Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,880 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $13,000. 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$107,880
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $89,530 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $107,880 | 24 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust 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 Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 24 | $107,880 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wagon Wheel Center for The Arts | General support | $13,000 |
| Grace College | Support music and athletic | $8,250 |
| Joe's Kids Inc | General support | $8,000 |
| Boomerang Backpacks Inc | Support | $8,000 |
| Kosciusko County Teen Court Inc | General fund | $7,000 |
| Kosciusko Literacy Services | Books for book club | $6,500 |
| The Beaman Home | Book drive | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nei | Support for kids | $5,200 |
| Baker Youth Club | General support | $5,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko Cty | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Warsaw Community School | Support drama department | $5,000 |
| Warsaw Evengelical Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club | General support | $4,000 |
| Lost Sparrows Inc | Support | $4,000 |
| Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc | Walk for life | $3,700 |
| Classic Arts Program Inc DBA Community Arts Program | Choir festival | $3,500 |
| ML Community Impact Alliance Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $2,000 |
| Youth & The Outdoors United | General support | $1,500 |
| Warsaw Education Foundation | Quiz bowl | $1,500 |
| Kosciusko County Historical Society | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lake Area Community Band | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Etna Green | General support | $750 |
| Right to Life North Central Indiana | Banquet | $480 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Tearney
- Tammy Keirn
- Doug Hanes
- 1st Source Bank
Questions people ask
Does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust give?
$107,880 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Tearney (Member), Tammy Keirn (Member), Doug Hanes (Member) and 1st Source Bank (Trustee).
What does Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.