Maurer Family Foundation Inc
The Maurer Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1989 and based in Carmel, Indiana. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since March 1990. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$878K
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
-29.4% YoY
Grant Count
80
+1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-30.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated mission is "Encouraging and supporting the arts in America since 1995."
The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including:
- Arts and Culture — primary focus area
- Education — higher education and university education
- Philanthropy and Nonprofits
- Health — including diseases and conditions such as cancer
- Religion — Christianity and Judaism
- Human Services — family services and child welfare
Grantmaking
The foundation makes charitable donations from the net proceeds of security sales in cash accounts.
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- Indiana (primary focus)
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Florida
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
Projects have been supported in major cities including New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $878,069
- Total Revenue: $315,825
- Total Expenses: $416,269
- Net Income: -$100,444
- Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0 (all board members serve without compensation)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $878,069 | $978,183 | $1,052,324 |
| Revenue | $315,825 | $385,721 | $447,118 |
| Expenses | $416,269 | $464,970 | $420,709 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $153,266 | $213,157 | $210,476 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,821 | $6,117 | $113,170 |
| Distributable Amount | $111,467 | $106,309 | $104,626 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of directors serving without compensation:
- Michael S. Maurer
- Janie Maurer
- Todd Maurer
- Jill Burnett
- Matthew Burnett
- Linda Maurer
- Greg Maurer
Jill Burnett serves as the primary contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL S MAURER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JANIE MAURER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TODD MAURER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JILL BURNETT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $28,410 |
| MATTHEW BURNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA MAURER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG MAURER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting arts organizations and community initiatives. Recent sponsorships and grants have included support for performing arts festivals and community development projects across its geographic focus areas.
Maurer Fund Supports Community Needs in DeKalb County - DeKalb County CommunityContact Information
Address: 1311 Regal Drive, Carmel, IN 46032-9489
Telephone: 317-334-0444
EIN: 35-1787262
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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