Prime Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Prime Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lakeville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 20 | $24.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 17 | $26.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 14 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Prime 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 Prime Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11 | $1.7 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Park | General support | $1.5 million |
| Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| St Joseph Cnty 4-H Fair Inc | General support | $32,525 |
| Beacon Health Fdn | General support | $30,000 |
| Notre Dame | General support | $30,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | General support | $25,000 |
| Nations of Coaches Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Lakeville United Methodist Curch | General support | $11,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Boer Goat Nation | General support | $5,000 |
| Our Brothers Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Realserrvices Inc | Alzheimer and dementia services | $5,000 |
| Laville Junior-Senior High School | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Merrill
- Majorie Skaggs
- Scotty Merrill
- Mike Hardy
Questions people ask
Does Prime Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Prime Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Prime Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Merrill (Secretary), Majorie Skaggs (President/Treasurer), Scotty Merrill (Vice President) and Mike Hardy (Board Member).
What does Prime Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.