Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation

The Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation provides medical assistance to families facing financial hardship. The Foundation supports children’s development by helping cover the cost of durable medical equipment, occupational and physical therapy, and short-term treatments that improve quality of life.

Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit organization on behalf of the individual or family. Applications submitted directly by individuals or families will not be considered. If approved, funds are distributed to the referring organization or medical provider to pay for approved service.

Applicants must meet the medical assistance guidelines outlined below. Requests that do not meet these guidelines will not be considered.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: 

The individual receiving services or support must:

• Be a resident of Central Indiana, with priority given to Hamilton County residents
• Be 18 years of age or younger
• If covered by a commercial, state, or federal health benefit plan, provide documentation of coverage
• Demonstrate limited or insufficient financial resources to meet the identified healthcare need(s)
• Applications requesting assistance for long-term prescription, therapy, and other ongoing treatments will be reviewed for funding consideration on an annual basis. Therefore, requests should not exceed 12 months of support.