Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,700
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,882 the year before.
60% 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 | $111,762 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $114,882 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 15 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James D Owen PO Box 11088, Terre Haute, IN 47801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 299-9499 |
| What to submit | Submit on letterhead of the charitable organization. Write a narrative of why the request is being made, the amount requested and the estimated number of individuals that will benefit from the grant. |
| Deadlines | August 1st |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 15 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute Catholic Char | Computer systems | $16,700 |
| Terre Haute Childrens Museum | Operations | $15,000 |
| Vigo County Education | Mini grant programs | $15,000 |
| Vigo County YMCA | Livestrong program | $12,500 |
| Next Step Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Univ Parish Coda | Operations | $10,000 |
| Providence Food Pantry | Food pantry | $7,500 |
| Chances and Services for | Building improvements | $5,000 |
| Maple Center - Integrative Health | Opertations | $5,000 |
| Rethink Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Western Indiana Community | Opertations | $5,000 |
| Vigo County Historical Society | Computer equipment | $4,800 |
| Crossroads Care Clinic - Earn While | Operations | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Home fire relief | $2,500 |
| Terre Haute Womens Club | Shoe bus | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Owen
- Ann L Prox
- Richard Templeton
- Michael J Sacopulos
- Henry T Smith
- Brenda Voll
- Elizabeth Haley
- Jim Winning
- Maya Stewart
Questions people ask
Does Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1st.
How much does Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Owen (President), Ann L Prox (Secretary), Richard Templeton (Treasurer) and Michael J Sacopulos (Vice Preside) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.