Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $718,229 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$718,229
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $651,544 the year before.
35% 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 | $539,000 | 13 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $651,544 | 23 | $16.0 million |
| 2025 | $718,229 | 24 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc 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 Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 23 | $713,229 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Operating grant | $100,000 |
| Harrison Center | Artist support grant | $100,000 |
| Big Car Media | Big lube grant | $100,000 |
| Harrison Center | Operating grant | $75,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Project grant | $75,000 |
| Intend Indiana | Polklore grant | $50,000 |
| Peace Learning Center | Matching grant | $35,000 |
| Herron High School | Operating grant | $30,000 |
| Harrison Center | Endowment campaign | $27,279 |
| Harrison Center | Sutphin invitational | $25,450 |
| The Oaks Academy | Operating grant | $25,000 |
| Artmix | Operating grant | $25,000 |
| Indy Humane Society | Matching grant | $10,000 |
| Harrison Center | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Covenant College | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| The Oaks Academy | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Redeemer | Matching grant | $5,000 |
| Pattern Indianapolis | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Herron High School | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Friends of Belmont Beach | Operating grant | $5,000 |
| Herron High School | Matching grant | $2,500 |
| Heart Change Ministries | Matching grant | $2,000 |
| Exodus Refuge | Matching grant | $500 |
| Indianapolis Theological Serminary | Matching grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanna B Taft
- Madeline Sutphin
- David Wellwerts
- Charlie Sutphin
- Andrew Sutphin
Questions people ask
Does Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc give?
$718,229 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanna B Taft (President), Madeline Sutphin (Secretary), David Wellwerts (Board Member) and Charlie Sutphin (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.