Ehret Family Foundation Inc
Ehret Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported 33 grants totaling $625,348 to charitable organizations, including Catholic churches and charities, educational institutions, and organizations providing support and services to women and families.
Ehret Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ehret Family Foundation Inc gave $625K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $625,348
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $18,950
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $126,357
- -83.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ehret Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1105 W 136Th St, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (812) 598-8171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ehret Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc ($125K). Together the top 10 received $518K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (57%), Wisconsin (16%), Ohio (12%), California (6%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ehret Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 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
In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Marian University Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $60,005 |
| Saint Mary Star of the Sea Sausalito, CA | General Fund | $38,333 |
| The Culture Project International Wynnewood, PA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Women's Care Center Inc South Bend, IN | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $20,010 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey St Meinrad, IN | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,357 | $6,355 | $629,998 | $625,348 | 33 | $627,673 | $4,030 | $19,129 |
| 2024 | $750,000 | $750,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $7,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ehret Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, churches, and social-service organizations. Marian University describes its own mission as educating the whole person and preparing students for professional service and leadership. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis says it provides human services rooted in Catholic social values, while Women’s Care Center says it provides counseling, support, and education to help women have healthy babies, become nurturing parents, and build strong families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $625,348. Grants ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $125,000 to St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc, $100,000 to Marian University Inc, $75,000 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Foundation, and $60,005 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Inc. These grants were listed for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julia Ehret as president; William Adam Ehret as vice president/treasurer; David Bower as secretary; and William W Ehret and Stephanie Meyer as board members.
Ehret Family Foundation Inc is led by Julia Ehret, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Ehret
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bower
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stephanie Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
William W. Ehret
Vice President, Treasurer & Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Ehret Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ehret Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc gave $625K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ehret Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,950, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ehret Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (16%) and Ohio (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (14 grants), Evansville, IN (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ehret Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ehret Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ehret Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Indianapolis Inc ($125,000), Marian University Inc ($100,000) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ehret Family Foundation Inc?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc reported $126K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $628K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ehret Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, churches, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ehret Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ehret Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ehret Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1626701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Ehret Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ehret Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ehret-family-foundation-inc-morg_451b9259568f484ba4387ad5083943b1
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