Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc is an Indianapolis, Indiana, private foundation. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that it was voluntarily dissolved, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc gave $729K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $728,500
- +370.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,227
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10002 Indian Lake Blvd North, Indianapolis, IN 46236
Phone: (317) 238-6256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($202K). Together the top 10 received $727K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 26 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 28% to Georgia, and 21% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 7185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 845% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $729K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $729K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | The Schindler Fund | $202,000 |
| YMCA Lawrence Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $200,000 |
| The Patriot Fund Inc Mount Laural, NJ | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Indianapolis Metropolitan Motorcycle Drill Team Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| The White River Yacht Club Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| The Lord's Pantry at Anna's House Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Carmel, IN | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Noble of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $89,196 | $731,062 | $728,500 | 11 | $728,500 | $38,589 | $86,215 |
| 2023 | $1,847,411 | $94,074 | $156,460 | $155,000 | 3 | $155,000 | $76,612 | $93,713 |
| 2022 | $1,909,797 | $26,994 | $101,480 | $100,000 | 11 | $100,000 | $21,309 | $99,601 |
| 2021 | $1,984,283 | $13 | $15,730 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $8,004 | $98,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the National Christian Foundation, the YMCA Lawrence, the Patriot Fund, and several Indianapolis-area organizations.
The National Christian Foundation says it accepts gifts, liquidates property, and grants proceeds to charitable organizations. The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House describes its work as providing food and services to people who cannot afford day-to-day expenses. The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation says it promotes jazz appreciation and education, and works to preserve jazz’s legacy and promote its future in Indianapolis. The People Helping People Network says it works with Center of Hope Coalition partners to help people affected by natural disasters and economic hardships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $728,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $202,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest reported grants were $202,000 to the National Christian Foundation for the Schindler Fund; $200,000 to YMCA Lawrence for its general fund; $150,000 to the Patriot Fund for its general fund; and $100,000 to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Motorcycle Drill Team for its general fund. Other grants included $25,000 each to Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and the White River Yacht Club Foundation, both for their general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edwin T French III, Robert C Hutson, and Paul B Schafer as directors.
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edwin T. French III
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul B. Schafer
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Hutson
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc
How much does Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc give each year?
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc gave $729K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 3 grants.
What is Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $66,227, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc give grants?
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (28%) and New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (8 grants).
Does Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($202,000), YMCA Lawrence ($200,000) and The Patriot Fund Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the National Christian Foundation, the YMCA Lawrence, the Patriot Fund, and several Indianapolis-area organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4387307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Hoosier Sudz 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hoosier-sudz-foundation-inc-morg_8f40d0a684834e54b6ca4a614295441f
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