Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.5 million in 160 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $4.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.5 million
- Number of grants160
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$559 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.2 million the year before.
100% 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 | $17.2 million | 1 | $453 million |
| 2024 | $16.5 million | 160 | $559 million |
How to apply
| Contact | See Online Application With 320 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 955-0138 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Please visit our website, www.awclowescf.org, for current grant guidelines. |
What Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 143 | $16.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $32,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,400 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Capital & Special Project | $4.5 million |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fdn Inc | Capital & Special Project | $750,000 |
| Aspire Higher Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | $600,000 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | $550,000 |
| Indianapolis Ballet Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $462,500 |
| Shelby County Players Inc | Capital & Special Project | $425,000 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $413,500 |
| Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $364,000 |
| Indianapolis-Marion Co Public Library Fdn | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $308,000 |
| Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $303,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $303,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art Inc | Operations | $301,000 |
| Noblesville Creates Inc | Capital & Special Project | $300,000 |
| Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $292,000 |
| Summer Stock Stage Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $274,000 |
| Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Capital & Special Project | $250,000 |
| Pattern Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $250,000 |
| Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $235,000 |
| Indiana University | Capital & Special Project | $232,500 |
| Phoenix Theatre Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $229,600 |
| Discovering Broadway Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $223,000 |
| 16 Tech Community Corporation | Capital & Special Project | $220,000 |
| American Pianists Association Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $208,000 |
| Dance Kaleidoscope Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $188,500 |
| Sheldon Swope Art Museum Inc | Capital & Special Project | $175,000 |
| Artrageous Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $170,000 |
| St Joseph Institute for the Deaf Inc | Capital & Special Project | $150,000 |
| International Violin Competition of Indpls Inc | Operations | $139,000 |
| Heartland Film Inc | Operations | $125,000 |
| Urban Musical Theatre Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $124,000 |
| Athenaeum Foundation Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $120,000 |
| Indy Convergence Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $112,500 |
| Indianapolis Women's Chorus Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $109,000 |
| Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | $95,000 |
| Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Inc | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $93,000 |
| Hoosier Salon Patrons Assoc Inc | Operations | $90,000 |
| New Harmony Project Inc | Operations | $90,000 |
| Central Indiana Community Fdn Inc | Operations | $75,000 |
| Indiana Entertainment Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | $75,000 |
| Indianapolis Opera Company | Operations | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Slaninka
- James B Lemler
- Joanna Taft
- Danny R Dean
- William H Marshall
- Ben W Blanton
- Jennett M Hill
- Paul Lowell Haines
- Wallace R Yakey Jr
- Elizabeth Kaznak-Hall
Questions people ask
Does Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please visit our website, www.awclowescf.org, for current grant guidelines.
How much does Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$16.5 million in tax year 2024, across 160 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Beth Slaninka (Vice Chair), James B Lemler (President), Joanna Taft (Secretary/Treasurer) and Danny R Dean (Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.