The Froderman Foundation Inc
The Froderman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Formed in June 1961 through the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. G. Harvey Froderman, it provides funding to qualified applicants promoting religious, educational, medical, or charitable causes.
The Froderman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Froderman Foundation Inc gave $751K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $751,296
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,194
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,301
- Total assets
- $11,070,651
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (64% 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 The Froderman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Email the requested one-page summary to the foundation’s contact. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Froderman Foundation Inc Mark Fuson
Mailing address: 4325 Us Hwy 41 S PO Box 10039, Terre Haute, IN 47801
Phone: (812) 232-2364
Website: https://frodermanfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Froderman Foundation Inc
Who The Froderman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sheltering Wings Center for Women ($137K). Together the top 10 received $652K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 72 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (64%), Illinois (18%), North Carolina (11%), Georgia (7%), and Tennessee (1%). The percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Froderman Foundation Inc gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $409K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $751K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheltering Wings Center for Women Danville, IL | Support mission | $136,893 |
| Friends of Tenwek Inc Matthews, NC | Support mission | $82,000 |
| Oaks Academy Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support mission | $75,000 |
| Crooked Creek Food Pantry Indianapolis, IN | Support mission | $68,580 |
| Union Hospital Foundation Inc Terre Haute, IN | Support mission | $65,576 |
| Sisters of our Lady of Mount Carmel of Terre Haute Terre Haute, IN | Support mission | $50,000 |
| MAP International Brunswick, GA | Support mission | $50,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support mission | $49,673 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc Indianapolis, IN | Support mission | $44,301 |
| The Gathering Church Evansville, IN | Support mission | $29,999 |
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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 | $11,070,651 | $755,755 | $813,924 | $751,296 | 17 | $751,296 | $693,127 | $616,027 |
| 2024 | $11,181,774 | $910,857 | $1,224,188 | $1,172,572 | 19 | $1,172,572 | $859,241 | $607,997 |
| 2023 | $11,488,415 | $390,213 | $690,921 | $646,748 | 20 | $646,748 | $346,040 | $585,431 |
| 2022 | $11,705,834 | $408,741 | $480,171 | $408,529 | 15 | $408,529 | $337,099 | $604,093 |
| 2021 | $11,866,652 | $1,111,616 | $873,771 | $820,045 | 1 | $820,045 | $1,057,890 | $656,869 |
| 2020 | $11,709,314 | $325,597 | $531,826 | $491,094 | 1 | — | $284,865 | $576,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Froderman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $616K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide funds to qualified applicants whose emphasis is on religious, educational, medical, or charitable causes.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as shelter and counseling, health, food assistance, education, and religious activities. For example, Sheltering Wings Center for Women describes its mission as providing food, safe shelter, and counseling to people affected by abuse. Union Hospital Foundation says it supports advances in medical care and initiatives to improve health in the Wabash Valley. Crooked Creek Food Pantry describes its work as providing food and grocery items to people experiencing food or nutritional insufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $751,296. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $136,893, with a median grant of $44,301.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $136,893 to Sheltering Wings Center for Women, $82,000 to Friends of Tenwek, $75,000 to Oaks Academy, $68,580 to Crooked Creek Food Pantry, and $65,576 to Union Hospital Foundation. Other recipients included Sisters of our Lady of Mount Carmel of Terre Haute ($50,000), MAP International ($50,000), Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana ($49,673), and Wheeler Mission Ministries ($44,301). The foundation listed “Support mission” as the purpose for these grants.
The foundation’s website asks prospective applicants to email a one-page summary with the organization’s name and contact details, 501(c)(3) number, brief history and establishment date, a specific description of the project or need, amount requested, whether the need requires continuing support and plans for that support, and—if applicable—the program’s start and end dates. If the review committee considers the summary suitable for further consideration, it will send a full application package. The foundation’s standard application form is available upon request. General contributions and operating budgets are not typically funded; requests should specify how the funds will be used.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Fuson as President, Pam Blesch as Vice President, Chris Froderman as Secretary, Brad Fuson as Treasurer, Susan Fuson as Assistant Treasurer, Joe Biggs as Assistant Secretary, and Chuck Blesch, Lynn Biggs, Ann Froderman, and Terri Fuson as Directors.
The Froderman Foundation Inc is led by Mark Fuson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Fuson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Froderman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Blesch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Biggs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Fuson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Fuson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coby Froderman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Fuson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Biggs
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Fuson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Froderman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Biggs
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Blesch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fuson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wanda Froderman (2020–2023) — Emeritus
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 The Froderman Foundation Inc
How much does The Froderman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Froderman Foundation Inc gave $751K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 19 grants.
What is The Froderman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Froderman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $44,301, and its average grant was $44,194, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Froderman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Froderman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (5 grants) and Terre Haute, IN (5 grants).
Does The Froderman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Froderman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support mission" (17 grants).
Who are The Froderman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Froderman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sheltering Wings Center for Women ($136,893), Friends of Tenwek Inc ($82,000) and Oaks Academy Inc ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Froderman Foundation Inc?
The Froderman Foundation Inc reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $751K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $616K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Froderman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide funds to qualified applicants whose emphasis is on religious, educational, medical, or charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Froderman Foundation Inc?
Email the requested one-page summary to the foundation’s contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Froderman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Froderman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6025283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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