More Than a Phone Inc
More Than a Phone Inc is a public charity based in Fishers, Indiana. It supports domestic violence survivors by providing smartphones and data service through domestic violence shelters and other nonprofit partners; its website says it does not distribute phones directly to individuals.
More Than a Phone Inc at a glance
In short: More Than a Phone Inc gave $701K across 105 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $701,048
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 105
- +47.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,677
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,677
- Total assets
- $1,781,082
- +57.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to More Than a Phone Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization invites nonprofits to connect about bringing its program to their organization.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10300 Kincaid Drive Suite 203, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: (317) 496-4328
Website: https://morethanaphone.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who More Than a Phone Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Safe Harbor - Greenville ($20K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 263 grants of 263 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it partners with domestic violence programs across the country. Its 2024 filing says it cultivates community in U.S. cities where TCC has a retail footprint. The 2021 recipients listed include organizations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How More Than a Phone Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $701K (2024). In 2024 it made 105 grants totaling $701K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawc-Healing Abuse Working for Change Salem, MA | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Hawc-Healing Abuse Working for Change Salem, MA | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Helping Hands Against Violence Hood River, OR | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Hope & Justice Project Presque Isle, ME | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Hope & Safety Alliance Eugene, OR | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Hope & Justice Project Presque Isle, ME | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance Cave Junction, OR | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Journey Center for Safety & Healing Cleveland, OH | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Julian Center Indianapolis, IN | General Operations | $6,677 |
| Lacasa Howell, MI | General Operations | $6,677 |
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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 | $1,781,082 | $1,558,090 | $903,371 | $701,048 | 105 | — |
| 2023 | $1,132,126 | $1,006,361 | $742,949 | $603,642 | 71 | — |
| 2022 | $861,014 | $714,155 | $620,916 | $551,485 | 55 | — |
| 2021 | $779,525 | $437,091 | $280,927 | $221,862 | 21 | — |
| 2020 | $598,341 | $464,943 | $215,254 | $82,213 | 11 | $731 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
More Than a Phone’s stated mission is to help survivors of domestic violence stay connected and build independence through reliable, safe smartphones and data service. It also describes cultivating community through volunteerism and victim advocacy.
The organization partners with domestic violence shelters and other nonprofits that support survivors. Among the organizations identified as receiving its support in 2021, Albion Fellows Bacon Center described its mission as preventing domestic and sexual violence and empowering victims through services including shelter, crisis response, and advocacy. Turning Point of Lehigh Valley described its mission as eliminating domestic and intimate partner abuse through empowerment, education, and engagement. YWCA Dayton described its mission as eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Grantmaking
The 2024, 2023, and 2022 filings each report zero grants. The organization’s website describes a program that supplies smartphones and service to nonprofit partners for distribution to survivors. Its 2024 filing describes partner packages containing phones, chargers, iPads, and data service. These program devices and services are support for survivors through partner organizations, rather than a stated grant application program for outside applicants.
Organizations listed as receiving support in 2021 include Albion Fellows Bacon Center Inc ($14,200), Turning Point of Lehigh Valley Inc ($10,400), Council on Domestic Abuse Inc ($8,200), 180 Turning Lives Around ($7,600), Remedies Renewing Lives ($7,200), Sheltering Wings Center for Women Inc ($6,800), Citizens Against Spouse Abuse Inc ($5,600), and YWCA Dayton ($5,400).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brandi Craig as president/fundraising; Kristi Behler as treasurer/finance; Sam Ryan as secretary/strategic direction; Abby Speers and Jim Austin in fundraising; Jimmy Rayford as past president/strategic direction; Julie Moorehead as executive director; Stephanie Holmes-Gullans and Carl Roberts in programming; and Bertarius Peterson in strategic direction.
More Than a Phone Inc is led by Brandi Craig, President & Fundraising since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandi Craig
President & Fundraising
Director → Fundraising Chair, 2023
Fundraising Chair → President & Fundraising, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Moorehead
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Austin
Fundraising
Director → Fundraiser, 2023
Fundraiser → Fundraising, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Rayford
Past President & Strategic Direction
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President & Strategic Direction, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Ryan
Secretary & Strategic Direction
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Strategic Direction, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Roberts
Programming
Mtap Chair → Programming, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Strong
Fundraising
Fundraiser → Fundraising, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Speers
Fundraising
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bertarius Peterson
Strategic Direction
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Kelly
Fundraising
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Behler
Treasurer & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Holmes-Gullans
Programming
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Megan Custudio (2020–2023) — Strategic Direction Chair
- Former: Timothy Springer (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alberta Thomas (2021–2023) — Programmer
- Former: Katie Wiley (2022–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jay Sichting (2020–2022) — Committee Chair
- Former: Lisa Weaver (2020–2022) — Committee Chair
- Former: Kathryn Wiley (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Moorehead (2020–2021) — Board Chair & President
- Former: Lawrence Adams (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 More Than a Phone Inc
How much does More Than a Phone Inc give each year?
More Than a Phone Inc gave $701K across 105 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $604K across 71 grants.
What is More Than a Phone Inc's typical grant size?
More Than a Phone Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,677, and its average grant was $6,677, across 105 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does More Than a Phone Inc give grants?
More Than a Phone Inc's top state is Indiana, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (10%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Salem, MA (2 grants) and Presque Isle, ME (2 grants).
Does More Than a Phone Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of More Than a Phone Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (105 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are More Than a Phone Inc's largest grantees?
More Than a Phone Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Safe Harbor - Greenville ($20,031 across 3 grants), Hawc-Healing Abuse Working for Change ($13,354 across 2 grants) and Hope & Justice Project ($13,354 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is More Than a Phone Inc?
More Than a Phone Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does More Than a Phone Inc fund?
More Than a Phone’s stated mission is to help survivors of domestic violence stay connected and build independence through reliable, safe smartphones and data service. It also describes cultivating community through volunteerism and victim advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from More Than a Phone Inc?
The organization invites nonprofits to connect about bringing its program to their organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is More Than a Phone Inc's EIN?
More Than a Phone Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4267414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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