The Cream Hill Foundation
The Cream Hill Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations in the arts, education, health, conservation, and public media.
The Cream Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cream Hill Foundation gave $72K across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,500
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,153
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,161,995
- +14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (4 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cream Hill Foundation
- 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: 9755 Randall Drive Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46280
Phone: (317) 582-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cream Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Barrow Group ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 307 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (36%), Massachusetts (10%), Indiana (10%), Vermont (10%), and North Carolina (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cream Hill Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 59 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $91K (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Barrow Group New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Pulliam School of Journalism Franklin, IN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| West Cornwall Public Library West Cornwall, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Girls for a Change North Chesterfield, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Montpelier, VT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Park Tudor School Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,161,995 | $230,204 | $107,297 | $71,500 | 62 | $75,093 | $209,728 | $93,087 |
| 2023 | $1,011,501 | $-21,410 | $115,704 | $90,750 | 75 | $93,559 | $8,425 | $82,059 |
| 2022 | $1,116,988 | $102,403 | $111,810 | $88,150 | 67 | $90,993 | $84,170 | $86,137 |
| 2021 | $1,121,904 | $121,247 | $108,863 | $84,250 | 62 | $86,599 | $102,842 | $86,657 |
| 2020 | $1,109,245 | $115,446 | $85,841 | $61,750 | 41 | — | $100,171 | $76,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cream Hill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Barrow Group describes itself as a theatre company and training center whose work uses stories addressing social, spiritual, and political issues. Girls for a Change says it empowers girls to create social change, while Vermont Public Radio describes its work as providing independent news, information, music, and cultural programming. The Endangered Species Fund says its mission is to raise awareness and preserve endangered species and their environments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $71,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $4,000 to The Barrow Group, $3,500 to Duke University, $3,000 to Pulliam School of Journalism, and $2,500 to West Cornwall Public Library. The foundation also reported grants of $2,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Girls for a Change, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, Park Tudor School, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood, and The Nature Conservancy of Central.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer R. LaBalme, Henry G. LaBalme, Lisa L. Osterland, and Victoria A. LaBalme as trustees.
The Cream Hill Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry G. Labalme
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer R. Labalme
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa L. Osterland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria A. Labalme
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cream Hill Foundation
How much does The Cream Hill Foundation give each year?
The Cream Hill Foundation gave $72K across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 75 grants.
What is The Cream Hill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cream Hill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,153, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cream Hill Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Cream Hill Foundation give grants?
The Cream Hill Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Indianapolis, IN (5 grants), Durham, NC (3 grants) and West Cornwall, CT (3 grants).
Does The Cream Hill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on The Cream Hill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (62 grants).
Who are The Cream Hill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cream Hill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Barrow Group ($6,000 across 2 grants), Duke University ($3,500) and Planned Parenthood ($3,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cream Hill Foundation?
The Cream Hill Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cream Hill Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Barrow Group describes itself as a theatre company and training center whose work uses stories addressing social, spiritual, and political issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cream Hill Foundation?
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 The Cream Hill Foundation's EIN?
The Cream Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4148381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cream Hill Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Cream Hill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cream-hill-foundation-morg_8d644cff350043acafb08bf2e52615dc
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