Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc
The Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation is a private foundation based in West Lafayette, Indiana. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc gave $248K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,800
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,912
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $241,313
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (65% 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 Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4618 Penelope Ct, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: (219) 984-5915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifesong for Orphans ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 83 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 24% to recipients in Illinois. Smaller shares went to recipients in Ohio (4%), Arizona (2%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 319% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $6K (2020) to $248K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian Harvest Call West Lafayette, IN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Cornerstone Private School Wolcott, IN | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lifewise Acedemy Hilliard, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Loving Shepherd Ministries Bluffton, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| White County Community Foundatoin Monticello, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wlacc West Lafayette, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Agriinstitute - Agricultural Leader Danville, IN | Donation | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,313 | $251,000 | $251,185 | $247,800 | 25 | $247,842 | $6,697 |
| 2023 | $241,498 | $200,000 | $226,677 | $223,340 | 20 | $223,360 | $7,226 |
| 2022 | $268,175 | $150,000 | $88,043 | $82,100 | 19 | $84,703 | $4,448 |
| 2021 | $206,218 | $150,000 | $63,228 | $59,135 | 12 | $59,910 | $3,268 |
| 2020 | $119,446 | $700 | $11,878 | $5,500 | 7 | — | $396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. The organizations it supported in 2024 included groups with a range of stated missions. Lifesong for Orphans says it works to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. Cornerstone Private School says it provides children a sound education using a curriculum founded on the Holy Bible. Leadership Institute says it educates people for successful participation in government, politics, and media.
The foundation also supported FFA organizations. The Indiana FFA Foundation says it supports, funds, and promotes Indiana FFA Association and Indiana FFA Leadership Center programs and objectives. The National FFA Foundation says it furthers FFA members’ education and development, with an emphasis on agriculture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $247,800. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Apostolic Christian Harvest Call, Lifesong for Orphans, and Purdue Foundation. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Cornerstone Private School, Lifesong for Orphans, LifeWise Academy, Loving Shepherd Ministries, White County Community Foundation, and WLACC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Furrer as president and Lorene Furrer as treasurer.
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc is led by Brian Furrer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Furrer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lorene Furrer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc
How much does Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc give each year?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc gave $248K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $223K across 20 grants.
What is Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,912, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc give grants?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Lafayette, IN (3 grants), Gridley, IL (2 grants), Wolcott, IN (2 grants) and Monticello, IN (2 grants).
Does Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (17 grants) and "Financial Support" (4 grants).
Who are Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lifesong for Orphans ($60,000 across 2 grants), Apostolic Christian Harvest Call ($50,000) and Purdue Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The organizations it supported in 2024 included groups with a range of stated missions. Lifesong for Orphans says it works to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1361279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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