Funders / Indiana

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Indiana

159 foundations have made 2,213 grants to museums and historical organizations in Indiana, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 76 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

159

Funders

2,213

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

584

Organizations in category

  1. Indiana Humanities Council Inc — 83 grants to 53 organizations, median $10,000, largest $30,000. That is 42% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Indiana Historical Society — 26 grants to 22 organizations, median $22,275, largest $54,975. That is 45% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Tippecanoe Arts Federation Inc — 18 grants to 9 organizations, median $16,717, largest $50,000. That is 24% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Visitors Center Inc — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $24,000. That is 25% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc — 29 grants to 8 organizations, median $75,000, largest $590,392. That is 10% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc — 61 grants to 27 organizations, median $20,000, largest $3,402,500. That is 5% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Ackerman Foundation — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $5,000, largest $50,000. That is 13% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  8. Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc — 17 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,500, largest $86,409. That is 13% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,500, largest $27,500. That is 18% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Mar 15.

  10. Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $47,885. That is 10% of its Indiana giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Indiana, out of 159 on record.

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