German American Foundation
German American Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jasper, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $38K.
German American Foundation at a glance
In short: German American Foundation gave $38K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,842
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,730
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,730
- Total assets
- $37,459
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who German American Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Mind Body and Soul Corp ($5K). Together the top 8 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How German American Foundation gives
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $40K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Mind Body and Soul Corp Jasper, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,731 |
| Dubois County 4H Council Jasper, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,731 |
| Indiana Special Olympics Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
| Southern Indiana Resource Solutions Inc Boonville, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
| Celestine Park Celestine, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
| Dubois County Community Foundation Jasper, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
| Healing Hearts and Hooves Huntingburg, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
| Dubois County Humane Society Jasper, IN | General Charitable Support | $4,730 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,459 | $31,325 | $37,842 | $37,842 | 8 | $37,842 | $1,532 |
| 2024 | $43,976 | $41,959 | $40,192 | $39,292 | 8 | $39,292 | $1,057 |
| 2023 | $42,209 | $44,899 | $25,334 | $18,748 | 9 | $18,748 | $1,180 |
| 2022 | $22,644 | $24,511 | $31,286 | $20,856 | 4 | $20,856 | $943 |
| 2021 | $29,419 | $33,672 | $39,548 | $39,546 | 15 | $39,548 | $1,261 |
| 2020 | $35,295 | $42,735 | $34,485 | $34,485 | 15 | — | $1,545 |
| 2019 | $27,045 | $35,374 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 7 | — | $817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, German American Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
German American Foundation is led by D. Neil Dauby, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
D. Neil Dauby
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley M. Rust
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Jackson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Neil D. Dauby (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Mark A. Schoreder (2021) — President
- Former: Clay W. Ewing (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Mark A. Schroeder (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 German American Foundation
How much does German American Foundation give each year?
German American Foundation gave $38K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 8 grants.
What is German American Foundation's typical grant size?
German American Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,730, and its average grant was $4,730, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does German American Foundation give grants?
German American Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jasper, IN (4 grants).
Does German American Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of German American Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are German American Foundation's largest grantees?
German American Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Operation Mind Body and Soul Corp ($4,731), Dubois County 4H Council ($4,731) and Indiana Special Olympics Inc ($4,730), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is German American Foundation?
German American Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is German American Foundation's EIN?
German American Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6024519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
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