David P Sheetz Foundation
Accepts applications
David P Sheetz Foundation is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$700,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $840,000 the year before.
37% 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 | $626,000 | 25 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $840,000 | 32 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $700,000 | 30 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew J Sheetz 303 Blue Ridge Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 796-7937 |
| What to submit | No form at present |
What David P Sheetz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $395,000 |
| Indiana | 19 | $285,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope College | General | $300,000 |
| District Theatre | General | $40,000 |
| Grand Traverse Commission on Aging | General | $35,000 |
| Freewheelin' Community Bikes | General | $30,000 |
| Fathers and Family | General | $25,000 |
| Joy's House Indianapolis | General | $25,000 |
| Mission Hill Church | General | $25,000 |
| Morning Light | General | $20,000 |
| Peace Learning Center | General | $20,000 |
| Re Act | General | $20,000 |
| Harrison Center | General | $15,000 |
| MLK Community Center | General | $15,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis | General | $10,000 |
| Allen Creek Preschool | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | General | $10,000 |
| Coverant House New Jersey-Newark | General | $10,000 |
| Exodus Refuge | General | $10,000 |
| Indy Reads | General | $10,000 |
| Leadership Indianapolis | General | $10,000 |
| Vulnerable Childrens Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Tandem Community Birth Center & Postpartum House | General | $8,000 |
| Ac Paw | General | $5,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | General | $5,000 |
| Random Acts of Flowers - Indianapolis | General | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse | General | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas School | General | $5,000 |
| The Cat Theater | General | $5,000 |
| The Little Red Door Cancer | General | $5,000 |
| Traverse City Junior Golf Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Ranch Cat Rescue Services | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha J Keep
- Matthew J Sheetz
- John C Keep
Questions people ask
Does David P Sheetz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David P Sheetz Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs David P Sheetz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha J Keep (President), Matthew J Sheetz (Treasurer) and John C Keep (Vice President).
What does David P Sheetz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.