Sterrett Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sterrett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,164 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$334,164
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$167,480
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,250 the year before.
82% 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 | $3,750 | 2 | $7,666 |
| 2024 | $5,250 | 5 | $1,516 |
| 2025 | $334,164 | 11 | $167,480 |
How to apply
Sterrett Family 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 Sterrett Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| Indiana | 6 | $109,064 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Tee Foundation Inc | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Butler University | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Cathedral High School | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Geist Christian Church | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools | General purposes | $11,314 |
| South Bronx United Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Margarets Hospital Guild | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Indy | General assistance | $1,250 |
| Usga | General assistance | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen E Sterrett
- Betty L Sterrett
- Kimberly A Seaitz
- Jeffery P Sterrett
Questions people ask
Does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc give?
$334,164 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sterrett Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen E Sterrett (President), Betty L Sterrett (Vice President), Kimberly A Seaitz (Vice President) and Jeffery P Sterrett (Vice President).
What does Sterrett Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.