Centra Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Centra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $475,680 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $92,500. 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$475,680
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$92,500
- Assets$174,697
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $332,599 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $252,955 | 59 | $30,890 |
| 2024 | $332,599 | 67 | $33,124 |
| 2025 | $475,680 | 83 | $174,697 |
How to apply
Centra 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Centra Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 81 | $471,180 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burd Scholarships 37 | Charitable | $92,500 |
| United Way Campaign | Charitable | $53,192 |
| Pay It Forward | Charitable | $28,268 |
| Love Chapel | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Salvation Army New Albany | Charitable | $13,176 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Cops and Kids Jackson County | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Scott County Shop With the Sheriff | Charitable | $10,705 |
| Good Samaritan Food Pantry | Charitable | $10,525 |
| Community Involvement Leadership Program | Charitable | $10,272 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Anchor House | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Center for Lay | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Community Center of Hope Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Scott County Clearinghouse | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Sellersburg Community Food Pantry and Clothes Closet | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Mia - Mission in Action | Charitable | $4,500 |
| The Caring Center | Charitable | $4,143 |
| Hope Southern Indiana | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund | Charitable | $3,538 |
| Columbus Shop With A Cop | Charitable | $3,538 |
| Turning Point Holiday Store | Charitable | $3,538 |
| Volunteerism Grants | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jefferson County House of Hope Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Santa Protectors | Charitable | $2,872 |
| Turning Point Domestic Violence Services | Charitable | $2,712 |
| Advocates for Children | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Asap Bartholomew County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kentuckiana | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bartholomew County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boone County Cancer Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Career Resource Center-Brown County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Casa of Scott County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Developmental Services Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Family Ark | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Hamilton County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Family School Partners | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Youth | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Mann
- Addie Bode
- Brad Davis
- Diana Dunn
- Jenni Carr
- Josh Wilson
- Karl Kissinger
- Marques Johnson
- Telicia White
- Kevina Shumaker
- Maredeth Sims
- Sheryl Kreutzjans
- Sarah Stair
Questions people ask
Does Centra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Centra Foundation Inc give?
$475,680 in tax year 2025, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Centra Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Mann (Voting Member), Addie Bode (Voting Member), Brad Davis (Voting Member) and Diana Dunn (Voting Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Centra Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.