AN INDIANAPOLIS-BASED NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION OR "THINK TANK." IT IS OUR MISSION TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE DIFFICULT ISSUES AND TO CONNECT THE BEST IDEAS WITH LEADERS WHO CAN TRANSFORM THEM INTO SMARTER POLICY AND IMPROVED PRACTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.8M
+31.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+54.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$263K
+93.5% YoY
About Sagamore Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sagamore Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $481K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Sagamore Institute Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,781,071 | $15,774,857 | $13,251,995 |
| Revenue | $23,248,783 | $16,762,794 | $15,197,658 |
| Expenses | $18,759,819 | $13,902,629 | $16,525,932 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $481,462 | $350,206 | $104,924 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY F HEIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $250,462 |
| JEAN WOJTOWICZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAYTON MOLENDORP | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DOUG WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG WESTRICK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA CUMMINGS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATIE MOTE | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SAM ODLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLISON BARBER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EARL PHALEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN COATS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM GEORGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA LUBBERS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $193,385 |
| LAUREL VANDENBERG | DIRECTOR - EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 40 | $113,685 |
| ROB PANOS | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $104,235 |
| BRIAN SCHMIDT | MANAGER - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN, LLC | 40 | $148,442 |
| DAVID PALMER | MANAGER - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN, LLC | 40 | $140,442 |
| MARGARET CARTER | SALES - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN | 40 | $113,362 |
| MATT JESCH | MANAGER - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN, LLC | 40 | $113,342 |
| BRADY ROBERTS | SALES - PURPOSEFUL DESIGN | 40 | $109,457 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Lupke Foundation Inc Agency
FORT WAYNE, IN
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
22
Total Given
$76K
Harold Ellison Tuw for Jones Cemetery 002189
MUNCIE, IN
Assets
$442K
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
John Carroll Club of South Bend Inc
SOUTH BEND, IN
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$220K
Buchanan-clements Foundation Inc
COLUMBUS, IN
Assets
$261K
Grants
3
Total Given
$16K
Harold Ellison Scholarship Fund 002188
MUNCIE, IN
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
1
Total Given
$62K
Alatash Foundation Inc
DYER, IN
Assets
$15K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Sagamore Institute Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities