OneAmerica Foundation Inc
OneAmerica Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, health and welfare, and civic and community services.
OneAmerica Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: OneAmerica Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,036,066
- +49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +6700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,236
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $14,199,846
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to OneAmerica Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should include a letter describing the organization and the project or program, along with copies of the organization’s 501(c)(3) and 509(a) determination letters. Requests can be submitted during the year.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 for budgeting purposes.
- Deadline
- September 30 for budgeting purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Shira Amos
Mailing address: One America Sq PO Box 368, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0368
Phone: (317) 285-1059
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who OneAmerica Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Central Indiana ($327K). Together the top 10 received $641K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 72 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 7% to recipients in Washington, DC, 4% to Virginia, 3% to California, and 2% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How OneAmerica Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $569K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Health, Welfare, & Amateur Athletics | $327,391 |
| Howard University Dept of Athletics Washington, DC | Health, Welfare, & Amateur Athletics | $65,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Education | $42,500 |
| Christel House International Indianapolis, IN | Education | $40,000 |
| Diversity in Aquatics Inc Alexandria, VA | Health, Welfare, & Amateur Athletics | $40,000 |
| Camptown Inc Indianapolis, IN | Health, Welfare, & Amateur Athletics | $31,500 |
| Easterseals Crossroads Indianapolis, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Preble Street Portland, ME | Civic & Community | $25,000 |
| Region 9 Head Start Association Sacramento, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc New York, NY | Civic & Community | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,199,846 | $832,302 | $1,041,971 | $1,036,066 | 68 | $1,036,115 | $832,252 | $679,207 |
| 2023 | $13,539,022 | $1,110,116 | $708,917 | $694,173 | 1 | $697,652 | $556,637 | $595,777 |
| 2022 | $12,025,285 | $1,224,535 | $664,813 | $635,426 | 1 | $646,879 | $506,560 | $581,755 |
| 2021 | $13,722,866 | $1,422,896 | $574,956 | $568,614 | 1 | $568,765 | $492,438 | $623,670 |
| 2020 | $11,928,652 | $1,620,504 | $730,542 | $724,000 | 1 | — | $324,384 | $470,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, OneAmerica Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $679K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, health and welfare, amateur athletics, and civic and community purposes. For example, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana says its mission is to empower young people to own their future success. Diversity in Aquatics says it works to support swimming, water safety, and healthy aquatics activities for underserved and vulnerable populations. Preble Street says it provides services and advocates for solutions related to homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $1,036,066. Grants ranged from $150 to $327,391, with a median of $8,000. The largest awards included $327,391 to United Way of Central Indiana, $65,000 to Howard University Department of Athletics, $42,500 to Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, and $40,000 each to Christel House International and Diversity in Aquatics.
The filing states there are no geographical or other restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
OneAmerica Foundation Inc is led by Kim Thomas, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Thomas
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Lehman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Scott Davison
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Sarratt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Ellery
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Reese
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jennifer Pittman (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Kevin Kidwell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Natalee Fuller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shawn Dukes-Douglas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tonya Lengar Sanders (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Madolyn Howe (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 OneAmerica Foundation Inc
How much does OneAmerica Foundation Inc give each year?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $694K across 1 grant.
What is OneAmerica Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $15,236, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does OneAmerica Foundation Inc give grants?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (39 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Bloomington, IN (2 grants).
Does OneAmerica Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on OneAmerica Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic & Community" (35 grants), "Education" (19 grants) and "Health, Welfare, & Amateur Athletics" (14 grants).
Who are OneAmerica Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Central Indiana ($327,391), Howard University Dept of Athletics ($65,000) and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana ($42,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is OneAmerica Foundation Inc?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $679K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does OneAmerica Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, health and welfare, amateur athletics, and civic and community purposes. For example, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana says its mission is to empower young people to own their future success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from OneAmerica Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is OneAmerica Foundation Inc's EIN?
OneAmerica Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1146437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). OneAmerica Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oneamerica-foundation-inc-morg_7914c0d2e67d47a3b49651351491ac98
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