RPW Foundation Inc
RPW Foundation Inc is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based private foundation that files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations and individuals, including general-fund grants and scholarships.
RPW Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RPW Foundation Inc gave $359K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,877
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,906
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,685
- Total assets
- $2,366,061
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% 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 RPW Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
Contact Craig May and submit a scholarship application with the information specified in the filing, including honors and awards, extracurricular activities, youth bowling league participation, intended school, and…
Contact Craig May and submit a scholarship application with the information specified in the filing, including honors and awards, extracurricular activities, youth bowling league participation, intended school, and field of study.
- Review Cycle
- May 1 each year. The May 1, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- May 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Craig May
Mailing address: 8463 Castlewood Dr 2Nd Flr, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (317) 841-1002
Email: cmay@rpwfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RPW Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Julian Center ($135K). Together the top 4 received $310K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($48,877), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 49 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 7% to recipients in Washington. The listed grants included recipients in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RPW Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 264% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $99K (2021) to $477K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Julian Center Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $135,000 |
| Hvaf of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| One Call for All Bainbridge Island, WA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $48,877 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,366,061 | $935,178 | $935,197 | $358,877 | 12 | $358,877 | $387,253 |
| 2023 | $2,291,417 | $815,057 | $927,243 | $476,816 | 11 | $476,816 | $347,254 |
| 2022 | $2,393,820 | $7,053,527 | $790,731 | $187,023 | 8 | $187,023 | $86,017 |
| 2021 | $2,967,087 | $2,878,259 | $99,516 | $98,700 | 10 | $98,700 | $70 |
| 2020 | $188,344 | $12,574 | $106,000 | $105,227 | 8 | — | $145 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for The Julian Center, which says it provides emergency shelter, counseling, and outreach advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape; and HVAF of Indiana, which says it provides housing and reintegration services to veterans experiencing homelessness and works to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless. One Call for All, another 2024 recipient, says it coordinates an annual campaign supporting nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island.
The filing also lists scholarships to individuals. Its application materials request information about honors and awards, extracurricular activities, years active in a youth bowling league, the school the applicant will attend, and field of study.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $358,877 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $135,000, with a median of $8,684. The largest awards were $135,000 to The Julian Center, $100,000 to HVAF of Indiana, and $50,000 to Big Brothers & Sisters, each for general fund support. It also gave $25,000 to One Call for All for general fund support. The remaining listed grants were scholarships to individuals.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says a scholarship application must be submitted and lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig May as president and Brad Frost as secretary/treasurer.
RPW Foundation Inc is led by Craig A. May, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig A. May
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Frost
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Tres-Pt → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 RPW Foundation Inc
How much does RPW Foundation Inc give each year?
RPW Foundation Inc gave $359K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $477K across 11 grants.
What is RPW Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RPW Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,685, and its average grant was $29,906, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RPW Foundation Inc give grants?
RPW Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does RPW Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of RPW Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are RPW Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RPW Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Julian Center ($135,000), Hvaf of Indiana ($100,000) and Big Brothers & Sisters ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($48,877), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RPW Foundation Inc?
RPW Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $935K.
What does RPW Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RPW Foundation Inc?
Contact Craig May and submit a scholarship application with the information specified in the filing, including honors and awards, extracurricular activities, youth bowling league participation, intended school, and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RPW Foundation Inc's EIN?
RPW Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1778480. 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.
Data update history
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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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