Private foundation · Indianapolis, IN

Robert & Toni Bader Charitable

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Typical grant size
$5K – $7K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
183
Repeat grantees
59
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesREQUESTS WILL BE EVALUATED AS RECEIVED; THERE IS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
ContactFOUNDATION GRANT COMMITTEE CO JOSHU · 3176086699
MaterialsTHE FOUNDATION DOES NOT REQUIRE A SPECIFIC FORM OR APPLICATION.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION, AS STATED IN ITS BYLAWS, WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: LITERACY, JEWISH EDUCATION, NATIONWIDE RECYCLING PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, CLASSICAL MUSICAL EDUCATION, PUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION, MUSEUMS, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THEATRE, MUSIC EDUCATION, AIDS/HIV RESEARCH, HEMOPHILIA RESEARCH, AND FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Toni R Bader
SECRETARY/TREASURER
$21K
Robert N Bader
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT
$18K
Jaime Carmody
DIRECTOR
$17K
Sara Meyer
DIRECTOR
$17K
Danielle Warrenburg
DIRECTOR
$14K
Thomas J Sponsel
DIRECTOR
$13K
Joshua Bader
DIRECTOR
$13K
Danielle Bader
DIRECTOR
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
437
Total grants awarded
$3.8M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$57K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$341K
41 grants
2023
$337K
35 grants
2022
$416K
41 grants
2021
$385K
34 grants
2020
$350K
33 grants
2019
$247K
25 grants
2018
$343K
39 grants
2017
$312K
44 grants
2016
$279K
40 grants
2015
$246K
34 grants
2014
$297K
38 grants
2013
$249K
33 grants

Top recipients

The Edison Institute Dba the Henry Ford
5 grants · MI
$150K
6 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$138K
Henry Ford Museum
3 grants · MI
$105K
6 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$102K
9 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$81K
6 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$63K
1 grant · IN · ✓ Exact match
$57K
Vh1 Save the Music Foundation
5 grants · NY
$50K
3 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$49K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

