welfare, pregnancy support, food insecurity, and abuse.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Young Life says it helps adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including weekly meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities to address poverty and injustice. Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. Sheltering Wings reported that its program provides safe shelter to people fleeing abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $36,220 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 to Young Life; $4,000 to Samaritan’s Purse International Relief; $3,500 to International Justice Mission; $3,470 to World Vision; and $3,000 to Set Free Ministries. Other recipients included Good News Ministries ($2,600), Heartbeat International ($2,000), Save the Children ($2,000), Sheltering Wings ($2,000), Christ Fellowship Church ($2,000), Circle City Relief ($1,000), and Feeding America ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A. Luginbill as president, treasurer, and director; Margaret A. Luginbill as secretary and director; and Anne C. Frank and Michael R. Luginbill as directors.
Bmam Foundation Inc is led by Robert A. Luginbill, President, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Luginbill
President, Treasurer & Director
President Treasurer Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne C. Frank
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Luginbill
Secretary & Director
Secretary Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Luginbill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bmam Foundation Inc
How much does Bmam Foundation Inc give each year?
Bmam Foundation Inc gave $36K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 19 grants.
What is Bmam Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bmam Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,012, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bmam Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bmam Foundation Inc give grants?
Bmam Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does Bmam Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Bmam Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bmam Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bmam Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Young Life ($5,000), Samaritan's Purse International Relief ($4,000) and International Justice Mission ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bmam Foundation Inc?
Bmam Foundation Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bmam Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included faith-based organizations and organizations addressing humanitarian relief, poverty, child welfare, pregnancy support, food insecurity, and abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bmam Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bmam Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bmam Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2089228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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