Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc
The Indianapolis Hebrew congregation foundation, inc. Was formed to operate exclusively for the benefit of, and to carry out the purpose of the Indianapolis Hebrew congregation, and any organization operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with Indianapolis Hebrew congregation. The Indianapolis Hebrew congregation is an exempt organization under IRC 501(c)(3).
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc gave $242K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $242K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,471
- +56.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $242,471
- +56.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $242,471
- Total assets
- $10,921,185
- +65.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation ($242K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2021) to $662K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Indianapolis, IN | To support programs and operating expenses, as well as IHC available spending on assets held by IHCF | $242,471 |
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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 | $10,921,185 | $4,498,692 | $305,031 | $242,471 | 1 | $445,279 |
| 2024 | $6,606,573 | $158,866 | $207,948 | $154,520 | 1 | $155,377 |
| 2023 | $6,178,681 | $283,012 | $179,721 | $128,430 | 1 | $263,973 |
| 2022 | $6,111,835 | $465,473 | $712,024 | $661,670 | 1 | $448,732 |
| 2021 | $7,392,497 | $5,064 | $112,384 | $95,829 | 1 | $1,799 |
| 2020 | $7,036,058 | $165,495 | $569,410 | $514,900 | 1 | $159,404 |
About Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $242K. Net investment income was $445K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc is led by Pete Smithhisler, Fnd Ex-Officio & Ihc Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pete Smithhisler
Fnd Ex-Officio & Ihc Executive Director
Fnd Ex-Officio & Ihc Executive → Fnd Ex-Officio & Ihc Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Abrams
Foundation President
Foundation Secretary & Treasurer → Foundation Vice President, 2024
Foundation Vice President → Foundation President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tilden Mendelson
Foundation Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carly Turow
Foundation Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eloise Paul
Foundation Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Soshnick
Foundation Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Simons
Foundation Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Price
Foundation Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wiener
Foundation Secretary & Treasurer
Foundation Treasurer → Foundation Director, 2022
Foundation Director → Foundation Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Lutz
Foundation Vice President
Foundation Director → Foundation Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cantor
Ex-Officio & Immediate Past President
Foundation Director → Foundation President, 2023
Foundation President → Ex-Officio & Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Brett Krichiver
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Henry Efroymson (2023–2024) — Foundation Director
- Former: Sally Cook (2020–2023) — Foundation Immediate Past
- Former: Lorraine Ball (2023) — Foundation Director
- Former: Evan Nisonson (2020–2022) — Foundation Director
- Former: Jeff Abrams (2020–2022) — Foundation Director, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Mitch Katz (2020–2022) — Foundation Director
- Former: Linda Cantorstart Jan (2022) — Foundation President
- Former: Sally Cookjul (2022) — Foundation Immediate Past President
- Former: Steve Kofkoff (2022) — Foundation Director
- Former: George Sanders (2020–2021) — Foundation Director
- Former: Justin Wiser (2020–2021) — Foundation Director
- Former: Amy Isaacs (2020) — Foundation Secretary & Ihc
- Former: Dan Silien (2020) — Fnd Ex-Officio & Ihc Executive
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc
How much does Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc give each year?
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc gave $242K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $155K across 1 grant.
How large is Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc?
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
Where does Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc operate?
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc's EIN?
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0896413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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