Ihsaa Foundation Inc
The purpose of the Ihsaa Foundation is to be organized and operated exclusively for the charitable benefits of ihsaa member schools and their student athletes. The foundation shall maintain a fund and use the income generated from the fund to promote the educational purposes of the Indiana high school athletic association, inc. Its member schools and support deserving student athletes in their pursuit of post-secondary education.
Ihsaa Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,595,721
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $632,864
- +222.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $63,678
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $321,632
- +166.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ihsaa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,595,721 | $632,864 | $321,632 | — | — | $63,678 |
| 2024 | $1,204,840 | $196,284 | $120,701 | — | — | $50,562 |
| 2023 | $1,094,192 | $168,393 | $88,636 | — | — | $18,506 |
| 2022 | $930,852 | $290,683 | $130,228 | $15,000 | 1 | $7,145 |
| 2021 | $888,413 | $419,917 | $268,899 | $7,500 | 1 | $86,746 |
About Ihsaa Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ihsaa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ihsaa Foundation Inc is led by Chris Kaufman, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Kaufman
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$34K (2025)
Phil N. Eskew Jr.
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trip Lukemeyer
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Blake Ress
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Cox
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sandgren
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Neidig
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Barker
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mossbrucker
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kaiser
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Clapacs
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Arnold
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Wilfong
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milt Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Gilbert
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bowlen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Teusch
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chris Conley (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Bennett (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer K. Wilfong (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Matt Wolfert (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Milton O. Thompson (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Rick Fuson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Philip N. Eskew (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Jeff Doyle (2023) — Board Member
- Former: J. Terry Clapacs (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Bush (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Lewis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nikki Woodson (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $83K, to Trip Lukemeyer (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ihsaa Foundation Inc
How large is Ihsaa Foundation Inc?
Ihsaa Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What is Ihsaa Foundation Inc?
Ihsaa Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ihsaa Foundation Inc operate?
Ihsaa Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Ihsaa Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ihsaa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2053031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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