Indian Paintbrush Foundation
The Indian Paintbrush Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Indian Paintbrush Foundation at a glance
In short: Indian Paintbrush Foundation gave $102.9M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5.4M), top state Indiana. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,925,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,417,105
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $1,942,801,649
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (45% 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 Indian Paintbrush Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 Penn Ave Nw 800W, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 419-7606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Indian Paintbrush Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Depauw University ($46.0M). Together the top 10 received $102.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 77 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 39% to recipients in Massachusetts. California received 11%, Wyoming 3%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Indian Paintbrush Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6.1M; repeat grants $4.9M. How we count
Medians: $425K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 674% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.4M (2020) to $108.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $102.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | Educational Support | $46,000,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc Foxborough, MA | General Support | $37,500,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Educational Support | $5,000,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Educational Support | $5,000,000 |
| College Year in Athens Inc Cambridge, MA | Educational Support | $2,800,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | Educational Support | $1,500,000 |
| St Johns Health Foundation Jackson, WY | Medical Support | $1,000,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Support | $350,000 |
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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 | $1,942,801,649 | $194,689,431 | $114,831,748 | $102,925,000 | 19 | $103,079,686 | $194,211,846 | $102,035,814 |
| 2023 | $2,111,626,309 | $-7,555,983 | $121,802,197 | $108,579,732 | 20 | $108,743,529 | $10,195,514 | $102,251,611 |
| 2022 | $2,200,768,640 | $12,532,711 | $84,865,214 | $80,805,000 | 10 | $80,812,950 | $8,902,371 | $108,170,330 |
| 2021 | $2,617,521,485 | $1,521,981,843 | $15,376,258 | $13,295,000 | 7 | $13,295,322 | $12,551,664 | $81,128,924 |
| 2020 | $498,361,138 | $592,633,457 | $12,447,639 | $6,447,604 | 21 | — | $304,776,064 | $13,006,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Indian Paintbrush Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the foundation as making contributions to preselected charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included educational, general, and medical support.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. DePauw University describes its mission as developing leaders through a commitment to the liberal arts, while College Year in Athens says it provides English-speaking students the opportunity to study Greek language and culture. St. John’s Health Foundation says it secures philanthropic support and advocates for the advancement of its health system’s mission and strategic objectives. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions address youth homelessness, LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, and reproductive and complementary health care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $102,925,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $46,000,000, with a median of $350,000. The largest grants were $46,000,000 to DePauw University for educational support and $37,500,000 to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism for general support. Other large awards included $5,000,000 each to the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Southern California for educational support, and $2,800,000 to College Year in Athens for educational support.
The foundation also awarded $2,500,000 to the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for general support, $1,000,000 to St. John’s Health Foundation for medical support, $500,000 to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for general support, and $350,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for general support. Awards to the Ali Forney Center and the Trevor Project were each $200,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven M. Rales as chairman, director, and president; Joseph O. Bunting III and Queenie H. Chung as vice presidents; and Teresa L. C. Baldwin as secretary and treasurer.
Indian Paintbrush Foundation is led by Steven M. Rales, Chairman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven M. Rales
Chairman, Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph O. Bunting III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa L. C. Baldwin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Queenie H. Chung
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Indian Paintbrush Foundation
How much does Indian Paintbrush Foundation give each year?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation gave $102.9M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108.6M across 20 grants.
What is Indian Paintbrush Foundation's typical grant size?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350,000, and its average grant was $5,417,105, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Indian Paintbrush Foundation that year got $6.1M on average.
Where does Indian Paintbrush Foundation give grants?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (39%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Jackson, WY (4 grants).
Does Indian Paintbrush Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Indian Paintbrush Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (5 grants).
Who are Indian Paintbrush Foundation's largest grantees?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Depauw University ($46,000,000), Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc ($37,500,000) and University of California Santa Barbara ($5,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Indian Paintbrush Foundation?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation reported $1.9B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Indian Paintbrush Foundation fund?
The filing describes the foundation as making contributions to preselected charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included educational, general, and medical support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Indian Paintbrush Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Indian Paintbrush Foundation's EIN?
Indian Paintbrush Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1739160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Indian Paintbrush Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Indian Paintbrush Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/indian-paintbrush-foundation-morg_6cee4de9823c4cada2db36c691a6aa7f
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