The Brave Heart Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brave Heart Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fishers, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $795,430 in 167 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$795,430
- Number of grants167
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $658,488 the year before.
49% of its 2024 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 | $658,488 | 151 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $795,430 | 167 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
The Brave Heart 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 The Brave Heart Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 144 | $729,930 |
| California | 5 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | Community support | $35,000 |
| Avondale Meadows Academy United Schools of Indianapolis | Community support | $33,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Community support | $28,000 |
| Iwin (Indiana Women in Need Foundation Inc) | Community support | $20,000 |
| Horizon House | Community support | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Community support | $12,500 |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide | Community support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Children and Family Services of Inky Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Pack Away Hunger | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Milk Bank | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Community support | $10,000 |
| Upstream Prevention Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Bartram Memorial Fund | Community support | $9,000 |
| Second Helpings | Community support | $9,000 |
| Teter Retreat and Organic Farm | Community support | $8,750 |
| Sheltering Wings | Community support | $8,000 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance Program | Community support | $7,500 |
| Companion Community Development Alternatives | Community support | $7,500 |
| Indiana Women in Need Foundation | Community support | $7,500 |
| Ascent 121 | Community support | $7,000 |
| Center for Victim and Human Rights | Community support | $7,000 |
| Good News Ministries | Community support | $7,000 |
| Hope Crisis Response Network Inc | Community support | $7,000 |
| Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders Foundation | Community support | $7,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County | Community support | $7,000 |
| Trinity Haven | Support program | $7,000 |
| Decatur County Family YMCA | Community support | $6,500 |
| Gracepoint Resource Center | Community support | $6,000 |
| St Mary's Early Childhood Center | Community support | $6,000 |
| Teenworks | Community support | $6,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Community support | $5,500 |
| Allies Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| All-Options | Community support | $5,000 |
| Amigos the Richmond Latino Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| Artmix | Community support | $5,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Community support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boone County | Community support | $5,000 |
| Brightlane Learning | Community support | $5,000 |
| Camp Jamison | Community support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Griffith
- Gerry Griffith
- James Mulholland
- Kim Walton
- David McDaniel
- Katie Hagerty
- Kevin Hampton
- Carmen Hansen Rivera
- Lara Chandler-Belsley
Questions people ask
Does The Brave Heart Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brave Heart Foundation Inc give?
$795,430 in tax year 2024, across 167 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Brave Heart Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Griffith (Chair), Gerry Griffith (Treasurer), James Mulholland (Secretary) and Kim Walton (Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Brave Heart Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.