Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. In its 2026 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $107,880, all to recipients in Indiana.
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $108K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $107,880
- +61.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,495
- +14.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,806,054
- +3.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1602, South Bend, IN 46634
Phone: (574) 235-2952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts ($13K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2025) to $134K (2022). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts Warsaw, IN | General Support | $13,000 |
| Grace College Winona Lake, IN | Support Music and Athletic | $8,250 |
| Joe's Kids Inc Warsaw, IN | General Support | $8,000 |
| Boomerang Backpacks Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Support | $8,000 |
| Kosciusko County Teen Court Inc Warsaw, IN | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Kosciusko Literacy Services Warsaw, IN | Books for Book Club | $6,500 |
| The Beaman Home Warsaw, IN | Book Drive | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nei Warsaw, IN | Support for Kids | $5,200 |
| Baker Youth Club Warsaw, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko Cty Warsaw, IN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,806,054 | $189,940 | $134,927 | $107,880 | 24 | $107,880 | $168,358 | $98,968 |
| 2025 | $1,750,574 | $270,413 | $84,820 | $67,000 | 17 | $67,000 | $256,263 | $95,817 |
| 2024 | $1,565,784 | $113,583 | $115,984 | $89,530 | 24 | $89,530 | $107,854 | $92,751 |
| 2023 | $1,568,643 | $297,036 | $128,707 | $106,251 | 20 | $106,251 | $291,520 | $90,641 |
| 2022 | $1,400,783 | $170,433 | $155,163 | $133,615 | 21 | $133,615 | $164,705 | $99,592 |
| 2021 | $1,386,143 | $83,691 | $110,497 | $92,500 | 14 | — | $78,366 | $88,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Boomerang Backpacks Inc says its mission is to provide weekend food to low-income elementary students and offer community-service learning opportunities to high school students. Joe’s Kids Inc describes itself as a pediatric clinic helping children with diverse abilities through care, community, and connection. Baker Youth Club says it works with Kosciusko County youth to shape an educated, healthy, and social identity based on Christian values.
Other 2026 recipients include Lost Sparrows Inc, which says it works to empower families, caregivers, and communities to protect vulnerable children, and Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc, which describes its work as pregnancy counseling, adolescent pregnancy prevention, and child care programs for teens. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $107,880. Grants ranged from $480 to $13,000, with a median grant of $4,500.
Among its largest 2026 grants were $13,000 to Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts for general support; $8,250 to Grace College to support music and athletics; $8,000 each to Joe’s Kids Inc for general support and Boomerang Backpacks Inc for support; and $7,000 to Kosciusko County Teen Court Inc for its general fund. Other grants included $6,500 to Kosciusko Literacy Services for books for a book club, $6,000 to The Beaman Home for a book drive, and $5,200 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nei for support for kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tom Tearney, Tammy Keirn, and Doug Hanes as members, and 1st Source Bank as trustee.
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
1st Source Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Doug Hanes
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Tearney
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Keirn
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chad Miner (2021–2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to 1ST Source Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gave $108K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $67K across 17 grants.
What is Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2026 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,495, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX that year got $2K on average.
Where does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warsaw, IN (16 grants) and Winona Lake, IN (3 grants).
Does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2026 grantees include Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts ($13,000), Grace College ($8,250) and Joe's Kids Inc ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2147875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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