The Yunker Foundation Inc
The Yunker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Indiana. Its 2024 filing shows grants to charitable organizations and scholarship recipients, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
The Yunker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Yunker Foundation Inc gave $212K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Indiana. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,000
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,308
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,007,185
- +98.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- 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 Yunker Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a letter describing the need, purpose, and amount requested to John Muessel at The Yunker Foundation. Eligible recipients must be religious, educational, or other charitable organizations operating in Jefferson County, Indiana. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Submit 90 days before the annual board of directors meeting in July, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Submit 90 days before the annual board of directors meeting in July, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Muessel The Yunker Foundation
Mailing address: 411 Broadway Street, Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 599-0271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yunker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prince of Peace Parish ($90K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Indiana recipients and 1% to Ohio recipients. The filing’s stated eligibility restriction is that recipients operate in Jefferson County, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Yunker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $152K (2020) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Parish Madison, IN | General Donation | $90,000 |
| Springdale Cemetery Madison, IN | General Donation | $45,000 |
| Shawe Memorial High School Madison, IN | General Donation | $40,000 |
| Girls Incorporated Madison, IN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Lide White Memorial Boysgirls Club Madison, IN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Madison, IN | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Jeffeson County United Way Madison, IN | General Donation | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army Madison, IN | General Donation | $4,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Madison, IN | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Purdue University-J Doran IIL West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,007,185 | $2,234,649 | $243,140 | $212,000 | 13 | $212,575 | $70,291 | $213,041 |
| 2023 | $2,015,676 | $64,730 | $224,392 | $194,000 | 13 | $194,550 | $57,499 | $198,757 |
| 2022 | $2,175,338 | $135,224 | $195,400 | $167,000 | 14 | $167,550 | $107,374 | $200,818 |
| 2021 | $2,235,514 | $66,557 | $192,237 | $154,500 | 11 | $155,050 | $36,771 | $210,573 |
| 2020 | $2,362,092 | $528,502 | $178,322 | $152,000 | 12 | — | $503,701 | $183,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yunker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $213K 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 is provided. The 2024 filing lists general donations to organizations including Prince of Peace Parish, Springdale Cemetery, Shawe Memorial High School, Girls Incorporated, Habitat for Humanity, and the Salvation Army. It also lists scholarship grants to students attending Purdue University, Hanover College, and Xavier University.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $212,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $90,000, with a median of $4,500. Notable grants included $90,000 to Prince of Peace Parish, $45,000 to Springdale Cemetery, and $40,000 to Shawe Memorial High School, all in Madison, Indiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Muessel as chairman, Fr Chris Craig as vice-chairma, Angela Record as secretary-tr, and James Thomas Lisle and Lonnie Collins as directors.
The Yunker Foundation Inc is led by John Muessel, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Muessel
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Thomas Lisle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Craig
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Record
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erin Kindle (2020) — Secretary-Tr
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 Yunker Foundation Inc
How much does The Yunker Foundation Inc give each year?
The Yunker Foundation Inc gave $212K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 13 grants.
What is The Yunker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Yunker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $16,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Yunker Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Yunker Foundation Inc give grants?
The Yunker 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 Madison, IN (9 grants) and West Lafayette, IN (2 grants).
Does The Yunker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The Yunker Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are The Yunker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Yunker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Prince of Peace Parish ($90,000), Springdale Cemetery ($45,000) and Shawe Memorial High School ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yunker Foundation Inc?
The Yunker Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (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 Yunker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists general donations to organizations including Prince of Peace Parish, Springdale Cemetery, Shawe Memorial High School, Girls Incorporated, Habitat for Humanity, and the Salvation Army. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yunker Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says to submit a letter describing the need, purpose, and amount requested to John Muessel at The Yunker Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Yunker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Yunker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6041203. 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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