Indian Paintbrush Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Indian Paintbrush Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $103 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $350,000 and the largest $46.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$103 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$350,000
- Largest grant$46.0 million
- Assets$1.9 billion
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $109 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109 million | 20 | $2.1 billion |
| 2024 | $103 million | 19 | $1.9 billion |
How to apply
Indian Paintbrush Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Indian Paintbrush Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $46.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40.3 million |
| California | 4 | $11.7 million |
| Wyoming | 4 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depauw University | Educational support | $46.0 million |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | General support | $37.5 million |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Educational support | $5.0 million |
| University of Southern California | Educational support | $5.0 million |
| College Year in Athens Inc | Educational support | $2.8 million |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General support | $2.5 million |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Educational support | $1.5 million |
| St Johns Health Foundation | Medical support | $1.0 million |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $350,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | General support | $200,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Physicians for A National Health Program | General support | $100,000 |
| Animal Adoption Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Physicians for A National Health Program - Ny Metro | General support | $50,000 |
| Mental Health and Recovery Services of Jackson Hole | General support | $25,000 |
| Mount Desert 365 | General support | $25,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven M Rales
- Joseph O Bunting III
- Teresa L C Baldwin
- Queenie H Chung
Questions people ask
Does Indian Paintbrush Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Indian Paintbrush Foundation give?
$103 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $350,000.
Who runs Indian Paintbrush Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven M Rales (Chairman/Director/President), Joseph O Bunting III (Vice President), Teresa L C Baldwin (Secretary/Treasurer) and Queenie H Chung (Vice President).
What does Indian Paintbrush Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.