The Yunker Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Yunker Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $212,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$212,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $194,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $194,000 | 13 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 13 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Muessel the Yunker Foundation 411 Broadway Street, Madison, IN 47250 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 599-0271 |
| What to submit | Submit a letter describing the need, purpose, and amount requested. |
| Deadlines | 90 days before the annual board of directors meeting in july. |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be religious, educational, or other charitable organization operating in jefferson county, Indiana. |
What The Yunker Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $209,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Parish | General donation | $90,000 |
| Springdale Cemetery | General donation | $45,000 |
| Shawe Memorial High School | General donation | $40,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lide White Memorial Boysgirls Club | General donation | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General donation | $5,000 |
| Jeffeson County United Way | General donation | $4,500 |
| Salvation Army | General donation | $4,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General donation | $3,000 |
| Purdue University-J Doran Iil | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Hanover College-A Ibarra | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Xavier University-K Wells | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University-Sophia Ho | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- FR Chris Craig
- John Muessel
- Angela Record
- James Thomas Lisle
- Lonnie Collins
Questions people ask
Does The Yunker Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 90 days before the annual board of directors meeting in july.
How much does The Yunker Foundation Inc give?
$212,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Yunker Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists FR Chris Craig (Vice-Chairma), John Muessel (Chairman), Angela Record (Secretary-Tr) and James Thomas Lisle (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Yunker Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.