PHP Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
PHP Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $623,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$623,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$56.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $550,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $500,500 | 25 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 23 | $50.2 million |
| 2025 | $623,000 | 30 | $56.3 million |
How to apply
PHP 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What PHP Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 30 | $623,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25 Inc | Operating | $75,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc | Program | $75,000 |
| Maple City Health Care Center | Program | $60,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | Program | $50,000 |
| Super Shot Inc | Operating | $50,000 |
| Healthier Moms and Babies Inc | Program | $30,000 |
| Hearcare Connection Inc | Operating | $25,000 |
| St Martin's Healthcare | Program | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Northeast Indiana Inc | Program | $25,000 |
| O'Hana Heritage Foundation Inc | Operating | $20,000 |
| Bashor Home of the United Methodist Church Inc | Program | $15,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Program | $15,000 |
| Harold W McMillen Center for Health Education | Operating | $15,000 |
| Mental Health America of Allen Coun Ty Inc | Program | $15,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disablities Inc | Program | $15,000 |
| Unfailing Love Clinic Inc | Operating | $15,000 |
| Aging and In-Home Services of Ni | Program | $10,000 |
| Community Action of Northeast in | Program | $10,000 |
| Hope Alive Inc | Program | $10,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled | Program | $10,000 |
| YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc | Program | $10,000 |
| NE in Positive Resource Connection | Operating | $8,000 |
| Cancer Services of Allen County Inc | Program | $5,000 |
| Cancer Society of St Joseph County | Operating | $5,000 |
| Christian Community Healthcare | Operating | $5,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | Operating | $5,000 |
| Life Restoration Services Inc | Operating | $5,000 |
| Life Treatment Centers Inc | Program | $5,000 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | Program | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home | Program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Wehrenberg
- Tyler Sipe
- Rick Abbott
- Tim Dirig
- Gail Doran
- Michelle Kearns
- Gary Shearer
- Praveen Thadani
- Shannon Wilson
Questions people ask
Does PHP Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PHP Foundation Inc give?
$623,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs PHP Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Wehrenberg (President), Tyler Sipe (Secretary/Tr), Rick Abbott (Director) and Tim Dirig (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does PHP Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.