Dahm Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dahm Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fishers, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $355,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$355,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $281,875 the year before.
90% 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 | $60,000 | 2 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $281,875 | 5 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $355,000 | 10 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Dahm 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 Dahm Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 10 | $355,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral High School | Dahm family foundation endowed tuition assistance fund | $100,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association Inc | Child life program fund | $50,000 |
| Madam Walker Legacy Center | Madam walker summer institute (steam programming) | $40,000 |
| Lafayette Diocesan Foundation Inc | James family student support services endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | General operations | $25,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | General operations | $25,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery | General operations | $25,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | General operations | $25,000 |
| John Maley Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | Youth services bureau dahm account | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Dahm
- Carrie Antrobus
- Shelley Lane
- Trisha Paul
Questions people ask
Does Dahm Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dahm Family Foundation Inc give?
$355,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dahm Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Dahm (President), Carrie Antrobus (Secretary), Shelley Lane (Treasurer) and Trisha Paul (Director).
What does Dahm Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.