Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2024 filing states that it dissolved that year, distributed its remaining assets, and filed a final return.
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc gave $213K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $213K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,505
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $212,505
- -81.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $212,505
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a Letter of Inquiry as the material to submit and names M Klaus as the contact. The foundation dissolved in 2024 and its return is final.
- Contact
Application contact: M Klaus
Mailing address: C/O Cd Enterprises Ltd 2960 N Merid, Ian St Ste 175, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: (317) 464-2038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christel House International Inc ($213K).
Grant Size Distribution
428 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 428 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to Indiana. The filing’s award restrictions also identify K-12 education in Indiana and arts and culture in Indianapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2024) to $54.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christel House International Inc Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $212,505 |
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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 | — | $10,286 | $223,957 | $212,505 | 1 | $216,626 | $3,705 | $8,858 |
| 2023 | $213,671 | $2,320,244 | $54,247,618 | $54,003,000 | 48 | $54,203,140 | $2,299,865 | $1,923,863 |
| 2022 | $52,141,045 | $4,804,176 | $3,830,774 | $3,522,750 | 117 | $3,742,921 | $4,783,912 | $2,568,616 |
| 2021 | $51,167,643 | $11,168,476 | $2,822,097 | $2,335,000 | 126 | $2,479,951 | $10,623,962 | $2,591,790 |
| 2020 | $42,821,264 | $3,174,213 | $3,103,937 | $2,429,250 | 136 | — | $2,780,778 | $2,361,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
The filing does not state a mission. It identifies K-12 education in Indiana and arts and culture in Indianapolis, as well as other discretionary grants, as areas covered by its award restrictions.
Christel House International Inc, the foundation’s 2024 grantee, describes its mission as preparing graduates of Christel House schools to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $212,505. The grant provided general operating support to Christel House International Inc in Indianapolis. Earlier filings reported 48 grants totaling $54,003,000 in 2023 and 117 grants totaling $3,522,750 in 2022.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a Letter of Inquiry as the application material and identifies award restrictions covering K-12 education in Indiana, arts and culture in Indianapolis, and other discretionary grants.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc is led by Melynne Klaus, Executive Director, Director, Vice Chair & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melynne Klaus
Executive Director, Director, Vice Chair & Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Executive Director, Director, Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mark Willis
President, CIO & Director
President & CIO → President, CIO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl J Wendling
Director & Chair of Board
Chair → Director & Chair of Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Small
Director & Chair Governance Committee
Chair & Governance Committee → Director & Chair Governance Committee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith A DeHaan
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E DeHaan
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Egerton
CFO & Treasurer
Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $128K, to Melynne Klaus (Executive Director, Director, Vice Chair & Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc gave $213K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54.0M across 48 grants.
What does Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission. It identifies K-12 education in Indiana and arts and culture in Indianapolis, as well as other discretionary grants, as areas covered by its award restrictions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a Letter of Inquiry as the material to submit and names M Klaus as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to Indiana. The filing’s award restrictions also identify K-12 education in Indiana and arts and culture in Indianapolis.
How much is Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1939960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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