PFS Community Foundation
PFS Community Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aurora, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $550K. Net investment income was $12K.
PFS Community Foundation at a glance
In short: PFS Community Foundation gave $550K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $275K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $550,257
- +1472.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -88.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $275,129
- +14049.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $275,129
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who PFS Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dearborn Community Foundation Inc ($535K). Together the top 2 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PFS Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1472% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $550K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Community Foundation Inc Lawrenceburg, IN | Termination ofPFS CommunityFoundation | $535,257 |
| City of Aurora Aurora, IN | Community PoolProject | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $17,011 | $556,459 | $550,257 | 2 | $551,349 | $12,135 | $22,756 |
| 2022 | $611,545 | $23,753 | $43,532 | $35,000 | 18 | $35,724 | $16,801 | $31,062 |
| 2021 | $639,810 | $24,400 | $42,239 | $34,125 | 16 | $34,749 | $61,566 | $32,399 |
| 2020 | $613,181 | $20,060 | $42,360 | $35,000 | 17 | — | $13,492 | $28,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PFS Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PFS Community Foundation is led by Mel E Green, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mel E Green
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale R Moeller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart M Suggs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 PFS Community Foundation
How much does PFS Community Foundation give each year?
PFS Community Foundation gave $550K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $35K across 18 grants.
Where does PFS Community Foundation operate?
PFS Community Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
How much is PFS Community Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, PFS Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is PFS Community Foundation's EIN?
PFS Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2152955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work PFS Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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