Everwise Foundation Inc
Everwise Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. The foundation describes its work as focused on lifelong learning and supports education through financial education, mentoring, scholarships, educational programs, and member matching initiatives.
Everwise Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Everwise Foundation Inc gave $268K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,591
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,695
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,519,005
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (18 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Everwise Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Everwise Credit Union. A grant request form is available online or upon request. Awards are for financial education or empowerment programs; scholarships and grants awarded through an accredited college, university, or other scholarship-granting or distribution organization for selected students; high-impact educational programs; and member matching initiatives.
- Review Cycle
- March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- Deadline
- March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Everwise Credit Union
Mailing address: 110 South Main St, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (800) 552-4745
Website: https://everwisecu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everwise Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwill Industries of Michiana ($25K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($22,674), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations in South Bend, Indianapolis, Valparaiso, Hammond, and other Indiana communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Everwise Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 43 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2019) to $268K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Michiana South Bend, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Beacon Health Foundation South Bend, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Centrl Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Playworks Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Library Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| St Joseph County Public Library South Bend, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana Inc Hammond, IN | General | $9,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Indiana Inc Valparaiso, IN | General | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,519,005 | $320,691 | $274,341 | $267,591 | 57 | $267,621 | $37,445 | $80,894 |
| 2023 | $1,472,655 | $325,653 | $210,114 | $204,500 | 41 | $204,530 | $30,279 | $70,185 |
| 2022 | $1,357,116 | $917,369 | $217,599 | $212,930 | 45 | $213,179 | $16,986 | $61,336 |
| 2021 | $657,346 | $287,296 | $207,515 | $204,472 | 50 | $205,226 | $14,707 | $32,873 |
| 2020 | $577,565 | $432,441 | $224,034 | $220,834 | 50 | — | $12,720 | $25,288 |
| 2019 | $369,158 | $114,707 | $193,124 | $190,833 | 40 | — | $19,915 | $21,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everwise Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as supporting lifelong learning. Its stated funding areas include programs that build money-management skills; mentoring that helps students develop and reach their potential; scholarships awarded through accredited colleges, universities, or other scholarship-granting organizations; high-impact educational programs from preschool through adult education; and member matching for education-focused causes. Students cannot apply directly to the foundation for scholarships.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. Goodwill Industries of Michiana says it provides employment training, job placement, and other community services to people including those with disabilities, people lacking education or job experience, and households facing economic challenges. College Mentors for Kids says it connects children in grades 1–6 with college students through weekly on-campus activities. TeenWorks says it empowers teens to achieve excellence in college, career, and community. The Elkhart Education Foundation says it connects community support with education and resources for children’s learning. Other 2024 recipients included Beacon Health Foundation, whose stated mission is to deliver outstanding care and inspire health, and Valparaiso Creative Council, which says it supports local arts efforts through educational, programmatic, and marketing services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $267,591. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Michiana; $15,000 each to Beacon Health Foundation, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, and Playworks Indiana; and $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, and St. Joseph County Public Library.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Everwise Foundation Inc is led by Vincent Henderson, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vincent Henderson
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Aranowski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Morales
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dubois
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Golichowski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rousseve
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Vasquez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Maas
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thea Kelly
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Marsh (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Everwise Foundation Inc
How much does Everwise Foundation Inc give each year?
Everwise Foundation Inc gave $268K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 41 grants.
What is Everwise Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Everwise Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,695, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Everwise Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Everwise Foundation Inc give grants?
Everwise Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (15 grants), South Bend, IN (8 grants), Valparaiso, IN (3 grants) and Elkhart, IN (3 grants).
Does Everwise Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Everwise Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship & Financial Assistance" (14 grants).
Who are Everwise Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Everwise Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Goodwill Industries of Michiana ($25,000), Beacon Health Foundation ($15,000) and Girl Scouts of Centrl Indiana ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($22,674), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Everwise Foundation Inc?
Everwise Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Everwise Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as supporting lifelong learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everwise Foundation Inc?
Contact Everwise Credit Union. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Everwise Foundation Inc's EIN?
Everwise Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1939838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Everwise Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/everwise-foundation-inc-morg_f65d571bf0ad48909ebb083f905ee421
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