The Edison Institute Dba the Henry Ford
TO PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE OTHERS
MI · TY 2024
$30K
Flying Kites
FLYING KITES TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE: TRAINING FOR KENYA'S TOMORROW, TODAY.
MA · TY 2024
$24K
Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area
TO PROVIDE COUNSELING, SUPPORT ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND PROVIDE AGING SERVICES
OH · TY 2024
$22K
Revolution Workshop
TO PROVIDE CARPENTRY AND WOOKWORKING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED PEOPLE
IL · TY 2024
$15K
Makers Hub
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARD MISSION
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Hoops4kids Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARD MISSION
NY · TY 2024
$12K
Northbay Education Inc
TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE LINKED TO MD STATE EDUCATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
MD · TY 2024
$11K
Protect the Adirondacks Inc
TO HELP WITH THE PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NATURAL AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES OF THE ADIRONDACK PARK …
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Indianapolis Opera
TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF MUSICAL STORYTELLING FOR THE HOOSIER COMMUNIT…
IN · TY 2024
$10K
The Ark
TO PROVIDE MEDICAL, DENTAL, COUNSELING, FOOD, LEGAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVID…
IL · TY 2024
$10K
Friends of the Forest Preserves
TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION OF THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY
IL · TY 2024
$10K
Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region Inc
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FAMILY PLANNING MEDICAL SERVICES
TN · TY 2024
$10K
The Lunchbox Fund
TO FUND NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO VULNERABLE, FOOD-INSECURE, AND AT-RISK SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger
TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Arts at Large Inc
TO CONSISTENTLY ADVOCATE FOR THE CONNECTION OF ARTS TO ACADEMICS BY BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE ARTS C…
WI · TY 2024
$10K
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
TO SERVE AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING AND ENHANCING HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS FOR ALL
NJ · TY 2024
$10K
Cayuga Museum of History & Art Inc
TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO APPRECIATE LOCAL HISTORY, PROMOTE THE ARTS, AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE INVENTION OF SO…
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Herron High School Inc
TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES KNOWLEDGE, INSPIRE CHARACTE…
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc Dba Intrepid Sea-air-space Museum
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARDS MISSION.
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Reboot Inc
TO FACILITATE IN ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL'S QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING JEWISH IDENTITY, COMMUNITY AND MEANING
MA · TY 2024
$9K
Immigrant Home English Learning Program
TO TEACH ENGLISH AND LIVING SKILLS TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES.
MO · TY 2024
$8K
Jewish Relief Agency
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARDS MISSION
NJ · TY 2024
$8K
Bader Hillel High Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARDS MISSION
WI · TY 2024
$6K
Indiana Youth Group Inc
TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT EMPOWERS LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND MAGNIFIES THEIR VOICES
IN · TY 2024
$6K
Contemporary Art Museum St Louis
TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MOST RELEVANT AND INNOVATIVE ART BEING MADE TODAY.
MO · TY 2024
$6K
Friendship Circle of Miami Beach and North Dade
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TOE THE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Democrashe
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARD MISSION
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Teravana Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT TOWARD MISSION
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster
TO BRING COMFORT TO PEOPLE IMPACTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS BY EQUIPPING AND LEADING VOLUNTEERS IN ASSISTING COMMUNITIES WI…
MN · TY 2024
$5K
Native American Advancement Foundation
TO DELIVER ACADEMIC AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION
AZ · TY 2024
$4K
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc
CHAMPIONING THE LITERARY, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE WRITE, ARTIST, AND INDIANAPOLIS NATIVE, KURT …
IN · TY 2024
$4K
LA Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SERVICES, RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO LOW INCOME LATINOS IN NEW…
NM · TY 2024
$4K
Felidae Conservation Fund
TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO PROTECT ALL FELIDAE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS GLOBALLY
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Jbi International Inc
TO PROVIDE FREE BRAILLE, AUDIO & LARGE PRINT MATERIALS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
NY · TY 2024
$3K
South Bronx United Inc
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACTIVITIES ON AND OFF THE SOC…
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Cedars Nursing Care Center
TO PROVIDE LONG TERM CARE FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY
ME · TY 2024
$2K
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE ARTS, SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES THAT HAVE THE POW…
IN · TY 2024
$2K
Camp Extreme Dba Project Extreme
TO PROVE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND SOLUTION FOR TEENS IN -NEED, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Oakland Hebrew Day School
TO EDUCATE PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
CA · TY 2024
$2K
Children First Development Center Inc
TO HELP PROVIDE CHILD-CENTERED CARE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND EMPATHY THROUGH DEVELO…
WI · TY 2024
$665
Health Care Education and Training Inc
TO PROVIDE QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING TO IMPROVE REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH …
IN · TY 2024
$500
Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Inc
TO SHARE THE JOY OF LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE WITH ALL; TO BUILD COMMUNITY WITH INDY'S NEAR NORTHWEST AND BEYOND.
IN · TY 2023
$57K
Kids Dance Outreach Inc
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF ALL CHILDREN THROUGH JOYFUL DANCE PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE EXCELLENCE, INSTILL CONFIDENCE…
IN · TY 2023
$30K
Flying Kites
FLYING KITES TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE: TRAINING FOR KENYA'S TOMORROW, TODAY.
MA · TY 2023
$27K
Children's Museum of Phoenix
TO FOSTER THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY WITH A MISSION TO ENGAGE MINDS, MUSCLES, AND IMAGINATIONS OF CHILDREN AND THE…
AZ · TY 2023
$15K
Lifelab Kids Foundation
TO HELP STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES TO DISCOVER AND EXPLORE THEIR UNIQUE, TRUE POTENTIAL THROUGH A BLEND OF EVIDENCE-BASED…
MI · TY 2023
$15K
Big Sur Land Trust
TO INSPIRE LOVE OF LAND ACROSS GENERATIONS, CONSERVATION OF OUR UNIQUE MONTEREY COUNTY LANDSCAPES, AND ACCESS TO OUTDOOR…
CA · TY 2023
$15K
Indiana Historical Society
SINCE 1830, THE INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS BEEN INDIANA'S STORYTELLER, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE PAST BY COLLECTING, …
IN · TY 2023
$13K
The Language Conservancy
TO PRESERVE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENDANGERED LANGUAGES IN THE AMERICAS AND THE WORLD.
IN · TY 2023
$10K
Circle City Preparatory Inc
TO ENSURE ALL K-8 STUDENTS ARE AMBITIOUS, POWERFUL LEARNERS AND RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE LEADERS ON A PATH TO COLLEGE AND A…
IN · TY 2023
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.