The R B Annis Educational Foundation
The R B Annis Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Fishers, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $1,031,975 to charitable organizations, including universities, museums, and arts organizations.
The R B Annis Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: The R B Annis Educational Foundation gave $1.0M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Indiana. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,031,975
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,157
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $14,293,689
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (88% 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 R B Annis Educational Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11999 Lakeside Drive, Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: (317) 585-4455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R B Annis Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Indianapolis ($505K). Together the top 10 received $978K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 185 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 10% to recipients in Michigan. Vermont and Kentucky each accounted for 1%; Florida accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The R B Annis Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 38 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $698K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $505,000 |
| Conner Prairie Fishers, IN | Charitable | $151,000 |
| Newfields Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $105,000 |
| The Michigan Maritime Museum South Haven, MI | Charitable | $76,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,293,689 | $926,590 | $1,153,847 | $1,031,975 | 38 | $1,079,425 | $872,082 | $869,502 |
| 2023 | $14,520,946 | $745,070 | $1,268,367 | $1,143,333 | 33 | $1,216,008 | $693,711 | $812,916 |
| 2022 | $15,044,243 | $649,688 | $849,625 | $698,333 | 36 | $772,833 | $595,054 | $860,112 |
| 2021 | $15,244,180 | $1,573,605 | $1,136,018 | $980,333 | 36 | $1,054,523 | $1,520,059 | $943,128 |
| 2020 | $14,806,593 | $865,447 | $1,005,265 | $889,950 | 42 | — | $824,182 | $782,582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R B Annis Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $870K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, cultural, and arts organizations. The University of Indianapolis describes its mission as championing lifelong learning through relevant and innovative education. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says it creates learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families. Interlochen Center for the Arts describes its work as engaging and inspiring people through educational, artistic, and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,031,975. Grants ranged from $250 to $505,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $505,000 to the University of Indianapolis, $151,000 to Conner Prairie, $105,000 to Newfields, $76,000 to the Michigan Maritime Museum, $51,000 to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and $50,000 to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The stated purposes for these grants were “charitable.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles D Angus and C Daniel Yates as trustees.
The R B Annis Educational Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Daniel Yates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Charles D. Angus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wayne E. Weber (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Charles D Angus (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The R B Annis Educational Foundation
How much does The R B Annis Educational Foundation give each year?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation gave $1.0M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 33 grants.
What is The R B Annis Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $27,157, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The R B Annis Educational Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The R B Annis Educational Foundation give grants?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (21 grants) and Naples, FL (4 grants).
Does The R B Annis Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The R B Annis Educational Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (38 grants).
Who are The R B Annis Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Indianapolis ($505,000), Conner Prairie ($151,000) and Newfields ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The R B Annis Educational Foundation?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $870K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The R B Annis Educational Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, cultural, and arts organizations. The University of Indianapolis describes its mission as championing lifelong learning through relevant and innovative education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R B Annis Educational Foundation?
The foundation 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 R B Annis Educational Foundation's EIN?
The R B Annis Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6627460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The R B Annis Educational 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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