James Moorman Orphans Home
James Moorman Orphans Home is a private foundation based in Ridgeville, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $12,000, all to individual students for college scholarships.
James Moorman Orphans Home at a glance
In short: James Moorman Orphans Home gave $12K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $327,775
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 James Moorman Orphans Home
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Brian Edwars as the contact and says applications should be submitted in paper or written form. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to a one-year period.
- Review Cycle
- Middle of April, as stated on the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- Middle of April, as stated on the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian Edwars
Mailing address: 7660 N Us Highway 27, Ridgeville, IN 47380
Phone: (765) 857-2449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James Moorman Orphans Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crystal Foster ($1K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Moorman Orphans Home gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Foster Fountain City, IN | Scholarship Ivy Tech Comm College | $1,000 |
| Noemii Elisabet Juarez Pelico Winchester, IN | Scholarship Ivy Tech Comm College | $1,000 |
| Emma Blankley Union City, IN | Scholarship University of Cincinnati | $1,000 |
| Gabrielle Ordonez Union City, IN | Scholarship Ball State University | $1,000 |
| Brennan Hoggatt Union City, IN | Scholarship Vincennes Universtiy | $1,000 |
| Andriana Johnson Munice, IN | Scholarship Ball State University | $1,000 |
| Colten Leon Johnson Albany, IN | Scholarship Ivy Tech Comm College | $1,000 |
| Kaylee Swift Parker City, IN | Scholarship Iu Indianapolis | $1,000 |
| Lane Armstrong Muncie, IN | Scholarship Univ Northwestern OH | $1,000 |
| Hailey Baker Winchester, IN | Scholarship Vincennes Universtiy | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,775 | $18,302 | $13,917 | $12,000 | 12 | $12,000 | $14,887 |
| 2024 | $317,139 | $16,991 | $14,188 | $13,000 | 13 | $13,000 | $10,491 |
| 2023 | $254,194 | $16,271 | $15,411 | $14,000 | 14 | $14,000 | $10,771 |
| 2022 | $279,039 | $17,135 | $11,727 | $11,000 | 11 | $11,000 | $10,385 |
| 2021 | $321,963 | $15,252 | $8,739 | $8,000 | 8 | — | $9,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $12,000. Each grant was $1,000. Listed recipients received scholarships for studies at institutions including Ivy Tech Community College, Ball State University, and Vincennes University. Other listed scholarship destinations included the University of Cincinnati, IU Indianapolis, IU East, and the University of Northwestern Ohio.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also describes a paper or written application process and awards restricted to a one-year period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Peterson as president; Brian Edwards as secretary/treasurer; and Grayson Cox, Stanley Hendrickson, Tony Kritsch, and Jeff Frazier as directors.
James Moorman Orphans Home is led by Gary Peterson, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Peterson
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Frazier
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stanley Hendrickson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tony Kritsch
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Grayson Cox
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Brian Edwards
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
$450 (2021) → $450 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Austin Cox (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard Peterson (2021) — President
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 $450, to Brian Edwards (Secretary/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about James Moorman Orphans Home
How much does James Moorman Orphans Home give each year?
James Moorman Orphans Home gave $12K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 13 grants.
What is James Moorman Orphans Home's typical grant size?
James Moorman Orphans Home's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Moorman Orphans Home give grants?
James Moorman Orphans Home gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Union City, IN (3 grants) and Winchester, IN (2 grants).
Does James Moorman Orphans Home give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on James Moorman Orphans Home's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Ivy Tech Comm College" (3 grants) and "Scholarship Ball State University" (3 grants).
Who are James Moorman Orphans Home's largest grantees?
James Moorman Orphans Home's largest 2025 grantees include Crystal Foster ($1,000), Noemii Elisabet Juarez Pelico ($1,000) and Emma Blankley ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James Moorman Orphans Home?
James Moorman Orphans Home reported $328K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
How do I apply for a grant from James Moorman Orphans Home?
The 2024 filing lists Brian Edwars as the contact and says applications should be submitted in paper or written form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James Moorman Orphans Home's EIN?
James Moorman Orphans Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0883508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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