Transformation Trust Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, established in 1997. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as an independent grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-2.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
-31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+42.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on their grantmaking patterns, Transformation Trust Inc focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and creative fields
- Historic preservation
- Journalism
- Mental health
Grantmaking
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data not publicly specified
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Transformation Trust Inc primarily directs funding toward:
- Indiana
- California
- Utah
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Resources:
- Total Assets (2024): $21,856,502
- Total Liabilities (2024): $0
- Total Assets (2024): $21.9M
Financial Trend: The foundation's 2024 expenses exceeded revenues, resulting in a net deficit of $394,608 for that fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,856,502 | $22,279,129 | $22,818,280 |
| Revenue | $1,126,317 | $986,459 | $806,450 |
| Expenses | $1,520,925 | $1,525,297 | $1,171,055 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,302,961 | $1,329,211 | $978,461 |
| Net Investment Income | $978,277 | $852,167 | $669,307 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,355,499 | $1,289,965 | $1,354,796 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA KLINK | BOARD MEMBER | 20 | $75,000 |
| ELIZABETH HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $22,000 |
| JEANNE PAQUETTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 80007, Indianapolis, IN 46280-0007
Phone: 317-580-2002
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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