Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Indiana

Foundation funding in Indiana across 9 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Youth development programs — 162 funders, median grant $10,000
Museums and historical organizations — 159 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 137 funders, median grant $17,500
K-12 schools — 126 funders, median grant $5,750
Performing arts organizations — 123 funders, median grant $9,850
Family services organizations — 117 funders, median grant $10,000
Affordable housing organizations — 109 funders, median grant $12,250
Arts and culture organizations — 90 funders, median grant $10,044
Animal shelters and rescues — 81 funders, median grant $5,000

Funders active across several causes

The Indianapolis Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 5 of these 9 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; K-12 schools; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 4 of these 9 causes: museums and historical organizations; community development organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
United Way of Central Indiana Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 9 causes: K-12 schools; family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 9 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Tippecanoe Arts Federation Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 9 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 9 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
United Way of Greater Lafayette Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 9 causes: family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 9 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 9 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Evansville Endowment Fund Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 9 causes: family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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