South Madison Community Foundation Inc
South Madison Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Pendleton, Indiana, formed in 1991. It connects residents and supports local organizations through grants, scholarships, and other philanthropic activities intended to improve quality of life in South Madison County.
South Madison Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: South Madison Community Foundation Inc gave $267K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Indiana. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,930
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $19,066
- Median grant
- $9,113
- Total assets
- $15,247,826
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to South Madison Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website says Bright Future Grant applications are due by the fifth day of each month, with decisions communicated at the start of the following month. The listed Bright Future Grant deadline of May 5, 2026, has passed.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s monthly application schedule specifies the fifth day of each month; the separately listed May 5, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The website’s monthly application schedule specifies the fifth day of each month; the separately listed May 5, 2026…
- Contact
Mailing address: 233 South Main, Pendleton, IN 46064
Phone: (765) 778-8444
Website: https://southmadisonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from South Madison Community Foundation Inc
Who South Madison Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pendleton First United Methodist Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 60 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies Adams, Fall Creek, Green, and Stony Creek Townships as the communities served by its grantmaking. Bright Future Grant projects must directly benefit residents of one or more of those townships, although the applicant organization need not be physically located there. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is South Madison Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $24K repeat.
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2019) to $415K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton First United Methodist Church Pendleton, IN | Youth Support Grants | $74,557 |
| Tri Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter Pendleton, IN | Organizational Support | $39,565 |
| Town of Markleville Markleville, IN | Prairie Loop Trail | $36,900 |
| Falls Park Pendleton, IN | Organizational Support | $23,969 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Anderson, IN | Scholarship Support | $23,665 |
| South Madison Fire Protection Territory Pendleton, IN | Organizational Support | $12,949 |
| Lapelstony Creek Township Fire Territory Lapel, IN | Gear Replacement | $11,080 |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School Pendleton, IN | Recreational Equipment | $7,145 |
| Pendleton Swim Club Pendleton, IN | Program Support | $7,145 |
| Willow Place Anderson, IN | Fire Suppression | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,247,826 | $987,039 | $962,832 | $266,930 | 14 | $494,227 |
| 2023 | $12,426,184 | $1,237,464 | $792,431 | $223,818 | 17 | $256,347 |
| 2022 | $11,113,850 | $1,191,494 | $1,374,583 | $415,175 | 21 | $511,134 |
| 2019 | $10,870,374 | $1,138,515 | $609,204 | $94,100 | 8 | $345,631 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to produce positive change and lasting impact and enhance quality of life for South Madison County residents by attracting charitable gifts and making philanthropic gifts in response to community needs. Its website also describes a mission of connecting residents, supporting local organizations, and advancing transformative and sustainable impact.
Its 2025–2030 strategic plan identifies four community-impact initiatives: addressing unmet needs; encouraging lifelong learning and a resilient economy; enhancing physical spaces and interpersonal connections; and expanding civic capacity. Strategies include supporting service delivery and accessibility, youth development and lifelong learning, greenspaces and community amenities, and civic participation.
Among its 2025 grantees, Ivy Tech Foundation’s stated mission is to receive and administer property and contributions for the benefit of an individual recipient Community College. Fusion Cheer and Dance Boosters says it raises funds to offset costs associated with all-star cheerleading, including competitions, uniforms, and fees.
Grantmaking
Its largest reported awards included $74,557 to Pendleton First United Methodist Church for youth support grants; $39,565 to Tri Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter for organizational support; $36,900 to the Town of Markleville for the Prairie Loop Trail; and $23,969 to Falls Park for organizational support. Ivy Tech Foundation received $23,665 for scholarship support.
The Bright Future Grant is described as offering $2,000–$10,000 per application for projects that directly benefit residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green, and/or Stony Creek Townships in Madison County, Indiana. Eligible applicants listed for the program include 501(c)(3) public charities, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, and qualifying public entities; grants to non-charities may be considered case by case with expenditure responsibility. An organization may receive more than one award during the fiscal year, subject to a $10,000 cumulative limit, and projects are expected to be completed within one year of award.
The Foundation also describes a Community Engagement Fund for designated temporary community initiatives endorsed by the Foundation. It can provide back-office services and nonprofit infrastructure to support community projects and volunteer efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tammy K. Bowman as executive director; Betsy Allen as president; Amy Turner as vice president; Rachel Christenson as treasurer; and Joe Bastin as secretary. It also lists Lori Brand, Christine Dudley, Sara Hauser, Dustin Pennington, and Andrea Baldwin as directors.
The Foundation’s website also identifies Kerry Dodd as associate director, Lisa Floyd as scholarship manager, and Amber Estes as office manager.
South Madison Community Foundation Inc is led by Tammy K. Bowman, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy K. Bowman
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$45K (2019) → $71K (2025)
Betsy Allen
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dustin Pennington
Director
Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lori Brand
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sara Hauser
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amy Gwinn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Andrea Baldwin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Christine Dudley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Melanie Hosier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Amy Turner
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rachel Christenson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joe Bastin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Connie Rector (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Dudley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pam Shuck (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Hersberger (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Smith (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brad Buck (2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Hatheway (2019) — Director
- Former: Bradley Voyles (2019) — Director
- Former: Christi Kincade (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Ken Hoppes (2019) — Director
- Former: Lori Ryan (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Tammy K Bowman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about South Madison Community Foundation Inc
How much does South Madison Community Foundation Inc give each year?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc gave $267K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is South Madison Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,113, and its average grant was $19,066, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Madison Community Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does South Madison Community Foundation Inc give grants?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pendleton, IN (9 grants) and Anderson, IN (2 grants).
Does South Madison Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on South Madison Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (3 grants).
Who are South Madison Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pendleton First United Methodist Church ($74,557), Tri Kappa Gamma Pi Chapter ($39,565) and Town of Markleville ($36,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is South Madison Community Foundation Inc?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $987K.
What does South Madison Community Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to produce positive change and lasting impact and enhance quality of life for South Madison County residents by attracting charitable gifts and making philanthropic gifts in response to community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Madison Community Foundation Inc?
The Foundation’s website says Bright Future Grant applications are due by the fifth day of each month, with decisions communicated at the start of the following month. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is South Madison Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
South Madison Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1839759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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