Charley Creek Foundation Inc
The corporation is organized exclusively for educational, charitable and scientific purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code, as a section 509(a)(3) type I supporting organization performing the functions of or carrying out the purposes of the honeywell foundation, inc. And historic landmarks of Indiana, inc.
Charley Creek Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charley Creek Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $477K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,430,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $476,667
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charley Creek Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charley Creek Inn Hospitality LLC ($1.4M). Together the top 3 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charley Creek Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $820K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charley Creek Inn Hospitality LLC Wabash, IN | Operations | $1,400,000 |
| Honeywell Foundation Inc Wabash, IN | Performing Arts | $15,000 |
| Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc DBA Indiana Landmarks Indianapolis, IN | Landmark Preservation | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,087,584 | $1,546,370 | $1,430,000 | 3 | — | $2,185,665 |
| 2023 | $31,921,303 | $1,438,541 | $1,701,798 | $1,220,000 | 3 | $1,222,850 | $1,070,356 |
| 2022 | $32,189,803 | $781,279 | $1,688,922 | $1,220,000 | 3 | $1,222,700 | $781,614 |
| 2021 | $33,142,030 | $2,206,406 | $1,292,713 | $820,000 | 3 | $822,500 | $1,835,523 |
| 2020 | $32,729,568 | $1,204,785 | $1,686,141 | $1,220,000 | 3 | — | $775,786 |
About Charley Creek Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Charley Creek Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Wabash, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charley Creek Foundation Inc is led by Daniel H. Ford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel H. Ford
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Aruffo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsh Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Ford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Ford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tod Minnich
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Charley Creek Foundation Inc
How much does Charley Creek Foundation Inc give each year?
Charley Creek Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Charley Creek Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charley Creek Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $476,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charley Creek Foundation Inc give grants?
Charley Creek Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wabash, IN (2 grants).
Does Charley Creek Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Charley Creek Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Charley Creek Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charley Creek Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2132203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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