Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc
Alexandria, IN · EIN 35-2020501. Reported 264 grants totalling $4,302,449 to 105 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $2,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,000 and $5,500; the smallest was $50 and the largest $500,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $1,131,000 | 6 | 5 | 2025 |
| Gospel Music Trust Fund | Brentwood, TN | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | $501,000 | 2 | 1 | 2025 |
| Liberty Christian School | Anderson, IN | $235,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | $134,500 | 11 | 5 | 2025 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | $114,000 | 4 | 2 | 2025 |
| Heart for Lebanon | Black Mountain, NC | $101,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Anderson First United Methodist | Anderson, IN | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Leadership Academy Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $63,750 | 5 | 4 | 2025 |
| Anderson Symphony Orchestra | Anderson, IN | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Man 4 Man Ministries | Anderson, IN | $55,600 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Kiwanis Club | Alexandria, IN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Church St Commons | Alexandria, IN | $49,500 | 7 | 5 | 2025 |
| Anderson Preparatory Academy | Anderson, IN | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Comm Hosp Anderson Fndn | Anderson, IN | $30,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Alexandria Community Center | Alexandria, IN | $23,100 | 10 | 5 | 2025 |
| Madison Cnty Special Olympics | Anderson, IN | $17,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Main Street | Alexandria, IN | $16,550 | 6 | 5 | 2025 |
| Anderson Christian Center | Anderson, IN | $16,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Historical Society | Alexandria, IN | $15,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Anderson High School | Anderson, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 2 | 2025 |
| Fractured Atlas | Hartsdale, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Levisway Inc | Alexandria, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Park Place Church of God | Anderson, IN | $15,000 | 3 | 2 | 2025 |
| US Dream Academy | Silver Spring, MD | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Higher Level Sports Camp | Pendleton, IN | $14,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Paramount Theatre | Anderson, IN | $13,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| St Vincent Anderson Regional Fndn | Anderson, IN | $12,000 | 3 | 2 | 2025 |
| The Salvation Army | Anderson, IN | $11,329 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Church of Nazarene | Alexandria, IN | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| City of Alexandria | Alexandria, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| East Side Church of God | Anderson, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Madison County Alliance Fndn | Anderson, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Project Genesis | Parrish, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wheeler Missions | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Christian Center | Anderson, IN | $9,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| St Vincent Anderson Reg Fndn | Anderson, IN | $9,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Women of Philanthropy Madison County Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| United Way of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $7,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Toy Drive | Alexandria, IN | $6,750 | 6 | 5 | 2025 |
| Christian Congregation Church | Alexandria, IN | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Madison Cnty Econ Development | Anderson, IN | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Secret Families of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $5,600 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Orangehaus Music Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $5,230 | 4 | 3 | 2025 |
| Paramount Heritage Fndn Inc | Anderson, IN | $5,200 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Alexandria First Baptist Church | Alexandria, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Alexandrial Police Department | Alexandria, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Anderson Community Schools | Anderson, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Anderson Prepaatory Academy | Anderson, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Axexandria-Monroe High School | Alexandria, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bridgeway Christian Center | Muncie, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Christ Fellowship Church | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| First Choice for Women | Muncie, IN | $5,000 | 5 | 3 | 2025 |
| Kevin's Kids | Franklin, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kevin's Kids First Baptist Church | Russell Springs, KY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Russ Tafffproductions | Bell Buckle, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Women of Philanthropy | Anderson, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Crossroads Amer Council - BSA | Indianapolis, IN | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Anderson, IN | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Corporation for Econ Devel | Anderson, IN | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Outfitters Inc | Pendleton, IN | $4,000 | 4 | 3 | 2025 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $3,700 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Alternatives Inc | Anderson, IN | $3,500 | 6 | 5 | 2025 |
| Operation Love | Anderson, IN | $3,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Anderson Education Foundation | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Habitat for Humanity Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Youth Leadership Academy Madison County | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Alexandria Community School Corp | Alexandria, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bibles for Ballers | Anderson, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Annointed Crusade for Christ | Anderson, IN | $1,750 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Elk Lodge | Alexandria, IN | $1,590 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Muncie, IN | $1,570 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Youth Opportunity Center | Muncie, IN | $1,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Oragehaus Music Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $1,390 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Anderson Young Ballet Theatre | Anderson, IN | $1,050 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bethel University | Mckenzie, TN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dove Harbor | Anderson, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Downtown Indy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Indiana Academy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana University Conferences | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Mary Church | Alexandria, IN | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| The Beck Foundation | Atlanta, IN | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Youth Leadership Academy of Madison County | Anderson, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Youth Leadership of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Alexandria Eagles 1771 | Alexandria, IN | $940 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Delta Theta Tau | Alexandria, IN | $750 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Alexandria Weekday Relig Educ | Alexandria, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Delta Theta Tau Sorority | Alexandria, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Efca Donor Services | Minneapolis, MN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Indiana Bandits Inc | Greenfield, IN | $500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Southern Gospel Music Assn | Sevierville, TN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| We Are Taylor Strong | Thornville, OH | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Madison Cnty Chaplaincy Program | Anderson, IN | $350 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| A Town Center Inc | Anderson, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Homers Helpers | Alexandria, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Intersect | Anderson, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Madison Cnty Historical Society | Anderson, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Medical Mutts Service Dogs | Indianapolis, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pete's Pantry | Alexandria, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Samantha & Kyle Bush Bundle of Joy | Mooresville, NC | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
57 of 105 (54%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 66%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Leadership Academy Madison Cnty
DANCE MARATHON / SCHOLARSHIPS - Madison Cnty Community Fndn
ANDERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Wheeler Mission
RICK & JULIE ALVIS LEGACY FUND - City of Alexandria
TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING - Comm Hosp Anderson Fndn
COMM CHEFS APRON SPONSORSHIP - Anderson High School
DIGITAL BOARD FOR MAIN GYM
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 82 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | $377,600 | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 39 | $275,890 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 49 | $371,420 | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 56 | $983,490 | $2,250 |
| 2025 | 74 | $2,294,049 | $5,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
73% of its giving went to organizations in Indiana. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $2,500. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Indiana.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 737, Alexandria, IN, 46001. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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