Sterrett Family Foundation Inc
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, youth-development, health, and community organizations.
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sterrett Family Foundation Inc gave $334K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $334,164
- +6265.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,379
- +2793.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $167,480
- +10947.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sterrett Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6906 Royal Oakland Way, Indianapolis, IN 46236
Phone: (317) 823-1019
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sterrett Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Tee Foundation Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 33% to recipients in Indiana. The remaining shares went to New York (3%), Ohio (3%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sterrett Family Foundation Inc gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1322% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $4K (2023) to $404K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General Purposes | $200,000 |
| Butler University Indianapolis, IN | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Cathedral High School Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Geist Christian Church Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $20,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools Indianapolis, IN | General Purposes | $11,314 |
| South Bronx United Inc Bronx, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Margarets Hospital Guild Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Indy Indianapolis, IN | General Assistance | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,480 | $502,208 | $336,244 | $334,164 | 11 | $336,244 | $4,162 |
| 2024 | $1,516 | — | $6,150 | $5,250 | 5 | $5,250 | $226 |
| 2023 | $7,666 | $10,000 | $4,398 | $3,750 | 2 | $3,750 | $240 |
| 2022 | $2,064 | $25,000 | $24,125 | $23,500 | 4 | $23,500 | $80 |
| 2021 | $1,189 | $40,000 | $45,665 | $45,025 | 9 | $45,025 | $198 |
| 2020 | $6,854 | $220,000 | $215,984 | $215,984 | 19 | — | $5,656 |
| 2019 | $2,838 | $362,510 | $405,128 | $404,228 | 24 | — | $1,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sterrett Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include Butler University, which describes its mission as creating a collaborative learning environment and preparing learners to lead meaningful lives; Tindley Accelerated Schools, which offers a college-preparatory program; and South Bronx United, which uses soccer to support youth character, education, health, and leadership. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $334,164. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to First Tee Foundation Inc, $50,000 to Butler University, $25,000 to Cathedral High School, $20,000 to Geist Christian Church, and $11,314 to Tindley Accelerated Schools.
Other reported 2025 grants included $10,000 each to South Bronx United Inc and Cleveland Clinic Foundation; $5,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation; $1,500 to St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild; $1,250 to Impact 100 Indy; and $100 to USGA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen E Sterrett as president and Betty L Sterrett, Kimberly A Seaitz, and Jeffery P Sterrett as vice presidents.
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc is led by Stephen E. Sterrett, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen E. Sterrett
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty L. Sterrett
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery P. Sterrett
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A. Seaitz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Sterrett Family Foundation Inc
How much does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc gave $334K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,379, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants).
Does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Tee Foundation Inc ($200,000), Butler University ($50,000) and Cathedral High School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sterrett Family Foundation Inc?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $336K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sterrett Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1106246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 21, 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 August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 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 April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sterrett Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sterrett-family-foundation-inc-morg_12b89f32137e4cc8b8d157bce8669e7b
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