Charlie's Fund for Children
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Purpose: To invest in a child's success by providing assistance to children in need who reside in South Madison County.
Background: Created from the estate of Charlie Owens, a successful fuel business owner who understood the unmet needs of financially burdened children. Over 20 years, this fund has awarded $637,935 in support, including $65,878 in 2025.
Geographic Scope: South Madison County, Indiana
Eligible Uses: Funds may be used to address various needs, including but not limited to:
- Tutoring
- Counseling
- Food
- Clothing
- Medical assistance
- Activities/Outings
Contact Information:
- Pendleton First United Methodist Church: 765-778-8074
- South Madison Community Foundation: 765-778-8444
- Email: info@southmadisonfoundation.org
- Address: 233 S. Main Street, Pendleton, IN 46064
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Complete the fillable form available online
- Alternatively, request a hard copy through:
- South Madison Community Foundation
- Pendleton First United Methodist Church
- Your local Township Trustee
Contact for assistance information:
- Pendleton First United Methodist Church at 765-778-8074
What South Madison Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 14
- Total given
- $267K
- Median grant
- $9,113
- Range
- $5,500–$75K
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Pendleton, IN; Anderson, IN; Markleville, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 64% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Hardship
- Youth programs
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