Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Established in 2005 by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company, it makes contributions to encourage religious, charitable, and educational activities and operations. Its local work includes community donation requests, while its Kingdom Advancing Grant initiative supports church programs nationally.
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 140 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Indiana. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,578,528
- -58.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 140
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,275
- -60.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $281,957
- +3638.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (39 of 139, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (83% 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 Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2027 Kingdom Advancing Grant application is scheduled to open January 4, 2027, through the Foundation’s application process. Community Donation Requests are submitted through the Foundation’s request form.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 Kingdom Advancing Grant application is due March 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. PST; grant decisions are scheduled by July 31, 2027. The 2026 application cycle, which ran from January 6 through March 31, 2026, is past.
- Deadline
- The 2027 Kingdom Advancing Grant application is due March 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Kingdom Advancing Grant Committee
Mailing address: 6400 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (800) 333-3735
Website: https://brotherhoodmutual.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rescue Ministries ($110K). Together the top 10 received $690K.
Grant Size Distribution
605 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 572 grants of 605 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of the Foundation’s grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. Florida, California, and Illinois each received 3%, and Michigan received 2%. The Foundation’s website identifies northeast Indiana as a priority for community donations and describes the Kingdom Advancing Grant as available to eligible churches in the continental United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 140 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 139 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2023 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 $1.3M (2020) to $3.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 140 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Ministries Fort Wayne, IN | General Expenses | $110,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $100,000 |
| Youth for Christ Fort Wayne, IN | General Expenses | $92,000 |
| United Adoration Fort Wayne, IN | General Expenses | $85,000 |
| Touchcare Ministry Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $70,000 |
| New Mercies Ministries Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $60,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Donation | $47,000 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Expenses | $45,000 |
| Redemption House Fort Wayne, IN | General Expenses | $41,000 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church Clovis, CA | Donation | $40,000 |
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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 | $281,957 | $1,975,413 | $1,700,998 | $1,578,528 | 140 | $1,578,528 | $1,689,024 | — |
| 2024 | $7,542 | $3,248,756 | $3,981,218 | $3,806,366 | 132 | $3,806,366 | $2,923,053 | — |
| 2023 | $740,004 | $2,314,937 | $1,960,366 | $1,769,925 | 126 | $1,769,925 | $2,083,406 | $2,856 |
| 2022 | $385,433 | $2,210,939 | $2,008,047 | $1,874,791 | 112 | $1,874,791 | $1,723,805 | — |
| 2020 | $542,351 | $1,448,831 | $1,304,022 | $1,293,855 | 95 | — | $1,176,974 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s purpose is to encourage religious, charitable, and educational activities and operations. Its work aligns with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company’s mission statement, “Advancing the Kingdom by serving the Church.”
Grantees in 2025 included organizations with varied missions. Youth for Christ described its work as sharing the message of Jesus Christ with young people, primarily in Central Indiana. United Adoration said it works to revitalize local church creativity and support artists. New Mercies Ministries described providing supportive connections, safe housing, and restorative services for women and families. Other grantees included Taylor University, whose mission is to develop servant-leaders, and Courageous Healing, which provides culturally centered counseling and mental health services with a focus on minority populations.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 140 grants totaling $1,578,528 in 2025. Grants ranged from $300 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported 2025 grants included Rescue Ministries in Fort Wayne ($110,000), Habitat for Humanity in Fort Wayne ($100,000), Youth for Christ ($92,000), United Adoration ($85,000), and Touchcare Ministry ($70,000).
The Foundation’s website describes two routes for support. Community Donation Requests are reviewed monthly, with decisions based on need, purpose, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission. Applicants must be tax-exempt charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3); Christian nonprofits and ministries serving northeast Indiana receive priority, and other charitable nonprofits serving the region may be considered.
The Kingdom Advancing Grant supports church programs or initiatives directly overseen by a Christian church in the continental United States. Eligible churches must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the IRS. Proposed initiatives must be innovative, sustainable, replicable by other churches, and intended to introduce people to Jesus or strengthen their relationship with Jesus. The application may take several hours; applicants are asked to provide the church’s constitution or bylaws and its purpose statement, statement of faith, or statement of belief, if available. The Foundation awards $150,000 annually through this program, with individual awards typically ranging from $2,500 to $35,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark A. Robison as president; Matthew G. Hirschy as treasurer; Erin E. Meyer as secretary; and Jessica M. Inniger, Christopher R. Harvey, Drew A. Smith, Steve W. Case, and Kathy Bruce as vice presidents. The Foundation’s website identifies Kathy Bruce as its director, a role she has held since 2022.
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc is led by Mark A Robison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark A Robison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin E Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew G Hirschy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve W Case
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher R Harvey
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jessica M Inniger
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathy Bruce
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Drew A Smith
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mitzi L Thomas (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Harvey (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kathleen J Turpin (2020) — Vice President
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 Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc
How much does Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc give each year?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 140 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 132 grants.
What is Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,275, across 140 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc give grants?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (82 grants), Auburn, IN (6 grants), Bluffton, IN (3 grants) and Leo, IN (2 grants).
Does Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 140) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (95 grants).
Who are Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rescue Ministries ($110,000), Habitat for Humanity ($100,000) and Youth for Christ ($92,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc reported $282K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s purpose is to encourage religious, charitable, and educational activities and operations. Its work aligns with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company’s mission statement, “Advancing the Kingdom by serving the Church.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc?
The 2027 Kingdom Advancing Grant application is scheduled to open January 4, 2027, through the Foundation’s application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3618117. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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