Dahm Family Foundation Inc

EIN 88-3129548 · IN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in IN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Dahm Family Foundation Inc based in IN paid 10 grants totaling $355K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $100K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION INC, and MADAM WALKER LEGACY CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,487,733
Giving (latest yr)
$355,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Cathedral High School$100,000
  • James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association Inc$50,000
  • Madam Walker Legacy Center$40,000
  • Brightlane Learning$25,000
  • Carmelite Monastery$25,000

Where grants went

  • Indiana$355,000 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Cathedral High School
Indianapolis, IN
Dahm Family Foundation Endowed Tuition Assistance Fund
$100,000
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Child Life Program Fund
$50,000
Madam Walker Legacy Center
Indianapolis, IN
Madam Walker Summer Institute (Steam Programming)
$40,000
Make-a-wish
Indianapolis, IN
General Operations
$25,000
Carmelite Monastery
Terre Haute, IN
General Operations
$25,000
Brightlane Learning
Indianapolis, IN
General Operations
$25,000
John Maley Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
General Operations
$25,000
Lafayette Diocesan Foundation Inc
Lafayette, IN
James Family Student Support Services Endowment Fund
$25,000
Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
General Operations
$25,000
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Youth Services Bureau Dahm Account
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dahm Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Dahm Family Foundation Inc reported 10 itemized grants totaling $355K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $100K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION INC, MADAM WALKER LEGACY CENTER, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dahm Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dahm Family Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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