Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $241,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$241,000
- Assets$93.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.3 million | 37 | $95.4 million |
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 49 | $85.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 68 | $91.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 47 | $93.9 million |
How to apply
Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc 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 Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 46 | $3.6 million |
| California | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevate Indianapolis Inc | Education | $241,000 |
| Playworks Indiana | Youth development | $225,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis | Youth development | $189,628 |
| Eclectic Soul Voices Corp DBA Voices Corp | Youth development | $174,500 |
| Southeast Community Services | Family success | $170,750 |
| Mission 25 | Youth development | $170,000 |
| Reach for Youth Inc | Youth development | $161,000 |
| Groundwork Indy Inc | Youth development | $160,300 |
| Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center Indianapolis Inc | Family success | $160,000 |
| Dream Alive Inc | Education | $141,000 |
| Starfish Initiative | Education | $133,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group Inc | Youth development | $120,750 |
| Center for Whitley County Youth Inc | Education | $111,000 |
| Troy School | Education | $110,000 |
| Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Youth development | $97,650 |
| La Plaza Inc | Youth development | $95,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Education | $86,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Indiana Inc | Education | $86,000 |
| You Yes You Project Corp | Family success | $83,000 |
| Aspire Higher Foundation | Youth development | $78,000 |
| Teenworks Inc | Education | $75,750 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Education | $75,000 |
| Fathers & Families Resource Center | Family success | $70,000 |
| Latinas Welding Guild | Youth development | $70,000 |
| Bloom Project | Youth development | $68,500 |
| Seascope | Youth development | $68,000 |
| Lyn House Inc | Education | $65,500 |
| Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Family success | $61,000 |
| Girl Talk Incorporated | Youth development | $36,000 |
| Noblesville Youth Assistance Program | Education | $30,750 |
| Westfield Youth Assistance Program | Education | $30,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Initiative Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance Program | Education | $20,000 |
| Sheridan Youth Assistance Program | Education | $16,000 |
| Center of Wellness for Urban Women | Family success | $15,000 |
| Harmony in Horses Inc | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Heroes Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Riley Children's Health Foundation | Other - general funding | $15,000 |
| Y12 Inc | Education | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr River Sturdivant
- Ruth Purcell-Jones
- Tracy Butler
- Freddie L McClure
- Molly E McClure
- Aaron J Stratman
Questions people ask
Does Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr River Sturdivant (Executive Director), Ruth Purcell-Jones (Former Executive Director), Tracy Butler (Dir of Partnership Strategy & Invest) and Freddie L McClure (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.