John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund
Accepts applications
John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund is a private foundation in Batesville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,183 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,786 and the largest $12,188. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,183
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,786
- Largest grant$12,188
- Assets$156,726
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,754 the year before.
25% 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 | $40,258 | 6 | $199,735 |
| 2024 | $22,754 | 6 | $183,696 |
| 2025 | $24,183 | 4 | $156,726 |
How to apply
| Contact | John A Hillenbrand 4 S Park Avenue 270-E, Batesville, IN 47006 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 934-5646 |
| What to submit | Paper application submitted to 4 s park avenue #270-E. Batesville, in 47006 |
| Restrictions | Batesville, IN or Oldenburg, IN |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | $24,183 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville Community School Corporation | General operating fund | $12,188 |
| Batesville High School | General operating fund | $7,000 |
| St Louis Catholic School | General Operating Fund | $2,572 |
| Oldenburg Academy | General operating fund | $2,423 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Hillenbrand
- Peter Hillenbrand
- Jolene Rockwood
- Connie Nobbe
- Anne Raver
- Anne Amrhein
- Leon Enneking
Questions people ask
Does John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund give?
$24,183 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,786.
Who runs John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Hillenbrand (Co-chairman), Peter Hillenbrand (Co-Chairman), Jolene Rockwood (Board Member) and Connie Nobbe (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does John & Joan Hillenbrand Vision Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.