Robert C Englin Foundation Inc
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, ministries, and other organizations.
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert C Englin Foundation Inc gave $55K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Indiana. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,200
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,000,029
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert C Englin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1477 Queensborough Drive, Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 694-5279
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert C Englin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northview Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 153 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Indiana (28%), Florida (20%), Texas (18%), Illinois (10%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert C Englin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2025) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northview Church Carmel, IN | General Fund | $12,000 |
| CRU Purdue Orlando, FL | General Fund | $6,500 |
| Wycliff Bible Translators Orlando, FL | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Church in Austin Austin, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Mosaic Pregnancy and Health Centers Granite City, IL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Ransomed Life San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Real 4 Christ Ministries San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Adult and Teen Challenge of San Ant San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Associati Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christains and Jews Chicago, IL | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,000,029 | $63,600 | $71,267 | $55,000 | 25 | $55,000 | $51,344 | $52,615 |
| 2024 | $1,007,783 | $46,994 | $90,842 | $65,000 | 25 | $65,000 | $35,019 | $51,411 |
| 2023 | $1,051,633 | $28,409 | $1,122,641 | $1,100,499 | 26 | $1,104,499 | $19,921 | $52,476 |
| 2022 | $2,146,885 | $102,963 | $205,178 | $150,000 | 40 | $150,000 | $78,675 | $118,655 |
| 2021 | $2,250,194 | $296,055 | $199,421 | $150,000 | 37 | — | $273,144 | $120,581 |
| 2020 | $2,155,598 | $165,403 | $153,026 | $120,000 | 35 | — | $143,524 | $113,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert C Englin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: Focus Ministries says it proclaims Christ and equips people to grow in their relationship with Jesus; Ransomed Life says it works to prevent child sexual exploitation through prevention education and client services; and Wheaton College says it serves Jesus Christ through liberal arts and graduate education. Other 2025 recipients include Same as U, whose mission is to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the life they imagine, and Filter of Hope, which describes bringing clean drinking water and the Gospel to families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $12,000 to Northview Church, $6,500 to Cru Purdue, $4,500 to Wycliffe Bible Translators, and $3,000 to Church in Austin. Other reported grants included $2,000 each to Mosaic Pregnancy and Health Centers, Ransomed Life, Real 4 Christ Ministries, Adult and Teen Challenge of San Ant, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and Focus Ministries; and $1,500 to Wheaton College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Englin as director.
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc is led by Robert G. Englin, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert G. Englin
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas C. Englin (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Robert G Englin (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Robert C Englin Foundation Inc
How much does Robert C Englin Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc gave $55K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 25 grants.
What is Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,200, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert C Englin Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert C Englin Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Robert C Englin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northview Church ($12,000), CRU Purdue ($6,500) and Wycliff Bible Translators ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert C Englin Foundation Inc?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert C Englin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert C Englin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert C Englin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2054115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert C Englin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert C Englin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-c-englin-foundation-inc-morg_5d607ce3196d41d3a44f3c0edc9f0b55
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