Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hope, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,683 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $17,173. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,683
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$17,173
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,331 the year before.
32% 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 | $56,114 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $86,331 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $76,683 | 22 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Estes Foundation PO Box 161, Hope, IN 47246 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 546-6181, rikki@estesmaterialsales.com |
| What to submit | Completed paper application, copy of highschool transcript, or ged completion, first page of fafsa form. |
| Deadlines | 4/15 |
| Restrictions | Indiana residence with bartholomew county/ hope, in preference, ages 17-27 years old. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 21 | $62,683 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Scholarship | $17,173 |
| Vincennes University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Wyotech | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,760 |
| Students' Fund of Hope | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Grooming School of Indiana | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Hope Elementary | Stem lab | $2,250 |
| Future Jets Biddy Basketball Travel Team | Program support | $1,500 |
| Indiana State University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Indianapolis | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Franklin College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Ball State University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Hanover College | Scholarship | $500 |
| Indiana University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Oakland City University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Saint Mary of the Woods College | Scholarship | $500 |
| Taylor University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Trine University | Scholarship | $500 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rikki Hege
- Brenton McKinney
- Andrea Hatton
- Rex Baxter
Questions people ask
Does Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 4/15.
How much does Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc give?
$76,683 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rikki Hege (President), Brenton McKinney (Vice President), Andrea Hatton (Secretary and Treasurer) and Rex Baxter (Director).
What does Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.