Care Institute Group Inc
Preselected recipients only
Care Institute Group Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $888,144 | 41 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 36 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 38 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Care Institute Group 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 Care Institute Group Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $530,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $235,000 |
| Indiana | 19 | $227,500 |
| California | 4 | $130,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Youth Foundation | General Purpose $200K - Event Sponsorship $25K | $225,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Event Sponsorship | $150,000 |
| Boston University Scholarship | Scholarship | $125,000 |
| Knoebel Insititute for Healthy Aging (University of Denver) | Paul Freeman Financial Security Program | $125,000 |
| Boston College - Carroll School of Management Innovation Fund | Soaring Higher Campaign Fund for Faculty Support | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Medical Center | Campaign for Building a Healthier Future - BSN Scholars Program | $75,000 |
| Knoxville Zoo | Event Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| The Bishop School | Lead with Purpose Campaign | $50,000 |
| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology | Aging and Technology Fund | $50,000 |
| St Vincent DePaul - St Mary's Frankfort Chapter | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Event Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Joy's House | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Methodist Health Foundation | Event Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Muncie Childrens Museum | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | CITE Program (Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation) | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assocation Greater Indiana Chapter | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Heartland Film Inc | Event Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony | Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Institute | Caroline Fund | $10,000 |
| Fishers Youth Assistance Program | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Iwin | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Helpings | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Lucky Mama Project | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hilarity for Charity | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Event Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Child Center | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Clinton Central Education Foundation | Event Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Indiana Canine Assistance Network | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA) | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Indiana Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay L Hicks
- Robert N Davies
- Kelly L Adair
- James C Carlino
- Arnold M Whitman
Questions people ask
Does Care Institute Group Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Care Institute Group Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Care Institute Group Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay L Hicks (President), Robert N Davies (Secretary), Kelly L Adair (Asst. Secretary/Treasurer) and James C Carlino (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Care Institute Group Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.