Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation
Accepts applications
Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$47,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $47,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $47,000 | 11 | $987,115 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine H Hickey 135 N Pennsylvania St Suite 1400, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 860-2905 |
| What to submit | The shaw-burckhardt-brenner foundation requires that all applications for grant funding be submitted on the form titled "shaw-burckhardt-brenner foundation grant application". A paper copy can be obtained from the foundation's secretary. |
| Deadlines | Grant material must be submitted before the april 1 and october 1 board meetings. |
| Restrictions | The foundation has awarded grants to a variety of programs, including programs relating to the arts, education, services to the elderly, etc. That being said, however, the board has developed a non-exclusive focus on programs that benefit children (or provide services to children) with an emphasis on programs that deal with food, clothing, shelter and social values over other programs. The board prefers to consider grant requests for the funding of specific programs or projects before considering requests for general operating funds. |
What Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 10 | $47,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Operation school bell - providing school clothing and shoes for students | $10,000 |
| Providence Cristo Rey High School | Providing school uniform support to 320 low-income underserved students across indianapolis attending the school | $6,500 |
| Westminster Neighborhood Services | After school youth program for grades k- 8 who face barriers on the near eastside of indianapolis | $5,500 |
| Ascent 121 | Supporting children survivors of sexual trauma from marion and surrounding counties | $5,000 |
| Gleaner's Food Bank Inc | School-based food pantry program | $5,000 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven II Inc | School's out summer camp - annual program to support survivors of domestic violence and their children | $3,000 |
| The Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Self-sufficiency fund providing direct financial assistance for domestic violence survivors | $3,000 |
| Teacher's Treasures Inc | School supplies for teachers serving a high population of students experiencing poverty | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Indianapolis | Holy family shelter program providing support and shelter and other assistance for families below poverty level | $3,000 |
| The STEM Connection | Creating equitable access to STEM learning in central indiana | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Jenkins Esq
- Christine H Hickey Esq
- Chase Hickey
- Dennis R Jones
- Deborah Thornburgh
- Julie Armstrong
- Kayla Moody-Grant Esq
Questions people ask
Does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant material must be submitted before the april 1 and october 1 board meetings.
How much does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas A Jenkins Esq (Director), Christine H Hickey Esq (Director), Chase Hickey (Director) and Dennis R Jones (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.