Van Riper-Woodard Family
Carmel, IN · EIN 35-1939970. Reported 147 grants totalling $883,254 to 109 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. Van Riper-Woodard Family 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 $2,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,200 and $4,400; the smallest was $120 and the largest $255,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impd Mounted Patrol Association Co Central Indiana Police Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $457,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Indy Jazz Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Heartland Film Festival | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | $16,200 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| Indiana Landmarks | Indianapolis, IN | $16,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| College Mentors for Kids | Indianapolis, IN | $12,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Mickey's Camp | Indianapolis, IN | $11,850 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library | Indianapolis, IN | $11,200 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Carmel Jazz Fest | Carmel, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Ims Museum Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Soap Box Derby | Indianapolis, IN | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Stutz Artist Association | Indianapolis, IN | $9,260 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Indianapolis Colts Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $7,400 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Actors Theater of Indiana | Carmel, IN | $6,900 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| College Mentors of Kids Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $6,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | Indianapolis, IN | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Park Tudor School | Indianapolis, IN | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Carmel International Arts Festival | Carmel, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Conquer Paralysis Now Aka Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Owen County Humane Society | Spencer, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wfyi Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Random Acts of Flowers | Indianapolis, IN | $4,973 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $4,900 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Brian Bondus Memorial Golf Outing Co Alo Property Group | Indianapolis, IN | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Carmel Education Foundation | Carmel, IN | $3,600 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $3,600 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Indiana University Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $3,600 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foster Source | Westminster, CO | $3,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Friends of Indy Animals | Indianapolis, IN | $3,473 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Artomobilia | Carmel, IN | $3,050 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana Forest Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $2,573 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cruise Indy | Carmel, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Garden Club | Indianapolis, IN | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maxfund Animal Adoption Center | Denver, CO | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Minds Matter | New York, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Motorcycle Relief Project | Fountain, CO | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Peggy Adams Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue | Alexis, NC | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Care for Kids Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $2,400 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Njtl | Indianapolis, IN | $2,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Carmel Youth Assistance Program | Carmel, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Conquer Paralysis Now | Las Vegas, NV | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hvaf of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Detroit, MI | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Best Buddies | Indianapolis, IN | $1,665 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Discovering Broadway | Indianapolis, IN | $1,665 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Food Allergy Research | Mcclean, VA | $1,665 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| A Little Help | Denver, CO | $1,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Center on Colfax | Denver, CO | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cobalt Foundation | Denver, CO | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Food for Thought | Denver, CO | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fox West Theater Alliance | Trinidad, CO | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Indy Humane Society | Indianapolis, IN | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Onezone Chamber | Fishers, IN | $1,440 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Children's Bureau Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $1,400 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Speedway Chamber of Commerce | Speedway, IN | $1,300 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bonita Bay Hurricane Relief Fund Inc | Bonita Springs, FL | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Christel House International | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Damar Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Graland Country Day School | Denver, CO | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Orchard School | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Poland Fire Department | Poland, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Francis in-the-Fields Episcopal Church | Zionsville, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Unite Indy | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wheeler Mission | Indianapolis, IN | $1,200 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Amigas in Action | Denver, CO | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bonita Bay Veterans Council | Bonita Springs, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brooke's Place | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Carmel Dads' Club | Carmel, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Central Indiana Cursillo Center | Richmond, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cruise of Indianafolds of Honor | Owasso, OK | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cunot Community Center | Poland, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Firefly Children & Family Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hoosier Art Salon | New Harmony, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Indiana Blind Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Indiana Spirit Group | Carmel, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kidslinkedcom | Columbus, OH | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Minds Matter Colorado | Denver, CO | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Owen County Community Foundation | Spencer, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Poland Community Lions Club | Poland, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Project Worthmore | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Speedway Lions Foundation | Speedway, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Stoked | Chicago, IL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tillers International | Scotts, MI | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| University Club of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| White River Yacht Club Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | $620 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Legal Aid Society | Indianapolis, IN | $600 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mile High Behavioral Healthcare | Aurora, CO | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Minds Matter of Colorado | Denver, CO | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pediatric Orthopedic Project | Carmel, IN | $120 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
23 of 109 (21%) 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 23%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. 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.
- Indianapolis Colts Foundation
KICKING THE STIGMA DONATION - Crown Hill Heritage Foundation
"TREES IN NEED" PROGRAM DONATION - Hvaf of Indiana
FIRE ASSISTANCE FUN DONATION - Amigas in Action
SUPPORT A FAMILY DONATION
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 71 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | $101,995 | $2,200 |
| 2022 | 42 | $109,170 | $1,250 |
| 2023 | 24 | $338,429 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 50 | $333,660 | $1,750 |
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. 93% 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 $2,000. 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 Van Riper-Woodard Family'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: 1030 South Rangeline Road Suite 30, Carmel, IN, 46032. 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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