Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $711K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $17K.
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc gave $56K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +121.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,875
- +564.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $711,101
- +42.5% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum ($25K). Together the top 4 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 227% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Indy Economic Development Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Crooked Creek Food Pantry Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Bureau Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc?
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 | $711,101 | $269,953 | $57,972 | $55,500 | 4 | $55,500 | $17,481 | $24,460 |
| 2024 | $499,120 | $119,839 | $26,838 | $25,052 | 12 | $25,052 | $18,053 | $20,261 |
| 2023 | $406,119 | $109,408 | $48,825 | $48,825 | 16 | $48,825 | $9,408 | $15,687 |
| 2022 | $341,862 | $250,149 | $39,803 | $39,800 | 10 | $39,800 | $43 | $15,454 |
| 2021 | $131,555 | $230 | $38,865 | $38,865 | 15 | $38,865 | $230 | $7,427 |
| 2020 | $170,460 | $40,023 | $26,026 | $26,026 | 13 | — | $23 | $8,044 |
| 2019 | $156,463 | $92,747 | $12,200 | $12,200 | 13 | — | $247 | $5,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc is led by Kevin Hunt, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Hunt
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. Dilts
Executive Chairman
President → Executive Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Fuelling
Vice President of Finance
Controller → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Murphy
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian J. Sullivan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristin L. Altice (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Richard E. Hennessey (2019–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc
How much does Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc give each year?
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc gave $56K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 12 grants.
What is Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc give grants?
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc 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 (4 grants).
Does Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc?
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc reported $711K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0726460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Lilly Endowment funds community development, education and youth, and religion, with priority given to Indianapolis and Indiana and some national support, especially for religion. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though awards varied widely; for community development requests, it suggests starting with a brief preliminary letter.
Assets
$105.9B
Grants
2,285
Total Given
$3.9B
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Through its funds and collaborative entities, CICF supports a broad range of charitable work, including equity, food access, childcare, arts, nature, and youth programs, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000; some funds offer competitive applications, while others are invitation-only, and CICF itself does not directly award grants.
Assets
$583.5M
Grants
525
Total Given
$31.1M
United Way of Central Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
United Way of Central Indiana funds nonprofits addressing basic needs, early learning, economic mobility, safe and affordable housing, and organizational capacity in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $86 to $1.74 million, with a median of $16,238. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$255.2M
Grants
370
Total Given
$29.9M
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
The foundation supports affordable housing, democracy, Jewish cultural life, arts, education, basic needs, and economic mobility, primarily in central Indiana and communities where Glick-managed properties are located. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $17.51 million, with a median of $2,500; current grants are by invitation only, so it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$298.1M
Grants
210
Total Given
$21.3M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial
Carmel, IN
The foundation funds charitable organizations and educational institutions in arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic and community service, religion, and environmental initiatives, primarily in greater Indianapolis and central Indiana, including Indiana colleges and universities. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter of intent during designated application windows; full proposals are by invitation only.
Assets
$157.9M
Grants
305
Total Given
$6.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Indiana
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Shiel Sexton Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?