Private foundation · EIN 26-3922724

The Forest Fund Inc

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Indianapolis, IN

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202640909349100209
Total assets (EOY)$5,745,799
Grants paid$280,500
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed28
Giving in home state (IN)68%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K6
$5K–$25K20
$25K–$100K2
$100K+0

Smallest $2,000 · Largest $28,500

Geographic focus

IN
68%
IL
23%
GA
4%
NC
4%
CO
2%

Common purposes

operationsservicesfamiliesyouthwildlifedisabledpersonsbuildpossibilitycampaignministriessouthsidebloomsprojectgrief

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$290,500$4,678,16423
2024$309,861$5,521,64128
2025$280,500$5,745,79928

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactWENDY KORTEPETER - PRESIDENT
Address320 N MERIDIAN ST STE 700, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204
Phone3178295500
Form & materialsLETTER
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation IncHIGHLAND PARK, ILOPERATIONS$28,500
The Salvation ArmyINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$25,000
Midwest Food BankNORMAL, INOPERATIONS$20,000
New Hope Of IndianaINDIANAPOLIS, INSERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES$20,000
Park Tudor FoundationINDIANAPOLIS, INBUILD POSSIBILITY CAMPAIGN$20,000
First Principles ForumINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$15,000
Second Presbyterian ChurchINDIANAPOLIS, INTO SUPPORT YOUTH MINISTRIES$15,000
Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund IncCULVER, INOPERATIONS$12,000
Coburn Place Safehaven Ii IncINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$10,000
Grit & Grace GirlsACWORTH, GAOPERATIONS$10,000
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association (Dba Riley Children'S Endowment)INDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$10,000
Nehemiah Group (Dba Chicago Eco House)CHICAGO, ILSOUTHSIDE BLOOMS PROJECT$10,000
Samaritan'S PurseBOONE, NCOPERATIONS$10,000
Sam'S Wish IncCARMEL, INOPERATIONS$10,000
St Mary'S Child CenterINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$10,000
Brookes Place For Grieving Young People IncINDIANAPOLIS, INGRIEF SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES$5,000
Culver Community Christmas Basket IncCULVER, INOPERATIONS$5,000
Dyslexia Institute Of Indiana IncINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$5,000
Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisCHICAGO, ILOPERATIONS$5,000
Random Acts Of Flowers Indianapolis IncINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$5,000
Roaring Fork ConservancyBASALT, COOPERATIONS$5,000
Second Helpings IncINDIANAPOLIS, INOPERATIONS$5,000
Dignity Diner FoundationCHICAGO, ILHELPING THE HUNGRY$4,000
Forever Fortunate FelinesPALATINE, ILCAT RESCUE AND ADOPTION$4,000
Nourishing HopeCHICAGO, ILFOOD, ENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SERIVCES$4,000
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