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Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Winamac, IN EIN: 35-2127564 Website

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is a public charity based in Winamac, Indiana. It makes grants and awards scholarships, with its grant application materials focused on charitable programs and projects benefiting Pulaski County residents.

Key facts about Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc

In short: Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $134K), mostly in Indiana. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
35-2127564
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,417,622
Grants made (2024)
18
Average grant
$134,312
Median grant
$20,048
New grantees (estimate)
22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024)
Total assets
$15,957,305
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation accepts applications through its online grant process. Full details ↓
Deadline
Community Grant applications are due February 1, April 1, and October 1, by 11:59 p.m.

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$16.0M

+1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.4M

+664.4% YoY

Grant Count

18

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$134K

+791.8% YoY

Is Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc open to new grantees?

22%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $517K; repeat grants $25K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.

  • 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 555% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to encourage and administer endowed funds, make grants to public charitable organizations, and conduct charitable activities. Its filing also says it may make grants or gifts directly to individuals for purposes such as scholarships and student aid.

The foundation’s website lists field-of-interest areas including adult education; agriculture-related programs and causes; support for disabled adults; early childhood literacy; educationally disadvantaged children or adults; environmental causes; health and wellness; and wildlife conservation, habitat management, conservation education, and outdoor recreation education.

Its 2024 filing says grants went to local nonprofit organizations and charitable programs and organizations, and that scholarships went to local students, mostly recent high school graduates. Among the 2024 recipients, PACE described its mission as helping previously incarcerated people and their families lead productive and responsible lives in their communities. The Pulaski County Historical Society described its purpose as protecting and displaying donated historical items of public interest and protecting, repairing, and restoring historical resources.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling **$398,502**. Grant amounts ranged from **$7,845 to $65,349**, with a median of **$17,178**.

Review Cycle

. Applicants are encouraged to discuss projects with the foundation before applying. A signed grant agreement is required before funds are released, and projects are generally expected to be completed within 12 months. The filing says grant reports are required at the end of the grant period and that the foundation monitors compliance with grant agreements.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s website says its Community Grants support charitable programs and projects benefiting Pulaski County, Indiana. In filing year 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 2% to recipients in Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

WinamacFrancesvilleSouth BendChicagoMedaryvilleMerrillvilleSan PierreStar CityCulverDublinFracesvilleIndianapolisLa PorteLafayetteMononValparaiso

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M6 grants2020 11 grants2021 12 grants2022 21 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $2.4M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Community Foundation of Pulaski Properties Inc: $2.0MCommunity Foundation ofPulaski Properties Inc$2.0MThe Uptown Project Inc: $65KThe Uptown Project Inc$65KPace: $58KPace$58KMedaryville White Post Volunteer Fire Department Inc: $52KMedaryville White PostVolunteer Fire Department Inc$52KPulaski County Historical Society: $30KPulaski County HistoricalSociety$30KWinamac Early Learning Academy: $30KWinamac Early Learning Academy$30KTown of Winamac: $28KTown of Winamac$28KSt Luke Community Church: $27KSt Luke Community Church$27KPulaski County Library: $23KPulaski County Library$23KPulaski Memorial Hospital: $17KPulaski Memorial Hospital$17K

The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Pulaski Properties Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

59<$50K7$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 68 (87%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Pulaski Properties Inc Winamac, INTransfer to Supp Org$2,019,120
The Uptown Project Inc Francesville, INCommunity Develop.$65,349
Pace Winamac, INGrant Distribution$57,794
Medaryville White Post Volunteer Fire Department Inc Medaryville, INCPR Devices$52,435
Pulaski County Historical Society Winamac, INCharitable Support$30,483
Winamac Early Learning Academy Winamac, INChildcare$30,000
Town of Winamac Winamac, INCharitable Support$28,308
St Luke Community Church San Pierre, INCharitable Support$27,458
Pulaski County Library Winamac, INCharitable Support$22,917
Pulaski Memorial Hospital Winamac, INCharitable Support$17,178

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2024 $15,957,305 $3,614,574 $3,694,689 $398,502 17
2023 $15,792,563 $1,055,482 $1,142,943 $316,278 21
2022 $14,459,159 $2,586,798 $1,056,859 $283,888 12
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$15,957,305$15,792,563$14,459,159
Revenue$3,614,574$1,055,482$2,586,798
Expenses$3,694,689$1,142,943$1,056,859
Net Investment Income$1,522,423$436,942$395,745

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Kaye Beall, president; Jill Kasten, vice president; Kurt Dickey, treasurer; Vicki Overmyer, secretary; and directors Pam Burger, Katie DeGroot, Brandy Goble, Karen Jones, Robert Klitzman, and Bill Peppers.

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc is led by Kaye Beall, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kaye Beall

    President

    Vice President → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Jones

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pam Burger

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Klitzman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Sass

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Degroot

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Peppers

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christian Smith

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandy Goble

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joey Schlatter

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Wegner

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Zahrt

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leeann Wright

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $25K (2022) → $69K (2024)

  • Kurt Dickey

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vicki Overmyer

    Secretary

    President → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Kasten

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (12)
  • Former: Greg Malott (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Missy Culp (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Shane Pilarski (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Rhonda Lower (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Barb Schultz (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Leslie Link (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Paul Gilsinger (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ron Kruger (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Darlene Mellon (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Julie Hanus (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Wendy Rose (2020–2021) — Executive Di
  • Former: Dan Murphy (2020) — Director

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 2024 IRS filing

Leeann Wright — Executive Di: $69KLeeann WrightExecutive Di$69K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Leeann Wright (Executive Di).

Contact

Mailing address: 221 N Monticello St, Winamac, IN 46996-1331
Phone: (574) 946-0906
Website: https://cfopc.org

Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc

How much does Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc give each year?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $316K across 21 grants.

What is Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's typical grant size?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,048, and its average grant was $134,312, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc that year got $517K on average.

Where does Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc give grants?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winamac, IN (9 grants) and South Bend, IN (2 grants).

Does Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (11 grants).

Who are Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's largest grantees?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Pulaski Properties Inc ($2,019,120), The Uptown Project Inc ($65,349) and Pace ($57,794), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.

What does Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to encourage and administer endowed funds, make grants to public charitable organizations, and conduct charitable activities. Its filing also says it may make grants or gifts directly to individuals for purposes such as scholarships and student aid. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc?

The foundation accepts applications through its online grant process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's EIN?

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2127564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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