Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbia City, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,086 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$103,086
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$85,029
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $164,717 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,288 | 27 | $64,840 |
| 2024 | $164,717 | 29 | $41,343 |
| 2025 | $103,086 | 23 | $85,029 |
How to apply
Brian & Sonya Emerick 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 Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 19 | $100,586 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth for Christ | Religion for youth | $35,000 |
| Emmanuel Community Church | Religious | $24,000 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian School | Religious | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Operations | $5,000 |
| Star 883 | Operations | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operations | $4,000 |
| Huntington University | Education/forester fund | $2,000 |
| The Center for Whitley County Youth | Operations | $2,000 |
| Whitco FFA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Operations | $1,886 |
| A Hope Center | Operations | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Whitley Co | Wilderness scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lifewise Academy | Operations | $1,000 |
| Whitley Cty 4-H | Operations | $600 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Operations | $500 |
| Focus on the Family | Operations | $500 |
| Fort Wyane Railroad Historical Soc | Operations | $500 |
| Indiana Ag Law Foundation | Operations | $500 |
| Lamb Foundation | Operations | $500 |
| LC Nature Park | Operations | $500 |
| Remedy Live | Operations | $500 |
| Junior Achievement | Operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Emerick
- Sonya Emerick
Questions people ask
Does Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc give?
$103,086 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Emerick (President) and Sonya Emerick (Secretary).
What does Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.