Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 81-6937849

Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $621K. Net investment income was $1.8M.

Key facts about Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation

EIN: 81-6937849
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $620,940
Grants made (2024): 15
Average grant: $41,396
Median grant: $20,000
New grantees (estimate): 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024)
Total assets: $12,967,754
Primary geography: Indiana (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (92%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (9 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $44K. How we count

Medians: $23K first-time, $10K repeat.

87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$13.0M

+9.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$621K

-0.0% YoY

Grant Count

-6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+6.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $641K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $568K (92%)

Texas $40K (6%)

Florida $10K (2%)

Arizona $3K (0%)

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Colorado Florida Indiana New York Texas

Cities

IndianapolisCarmelWarrenWoodvilleJacksonvillePhoenixBloomingtonNew YorkWestminster

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,967,754	$11,806,507	$12,331,925
Revenue	$1,956,843	$256,350	$599,803
Expenses	$759,683	$765,675	$791,553
Qualifying Distributions	$624,565	$623,250	$652,750
Net Investment Income	$1,849,500	$197,135	$503,828
Distributable Amount	$640,633	$625,856	$643,145

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

58 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Indianapolis Zoological Society ($320,000), International School of Indiana ($100,000), Central Indiana Land Trust ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Indianapolis Zoological Society Indianapolis, IN	To support general operations	$320,000
International School of Indiana Indianapolis, IN	To support general operations	$100,000
Central Indiana Land Trust Indianapolis, IN	To support general operations	$50,000
IU Foundation Bloomington, IN	To support general operations	$25,000
Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve Warren, TX	To support general operations	$20,000
Heritage Village Museum Woodville, TX	To support general operations	$20,000
Adoptions of Indiana Carmel, IN	To support general operations	$20,000
Harrison Center for the Arts Inc Indianapolis, IN	To support general operations	$20,000
Wounded Warrior Jacksonville, FL	To support general operations	$10,000
East Side Crusaders Lacrosse Club Indianapolis, IN	To support general operation	$8,440

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation?

Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation holds $13.0M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $621K in 2024.

Where does Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation operate?

Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, New York, Texas.

What size grants does Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $621K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $641K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6937849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.