First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jeffersonville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,116 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $30,808 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$268,116
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$30,808
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,400 the year before.
17% 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 | $259,065 | 8 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $208,400 | 6 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $268,116 | 6 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry Myers 702 North Shore Dr Suite 300, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 283-0724 |
| What to submit | Grant applications can be downloaded from the bank's website, fsbbank.net/about-us. |
| Restrictions | First savings charitable foundation will only fund 501(c)(3) organizations and those with "public charity" status or its equivalent. There will be no funding to political groups, fraternal organizations, sectarian or religious activities, family foundations or individuals. In addition, the foundation will not provide funding for operational expenses. |
What First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | $136,616 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $131,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana | Educationaleducational | $100,000 |
| Leadership Southern Indiana | Educational | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana | Educational | $36,616 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana Inc | Community economic development | $25,000 |
| Clarksville in Community Schools | Educational | $25,000 |
| Daviess Co Ceo | Educational | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry W Myers
- John P Lawson Jr
- Cecile A Blau
- Rita Hudson Shourds
- Larry Ricke
- Kent Parisien
- Tony A Schoen
- Jackie R Journell
- Christy Karmire
- Jacob Julius
Questions people ask
Does First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$268,116 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $30,808.
Who runs First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry W Myers (President), John P Lawson Jr (Treasurer/Secretary), Cecile A Blau (Board Member) and Rita Hudson Shourds (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.