The Bindley Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 35-2015772

Foundation Overview

Based in Indianapolis, IN, The Bindley Family Foundation Inc has awarded 205 grants totaling $1,159,100 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Indiana and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $750 to $30,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,159,100
Total Assets
$2,627,458
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
50
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Decline
-37% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%

14 of 50 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

63% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Indianapolis (98%), Terre Haute (1%), Fishers (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-12%

Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bindley Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Brightlane Learning Corp $27,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2024
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Cubs Charities Cubs For A Cure $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Programs And Operations 2024
Dove Recovery House For Women $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
El Dorado Foundation Inc $12,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2024
Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2024
Foster Success $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Heroes Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Iwin Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Joy's House $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Leukemia & Lyphoma Society $750 Detroit, MI, US Programs And Operations 2024
Marian University $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2024
Patachou Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Reach For Youth $750 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Riley Children's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2024
The Will To Live Foundation $5,000 Johns Creek, GA, US Programs And Operations 2024
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Brightlane Learning Corp $27,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2024
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Cubs Charities Cubs For A Cure $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Programs And Operations 2024
Dove Recovery House For Women $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
El Dorado Foundation Inc $12,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2024
Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Foundation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2024
Foster Success $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Heroes Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Iwin Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Joy's House $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Leukemia & Lyphoma Society $750 Detroit, MI, US Programs And Operations 2024
Marian University $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2024
Patachou Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Reach For Youth $750 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Riley Children's Hospital Foundation $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2024
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2024
The Will To Live Foundation $5,000 Johns Creek, GA, US Programs And Operations 2024
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2024
Academy Museum Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Brightlane Learning Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Christel House International $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2023
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Discovery Land Company Foundation $5,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
El Dorado Foundation Inc $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2023
Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Foundation $4,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Friends Of Malibu Urgent Care $4,000 Malibu, CA, US Operations 2023
Heroes Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Indiana University Foundation Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Iwin Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Joy's House $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Loyola Marymount University $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operations 2023
Marian University $3,750 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2023
Our Lady Of Malibu Church $5,000 Malibu, CA, US Operations 2023
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2023
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2023
Women's Cancer Research Fund $7,500 New York, NY, US Programs And Operations 2023
Academy Museum Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Brightlane Learning Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Christel House International $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2023
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Discovery Land Company Foundation $5,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
El Dorado Foundation Inc $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2023
Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Foundation $4,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2023
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Friends Of Malibu Urgent Care $4,000 Malibu, CA, US Operations 2023
Heroes Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Indiana University Foundation Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Iwin Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Joy's House $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Loyola Marymount University $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operations 2023
Marian University $3,750 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2023
Our Lady Of Malibu Church $5,000 Malibu, CA, US Operations 2023
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2023
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2023
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2023
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2023
Women's Cancer Research Fund $7,500 New York, NY, US Programs And Operations 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Brightlane Learning Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2022
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Heroes Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Iwin Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Joy's House $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Marian University $8,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Northwestern University $25,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2022
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Brightlane Learning Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2022
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Heroes Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Iwin Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Joy's House $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Marian University $8,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Northwestern University $25,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2022
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Brightlane Learning Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2022
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Heroes Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Iwin Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Joy's House $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Marian University $8,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Northwestern University $25,000 Evanston, IL, US Operations 2022
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2022
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2022
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2022
Ao1 Foundation $5,000 Sewickley, PA, US Programs And Operations 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Bishop Chatard High School $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Scholarships 2021
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $12,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Phoenix Children's Hospital 2021
Comunidad Del Esquipulteco Ausante Corp $10,000 Esquipulas, CHIQUIMULA, GT Programs And Operations 2021
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $2,750 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Eastwood Ranch Foundation $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,500 Naples, FL, US Programs And Operations 2021
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Garry Marshall Theatre $1,500 Burbank, CA, US Programs And Operations 2021
Harrison Center $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Heroes Foundation $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Indiana University Foundation Iu Lilly Family School Of Philanthropy $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Iwin Foundation $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Joy's House $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Marian University $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Klipsh Educators College 2021
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US School Of Communications 2021
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
School On Wheels Corp $30,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2021
Terre Haute Boy's & Girls Club $1,000 Terre Haute, IN, US Programs And Operations 2021
Whitefish Community Foundation $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2021
Alpine Theatre Project $5,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2020
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Scholarships 2020
Crossroads Of America Council Boy Scouts Of America $2,750 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2020
Friends Of Iacs Foundation $1,250 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2020
Heroes Foundation $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Joy's House $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2020
Loyola Marymount University $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Programs And Operations 2020
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US School Of Communications 2020
School On Wheels Corp $25,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs 2020
Second Helpings Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2020
Sundance Institute $5,000 Park City, UT, US Programs And Operations 2020
Whitefish Community Foundation $7,000 Whitefish, MT, US Programs And Operations 2020
Comunidad Del Esquipulteco Ausante Corp $5,000 Esquipulas, CHIQUIMULA, GT Programs And Operations 2020
The Will-to-live Foundation Inc $2,500 Johns Creek, GA, US Programs And Operations 2020
Indianapolis Museum Of Art $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Women's Cancer Research Fund $3,000 Culver City, CA, US Programs And Operations 2020
City Of Phx Pediatric Health Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2020
V Foundation For Cancer Research $5,000 Carey, NC, US Programs And Operations 2020
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $2,500 Trumbull, CT, US Programs And Operations 2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US Programs And Operations 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Tour De Komen $2,500 Fishers, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Bishop Chatard High School $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Marian University $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Indiana University Foundation $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Providence Cristo Ray School $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Butler University $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020
Phoenix Children's Hospital $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Programs And Operations 2020
Patachou Foundation $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Programs And Operations 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bindley Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 35-2015772
Website N/A
Address 8909 PURDUE RD STE 500 Indianapolis, IN 46268-3150

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bindley Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/treasurer/direct William E Bindley
Director Blair Scott Bindley
Director William F Bindley Ii
Secretary/director Thomas J Salentine Jr

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.