Main Street Jasper Inc
The primary purpose is: to revitalize and improve properties, buildings, and historical locations in an area known as the main street area in the city of jasper, Indiana; to develop and promote recreation and tourism for the city of jasper, Indiana; to function exclusively for charitable and religious purposes, including, for such pruposes, the amking of distributions to activities and projects which contribute to the accomplishment of the exempt purpose set forth aboveot to organizations qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal reveenue code of 1986, as amended, or any successor statute thereto (the "code"); to have and excercise all of the general rights and powers of nonprofit corporations provided for by the laws of the state of Indiana as they now exist or by any amendments thereto, such rights and powers to be consistent with and limited by the purposes expressed above.
Main Street Jasper Inc at a glance
In short: Main Street Jasper Inc gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,800
- -55.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,133
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $132,794
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Main Street Jasper Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rice & Spice ($13K). Together the top 6 received $61K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Main Street Jasper Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $202K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice & Spice | — | $13,000 |
| Krutz Properties | — | $10,800 |
| MH Properties LLC Indianapolis, IN | Building Improvement | $10,000 |
| Kyle & Jamie Jahn | — | $10,000 |
| Card Guys Sports | — | $10,000 |
| Young Rental & Realty | — | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,794 | $198,036 | $180,789 | $60,800 | 6 | $725 |
| 2023 | $116,031 | $297,282 | $254,991 | $137,970 | 9 | $52 |
| 2022 | $73,628 | $279,447 | $259,454 | $201,670 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $53,218 | $204,085 | $229,183 | $165,459 | 17 | — |
| 2020 | $77,085 | $85,063 | $7,978 | — | — | — |
About Main Street Jasper Inc
Based on IRS filings
Main Street Jasper Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jasper, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $725.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Main Street Jasper Inc is led by Ruger Kersteins, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruger Kersteins
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Gobert
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Vonderheide
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Kaiser
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Vonderheidt
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Brinster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Izzolena
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peyton Gentry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K. Hostetter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Dunlop
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla Blazey
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Francisca Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen Braun (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Morgan Thewes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Whittney Huff (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jared Weisheit (2020) — Director
- Former: Leslie Tegmeyer (2020) — Director
- Former: Patty Brosmer (2020) — Director
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 Main Street Jasper Inc
How much does Main Street Jasper Inc give each year?
Main Street Jasper Inc gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $138K across 9 grants.
What is Main Street Jasper Inc's typical grant size?
Main Street Jasper Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,133, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Main Street Jasper Inc give grants?
Main Street Jasper Inc's top state is Indiana, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Main Street Jasper Inc's largest grantees?
Main Street Jasper Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rice & Spice ($13,000), Krutz Properties ($10,800) and MH Properties LLC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Main Street Jasper Inc?
Main Street Jasper Inc reported $133K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $198K.
What is Main Street Jasper Inc?
Main Street Jasper Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Jasper, IN. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Main Street Jasper Inc's EIN?
Main Street Jasper Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1336309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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