The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It provides general support for charitable organizations in need and states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc gave $25K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $776.906), mostly in Indiana. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,861
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $777
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $638,255
- +14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% 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 Gramelspacher Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter describing the applicant’s purpose and activities in general. If the requested amount is for a specific purpose, project, or program, explain that clearly. Applications or requests longer than five pages will not be accepted. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark B Gramelspacher President The
Mailing address: PO Box 2386, Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: (317) 423-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brebeuf Fund ($11K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The filing lists 0% for recipients in DC, Connecticut, Vermont, and Ohio; these percentages may reflect rounding. Indiana recipients included organizations in Indianapolis and Notre Dame.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $307; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $19K (2020) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brebeuf Fund Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $10,785 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $1,750 |
| St Richards Episcopal School Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $1,150 |
| Mid-North Food Pantry Inc Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $750 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $750 |
| Crossroads of Americas Council Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $750 |
| Miscellanous Givings Indianapolis, IN | Gifts for Those in Need | $626 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry Indianapolis, IN | Donation for Charitable Mission | $500 |
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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 | $638,255 | $131,210 | $26,720 | $24,861 | 32 | $24,861 | $129,351 | $28,479 |
| 2023 | $555,723 | $53,878 | $33,194 | $23,105 | 31 | $23,105 | $43,789 | $24,947 |
| 2022 | $464,935 | $43,694 | $31,024 | $25,047 | 32 | $25,047 | $37,717 | $23,019 |
| 2021 | $617,385 | $139,740 | $22,621 | $19,536 | 21 | $19,928 | $99,377 | $25,530 |
| 2020 | $490,202 | $21,760 | $23,034 | $19,412 | 22 | — | $18,513 | $19,899 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide general support for charitable organizations in need. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span areas such as nature and conservation, education, and community peacebuilding. For example, the Indianapolis Zoological Society says it works to protect nature and inspire people to care for the world, while St. Richard’s Episcopal School says it fosters knowledge and values through faith, curriculum, leadership, civic responsibility, and global readiness. Peace Learning Center says it facilitates community learning as a catalyst for peace, equity, and justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $24,861. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $10,785, with a median grant of $125. Among the largest awards were $10,785 to Brebeuf Fund, $3,000 to St. Thomas Aquinas, $2,000 to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc., $1,750 to University of Notre Dame, and $1,150 to St. Richard’s Episcopal School. The stated purpose for these awards was a donation for charitable mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
MB Gramelspacher is listed as president and treasurer.
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc is led by Mb Gramelspacher, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mb Gramelspacher
President & Treasurer
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 Gramelspacher Foundation Inc
How much does The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc gave $25K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 31 grants.
What is The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125, and its average grant was $777, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc that year got $307 on average.
Where does The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (22 grants) and Notre Dame, IN (3 grants).
Does The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation for Charitable Mission" (31 grants).
Who are The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brebeuf Fund ($10,785), St Thomas Aquinas ($3,000) and Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc reported $638K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 Gramelspacher Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide general support for charitable organizations in need. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span areas such as nature and conservation, education, and community peacebuilding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter describing the applicant’s purpose and activities in general. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gramelspacher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6024934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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