RP Dellen Charitable Foundation
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $749K. Net investment income was $10K.
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: RP Dellen Charitable Foundation gave $749K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $94K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $748,653
- +1819.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $93,582
- +1579.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who RP Dellen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc ($709K). Together the top 8 received $749K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How RP Dellen Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $749K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $749K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $708,653 |
| St Mary's Child Center Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Progress House Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fairbanks Hospital Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Coburn Place Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Julian Center Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $12,608 | $772,452 | $748,653 | 8 | $748,653 | $10,417 | $41,814 |
| 2021 | $699,478 | $20,445 | $51,381 | $39,000 | 7 | — | $11,081 | $40,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RP Dellen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation is led by Nicholas Dellen, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nicholas Dellen
President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R. Dellen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan L. Dellen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Grieshop
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Grieshop
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 RP Dellen Charitable Foundation
How much does RP Dellen Charitable Foundation give each year?
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation gave $749K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
What is RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $93,582, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RP Dellen Charitable Foundation give grants?
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants).
Does RP Dellen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc ($708,653), St Mary's Child Center ($25,000) and Progress House ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is RP Dellen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, RP Dellen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
RP Dellen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2123079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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