Callaghan Family Foundation Inc
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to 12 organizations totaling $45,000.
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Callaghan Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +52.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,750
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $802,994
- +23.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (87% 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 Callaghan Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1916 Spruce Drive, Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 447-2624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Callaghan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Marys Catholic Church ($6K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 9% to recipients in Maryland, and 4% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Callaghan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of 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 $30K (2023) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Church Fishers, IN | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Andrean High School Merrillville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Riley Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Marys Early Childhood Center Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Childrens Theraplay Foundation Carmel, IN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Carmel, IN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Cathedral High School Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| St Elizabeth Coleman Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| St Francis School Greenwood, IN | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $802,994 | $203,030 | $52,114 | $45,000 | 12 | $46,857 | $199,046 | $38,358 |
| 2023 | $652,078 | $158,259 | $55,938 | $29,500 | 11 | $31,277 | $14,062 | $32,937 |
| 2022 | $549,757 | $67,670 | $35,273 | $32,000 | 11 | $33,655 | $47,518 | $31,718 |
| 2021 | $517,360 | $57,930 | $50,683 | $38,500 | 12 | $40,040 | $35,502 | $33,386 |
| 2020 | $510,113 | $34,010 | $41,781 | $35,000 | 12 | — | $17,901 | $30,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Callaghan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic churches, schools, a university, and charitable organizations.
Among the grantees, The Children’s TherAplay Foundation describes its mission as providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children with a wide range of special needs. Bellarmine University describes its mission as educating students through undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $45,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $6,000 to St Marys Catholic Church; $5,000 each to Andrean High School and Riley Foundation; and $4,000 each to St Marys Early Childhood Center, The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Cathedral High School, and St Elizabeth Coleman.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Callaghan as vice president; John T Callaghan as president; Deborah J Callaghan as secretary; Jean M Callaghan-Hoskins as treasurer; and Joan V Castor as attorney.
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc is led by John T. Callaghan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Callaghan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah J. Callaghan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean M. Callaghan-Hoskins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan V. Castor
Attorney
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Callaghan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Callaghan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Callaghan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 11 grants.
What is Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Callaghan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Who are Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Marys Catholic Church ($6,000), Andrean High School ($5,000) and Riley Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Callaghan Family Foundation Inc?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc reported $803K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Callaghan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic churches, schools, a university, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Callaghan Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Callaghan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4371904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Callaghan Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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