Scottish Rite of Indianapolis
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 24 grants totaling $7.2M. Net investment income was $459K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.2M
+138.1% YoY
Grant Count
24
+700.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$299K
-70.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scottish Rite of Indianapolis reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Scottish Rite of Indianapolis
Based on IRS filings
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 24 grants totaling $7.2M. Net investment income was $459K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $7,898,602 | $7,286,577 |
| Revenue | $534,028 | $2,612,710 | $345,925 |
| Expenses | $7,346,073 | $3,210,433 | $636,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,259,917 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $458,872 | $2,589,102 | $318,180 |
| Distributable Amount | $381,631 | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral Foundation Inc ($6,962,522), Indiana University ($100,000), Indianapolis Children's Dyslexia Centers Inc ($69,770).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ENDOCRINOLOGY SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| GRANT-HAMILL FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| RAINBOW GIRLS OF INDIANA PRINCETON, IN | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| INDIANA JOB'S DAUGHTERS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| MASONIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION SEYMOUR, IN | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTERS INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $69,770 |
| INDIANAPOLIS SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN | CREATING MERGER OF TWO ORGANIZATIONS | $6,962,522 |
| GAYLE E BAUGH INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| FRACES E BONTE INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| GEORGIA COFFMAN INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY BRINLEY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DAVID A CLAYTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT G SPEARS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J LUDLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DON R REYNOLDS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RODNEY A MANN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottish Rite of Indianapolis?
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Scottish Rite of Indianapolis operate?
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis has awarded grants in Indiana, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Scottish Rite of Indianapolis award?
In 2022, Scottish Rite of Indianapolis awarded 24 grants totaling $7.2M — an average of about $299K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Scottish Rite of Indianapolis required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Scottish Rite of Indianapolis reported a distributable amount of $382K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Scottish Rite of Indianapolis's EIN?
Scottish Rite of Indianapolis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0883859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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