Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation
The Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation is a private foundation based in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to community and national organizations and provides scholarships for graduates of Indiana County schools.
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation gave $32K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,494
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $1,547
- Median grant
- $994
- Total assets
- $187,316
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says community agencies may submit requests in various formats, including letters. It asks applicants to provide their address, the purpose of the requested funds, and their charitable organization status; it also requests information about whether the funds will benefit young children. The filing lists Timothy Petro as the contact for requests.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship requests are due by April each year; the April 2026 cycle has passed. The filing says other funding applications are accepted without specifying a deadline.
- Deadline
- Scholarship requests are due by April each year; the April 2026 cycle has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy Petro
Mailing address: 12 Easy St, Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (724) 349-8272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana County YMCA ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 1% to recipients in Indiana. Many listed recipients are in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and the foundation’s filing identifies local-area charities as a priority.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $43K (2021). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana County YMCA Indiana, PA | Handicap Access Playground | $10,000 |
| Scholarships Indiana, PA | College Education for Local Grads | $6,500 |
| Indiana County Fair Indiana, PA | Kiddee Farm & Fair Awards | $2,646 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church Indiana, PA | Memorial Contribution | $2,000 |
| Indiana Community Action Program Indiana, PA | Back to School Bash | $1,250 |
| Keystone Family Alliance Millheim, PA | Support of Foster Families | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Indiana County Indiana, PA | Support of Individuals with Disabili | $1,000 |
| Literacy Links for Little Ones Indiana, PA | Young Child Reading Progrms | $1,000 |
| Indiana County Hist and Gen Soc Indiana, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indiana University of PA Indiana, PA | Summer Theater Program for Children | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,316 | $27,502 | $36,089 | $32,494 | 21 | $32,494 | $2,967 | $14,153 |
| 2021 | $133,520 | $23,400 | $44,914 | $42,793 | 26 | — | $13,790 | — |
| 2020 | $155,034 | $1,724 | $33,360 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $186,670 | $16,554 | $17,252 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — 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’s filing describes its charitable activities as grants to community and national organizations and scholarships for graduates of Indiana County schools. It also notes priorities for young children and local-area charities.
Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations and activities. The Arc of Indiana County, which received $1,000, describes its mission as including children and adults with developmental delays or other disabilities in every community by identifying barriers, building partnerships, and realizing solutions. Indiana Free Library Incorporated, which received $250, describes its mission as serving and strengthening the community through literacy and lifelong learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $32,494. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $994. Its largest awards included $10,000 to Indiana County YMCA for a handicap-access playground; $6,500 for college education for local graduates; and $2,646 to Indiana County Fair for “Kiddee Farm & Fair Awards.” Other grants included $2,000 to Calvary Presbyterian Church for a memorial contribution and $1,250 to Indiana Community Action Program for a back-to-school event.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly McCullough as president; Timothy Petro as secretary; Dave Koches as co-treasurer; Jeffrey Mack as treasurer; and Dave Covato, Melanie Wardrop, Denise Chresos, Joe Reinard, Wayne Obitz, and Tara Maruca as board members.
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation is led by Kimberly McCullough, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly McCullough
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Covato
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Koches
Co Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Mack
Tresurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Wardrop
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Petro
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Obitz
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Chresos
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Reinard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Maruca
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Barbara Telthorster (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Jenkins (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Bruner (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Nordberg (2019) — Board Member
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 Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation
How much does Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation give each year?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation gave $32K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's typical grant size?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $994, and its average grant was $1,547, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation give grants?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indiana, PA (19 grants).
Does Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's largest grantees?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana County YMCA ($10,600 across 2 grants), Scholarships ($6,500) and Indiana County Fair ($2,646), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activities as grants to community and national organizations and scholarships for graduates of Indiana County schools. It also notes priorities for young children and local-area charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says community agencies may submit requests in various formats, including letters. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's EIN?
Indiana Kiwanis Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6037592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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