Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc
Alexandria, IN · EIN 35-2020501. Reported 190 grants totalling $2,008,400 to 84 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. 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 $5,000; 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. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $631,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gospel Music Trust Fund | Brentwood, TN | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | $105,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Liberty Christian School | Anderson, IN | $85,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Anderson Symphony Orchestra | Anderson, IN | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Madison Cnty Community Fndn | Anderson, IN | $52,000 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Man 4 Man Ministries | Anderson, IN | $40,600 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Leadership Academy Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $30,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Muncie, IN | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Comm Hosp Anderson Fndn | Anderson, IN | $24,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Church St Commons | Alexandria, IN | $20,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alexandria Community Center | Alexandria, IN | $17,000 | 7 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alexandria Main Street | Alexandria, IN | $16,500 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Anderson Preparatory Academy | Anderson, IN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Fractured Atlas | Hartsdale, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| US Dream Academy | Silver Spring, MD | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Madison Cnty Special Olympics | Anderson, IN | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Paramount Theatre | Anderson, IN | $11,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Anderson Christian Center | Anderson, IN | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Higher Level Sports Camp | Pendleton, IN | $11,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alexandria Historical Society | Alexandria, IN | $10,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Anderson High School | Anderson, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| City of Alexandria | Alexandria, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| East Side Church of God | Anderson, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Levisway Inc | Alexandria, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Park Place Church of God | Anderson, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Project Genesis | Parrish, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wheeler Missions | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| 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 |
| The Christian Center | Anderson, IN | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Vincent Anderson Regional Fndn | Anderson, IN | $7,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alexandria Church of the Nazarene | Alexandria, IN | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| United Way of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $5,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Paramount Heritage Fndn Inc | Anderson, IN | $5,200 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Anderson Prepaatory Academy | Anderson, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christ Fellowship Church | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kevin's Kids First Baptist Church | Russell Springs, KY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Russ Tafffproductions | Bell Buckle, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | Anderson, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Crossroads Amer Council - BSA | Indianapolis, IN | $4,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Alexandria Toy Drive | Alexandria, IN | $4,100 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Corporation for Econ Devel | Anderson, IN | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Madison Cnty Econ Development | Anderson, IN | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Secret Families of Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $3,600 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| First Choice for Women | Muncie, IN | $3,500 | 4 | 2 | 2024 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Anderson, IN | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Orangehaus Music Anderson University | Anderson, IN | $3,280 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| Outfitters Inc | Pendleton, IN | $3,000 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| Alternatives Inc | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Habitat for Humanity Madison Cnty | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Operation Love | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Youth Leadership Academy Madison County | Anderson, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $2,400 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bibles for Ballers | Anderson, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alexandria Elk Lodge | Alexandria, IN | $1,590 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| 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 |
| Christian Congregation Church | Alexandria, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dove Harbor | Anderson, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Downtown Indy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Heart for Lebanon | Black Mountain, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana Academy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana University Conferences | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Youth Leadership Academy of Madison County | Anderson, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alexandria Eagles 1771 | Alexandria, IN | $940 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Muncie, IN | $900 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Delta Theta Tau | Alexandria, IN | $750 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Annointed Crusade for Christ | Anderson, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Efca Donor Services | Minneapolis, MN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Indiana Bandits Inc | Greenfield, IN | $500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| St Mary Church | Alexandria, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Beck Foundation | Atlanta, IN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| 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 |
| Intersect | Anderson, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Madison Cnty Historical Society | Anderson, IN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
43 of 84 (51%) received money in more than one year over the 4 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 64%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
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.
- 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 - Park Place Church of God
DON & GLORIA COLLINS ENDOWMENT - St Vincent Anderson Reg Fndn
ASCENSION ST VINCENT KIDS CLASSIC
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 55 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
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 |
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
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 72% of this one's giving went to organizations in Indiana. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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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 the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $2,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- 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 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
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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