Clarence E Custer and Inez R Custer
Clarence E Custer and Inez R Custer Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Columbus, Indiana. Established in 1985, the foundation operates as a domestic nonprofit corporation with perpetual status. The foundation's primary purpose is to use earnings from investments for exempt charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$355K
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
35
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+2.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on distributing earnings from its investment portfolio to support charitable purposes. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Scholarships
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Indiana.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused on Indiana, with particular activity in the Columbus area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $5,069,741
- Total revenues: $420,259
- Total expenses: $427,455
- Number of employees: 0
Historical Assets (2013):
- Total assets: $4,858,002
- Income: $738,278
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,069,741 | $5,077,781 | $5,246,366 |
| Revenue | $420,259 | $296,418 | $395,533 |
| Expenses | $427,455 | $465,178 | $560,360 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $357,255 | $399,763 | $335,269 |
| Net Investment Income | $353,550 | $231,003 | $174,085 |
| Distributable Amount | $405,758 | $398,363 | $362,072 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is administered through Irwin Union Bank, with William A. Helmbrecht listed as the registered agent.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | — | $650 |
| STEVE CAROTHERS | DIRECTOR | — | $650 |
| JAMES HOLLAND | SECRETARY | — | $650 |
| RICHARD H WEAVER | DIRECTOR | — | $650 |
| SAM PENTZER | VICE PRESIDENT | — | $650 |
| SETH A KEELE | DIRECTOR | — | $650 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 929 Columbus, IN 47202
Principal Office Address: 125 3rd Street Columbus, IN 47202
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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