Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation
The Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its filing describes a non-exclusive preference for programs benefiting children, especially those addressing food, clothing, shelter, and social values.
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation at a glance
In short: Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,550
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $886,705
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications must use the form titled “Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation Grant Application.” A paper copy can be obtained from the foundation’s secretary. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says grant materials must be submitted before the April 1 and October 1 board meetings. The April 1, 2026 date has passed; materials for an October 1 meeting must be submitted before that meeting.
- Deadline
- The filing says grant materials must be submitted before the April 1 and October 1 board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine H Hickey
Mailing address: 135 N Pennsylvania St Suite 1400, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 860-2905
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Assistance League of Indianapolis ($10K). Together the top 9 received $49K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana. Listed recipients were in Indianapolis or Carmel.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 $42K (2020) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Providing School Clothing and Shoes for Students | $10,000 |
| AYS Inc Indianapolis, IN | Summer School Program for Youth | $6,500 |
| Kids in Crisis Intervention Team Franklin, IN | Youth Counseling/Assistance | $6,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,500 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | Mentorship Program for Young Men | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Holy family shelter program providing support and shelter and other assistance for families below poverty level | $5,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank Inc Indianapolis, IN | School-Based Food Pantry Program | $5,000 |
| Ascent 121 Carmel, IN | Supporting children survivors of sexual trauma from marion and surrounding counties | $4,000 |
| The STEM Connection Indianapolis, IN | Creating equitable access to stem learning in central Indiana | $4,000 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven II Inc Indianapolis, IN | School's out summer camp - annual program to support survivors of domestic violence and their children | $3,000 |
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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 | $886,705 | $80,134 | $69,086 | $55,500 | 10 | $59,400 | $70,448 | $52,674 |
| 2024 | $875,657 | $78,486 | $58,976 | $47,000 | 10 | $50,900 | $70,410 | $50,174 |
| 2023 | $856,147 | $46,710 | $57,614 | $47,000 | 11 | $50,260 | $39,325 | $46,136 |
| 2022 | $867,051 | $28,144 | $58,851 | $44,000 | 8 | $47,290 | $20,308 | $47,681 |
| 2021 | $897,758 | $172,295 | $65,387 | $54,000 | 11 | $57,260 | $164,168 | $50,361 |
| 2020 | $790,850 | $22,771 | $57,122 | $42,000 | 11 | — | $15,724 | $44,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies children’s programs as a non-exclusive focus and gives preference to programs involving food, clothing, shelter, and social values.
In 2024, grants supported school clothing and uniforms, after-school programming, food pantries, shelter, support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma, school supplies, and STEM learning. Among the grantees, Assistance League of Indianapolis describes its mission as transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs. Teachers’ Treasures says it obtains and distributes school supplies free to teachers of students in need. The STEM Connection describes its work as providing hands-on STEM experiences for children and adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $47,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $55,500.
The largest grants included $10,000 to Assistance League of Indianapolis for school clothing and shoes for students; $6,500 to an individual recipient Rey High School for school uniform support; $5,500 to Westminster Neighborhood Services for an after-school youth program; and $5,000 each to Ascent 121 for support for children who survived sexual trauma and Gleaner’s Food Bank for a school-based food pantry program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: Thomas A Jenkins Esq, Christine H Hickey Esq, Chase Hickey, Dennis R Jones, Deborah Thornburgh, Julie Armstrong, and Kayla Moody-Grant Esq.
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation is led by Dennis R. Jones, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis R. Jones
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Jenkins Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Hickey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Thornburgh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine H. Hickey Esq.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kayla Moody-Grant Esq. (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Dorothea Genetos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David J. Backer (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation
How much does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation give each year?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 10 grants.
What is Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's typical grant size?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation give grants?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants).
Does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's largest grantees?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Assistance League of Indianapolis ($10,000), AYS Inc ($6,500) and Kids in Crisis Intervention Team ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation reported $887K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies children’s programs as a non-exclusive focus and gives preference to programs involving food, clothing, shelter, and social values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation?
The filing says applications must use the form titled “Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation Grant Application.” A paper copy can be obtained from the foundation’s secretary. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's EIN?
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7076297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shaw-burckhardt-brenner-foundation-morg_a7c0a139d2644b5abb8ae32612c92b87
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