Batt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Batt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $13,750. 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$114,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$13,750
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,200 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,350 | 27 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $96,200 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $114,500 | 27 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Batt Family 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 Batt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11 | $39,750 |
| Illinois | 3 | $19,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $13,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Children's Choir Inc | G.o.s. | $13,750 |
| Sat - 7 | Project funds | $13,500 |
| Media Research Center | G.o.s. | $13,000 |
| Wheaton College | G.o.s. & project funds | $12,250 |
| Faith Church | G.o.s. & project fund | $8,500 |
| President Benjamin Harrison Home | G.o.s. | $7,000 |
| The Navigators | Project funds | $6,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | G.o.s. Project funds | $5,500 |
| Conner Prairie Museum | G.o.s. | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc | G.o.s. | $4,000 |
| Interlochen Ctr for the Arts | G.o.s. | $4,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrsopen Door | G.o.s. | $3,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | G.o.s. | $3,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | G.o.s. | $2,500 |
| Dartmouth College - Tuck School | G.o.s. | $2,000 |
| Jerusalem University College | G.o.s. | $2,000 |
| Horizon's International | Project fund | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Rotary Foundation | G.o.s. | $1,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Project fund | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Project fund & g.o.s. | $1,000 |
| Martin University | G.o.s. | $1,000 |
| Park Tudor Foundation Inc | G.o.s. & capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre of Indianapolis Inc | G.o.s. | $500 |
| Dartmouth College - Thayer School | G.o.s. | $500 |
| United Services Organization | G.o.s. | $500 |
| Tabernacle Pres Church | Project fund & g.o.s. | $400 |
| First Friends Church | G.o.s. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William G Batt
- Martha Susan Batt
Questions people ask
Does Batt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Batt Family Foundation give?
$114,500 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Batt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William G Batt (Trustee) and Martha Susan Batt (Trustee).
What does Batt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.