Foundations that fund animal welfare in Indiana
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Indiana in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc, Fort Wayne: Education
- $2,500 to Humane Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne: Matching gifts
- $1,250 to Humane Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne: Matching gifts
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Indy Neighborhood Cats, Lndianapolis: General support
- $5,000 to Cats Haven, Indianapolis: General support
- $3,000 to Exotic Feline Rescue Center, Center Point: General support
How to apply: Annual Report
Huff Animal Protection Trust C/O First Source Bank
- $35,000 to Catsnip Etc, Goshen: Charitable
- $30,000 to Humane Society of Elkhart County, Bristol: Charitable
- $7,000 to Animal Acres Inc, Cromwell: Charitable
How to apply: May be obtained from address above, copy of the application is attached.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to the geographic regions of southwestern michigan and northern indiana.
John W Anderson Foundation
- $5,000 to Humane Indiana, Highland: Operating
- $5,000 to Humane Society of Hobart, Hobart: Operating
- $3,000 to Independent Cat Society, Westville: Operating
How to apply: Applications for grants should include but not necessarily be limited to the folllowing information: 1. Purpose or organization and proposed use of grant 2. List of officers of the organization 3. Most recent financial statements, irs form 990, and budget 4. Copy of internal...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Each application is reviewed on a timely basis.
Restrictions: Awards are restricted to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations which are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a). They are also limited primarily to organizations serving lake and porter counties of northwest indiana.
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
- $125,000 to Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc, Fort Wayne: World of adventure
- $35,000 to Lc Nature Park, Roanoke: Park restoration project
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Edward M Wilson Foundation
- $75,000 to Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc, Fort Wayne: Zoo education
- $10,000 to Lc Nature Park, Roanoke: Accessibility and safety
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Scott Kenneth A Charitable Ta
- $25,000 to Humane Society of Indianapolis Inc, Indianapolis: Program support
- $12,500 to Humane Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne: General operating
How to apply: COMPLETE LOI FORM AVAILABLE AT www.kennethscottcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Committee meets three times per year to decide recipients
Restrictions: Distributions are limited to organizations that support the care & protection of animals.
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc, Indianapolis: Operations
- $1,000 to Heartland Rabbit Rescue Inc, Indianapolis: Operations
How to apply: Please visit our website, www.awclowescf.org, for current grant guidelines.
Deadlines: Please visit our website, www.awclowescf.org, for current grant guidelines.
Restrictions: Please visit our website, www.awclowescf.org, for current grant guidelines.
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,460 to Dubois County Humane Society, Jasper: General
- $5,000 to Brown County Humane Society, Nashville: General
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Anytime
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations in certain counties in the state of indiana.
Usg Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to White River Humane Soc Inc, Bedford: Community & Civic
- $2,500 to Luccis House Bully Rescue, Indianapolis: Community & Civic
How to apply: A grant proposal in writing in the form of a letter outlining the following: - a statement and background summary of the need or problem - reason why the usg foundation inc would be interested in the proposal - the amount of the monetary request and how it will be uesd - a copy...
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: To receive a donation from the usg foundation the organization must be a not for profit organization with irs 501c3 tax exempt status or a similar qualified organization in one of the following categories: - college or university that...
Celanese Foundation
- $2,500 to Evansville Zoological Society, Evansville: Charitable contribution
- $2,328 to It Takes A Village Canine Rescue, Evansville: Charitable contribution
Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation
- $1,250 to Clay County Humane Society, Brazil: General Support
- $1,000 to Terre Haute Humane Society, Terre Haute: General Support
How to apply: Written request should include the nature of the organization, a copy of the tax exemption letter and the reason for the request.
Surack Family Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Humane Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: Capital campaign 1 of 3
How to apply: The application form is located on the foundation's website. The form asks general questions about the organization, the purpose of the grant request and how it will be used. Since the foundation only provides grants to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, an irs...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation makes grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations whose geographc focus will be in northeast indiana and whose grant request is directly related to mental health, child & family welfare, music & the arts or economic development.
The Carson and Rosemary Noecker Family Fnd
- $75,000 to Humane Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne: Program support
How to apply: Written application describing the purpose and use for the grant amount. A copy of the organization's irs tax exempt status letter.
The Haughey Family Foundation Inc C/O Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom
- $55,000 to Humane Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: Charitable grant
How to apply: N/a. The foundation's board of directors will determine the receipients of grants based on the areas of interest included in award restrictions and limitations, line 2(d) below.
Deadlines: N/a. The foundation's board of directors will determine the receipients of grants based on the areas
Restrictions: The foundation was formed primarily to identify activities of which the haughey family have had an interest and concern including, without limiting the foregoing, education, animal care and rights, golf organizations that instill positive...
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $45,000 to Indy Neighborhood Cats, Indianapolis: General operating support to improve the quality of life for unowned neighborhood cats.
Florence M & Paul M Staehle Fdn
- $25,000 to Fort Wayne Zoological Society, Fort Wayne: General purpose
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Walker Corporate Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Indianapolis Zoological Society, Indianapolis: General fund contribution
How to apply: Profile of requesting organization (including the organization's 501(c)(3) letter), use of funds, who will benefit.
Deadlines: June 30th.
Restrictions: Charitable, religious, scientific, educational, or other purpose within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
- $19,800 to Indianapolis Zoological Society, Indianapolis: Annual support
How to apply: Forms are available on the foundation website - www.noyesfoundation.org
Deadlines: Deadlines, guidelines, and application forms vary per year and are posted on the foundation website.
Restrictions: Geographic region of funding is primarily indianapolis, in and adjacent counties, or occasionally, an area in which a director or the founder have a particular interest. Restrictions are that no grants are given to individuals.
The James L and Gloria J Godschalk Jr Family Foundation
- $12,000 to Helping Paws Pet Haven, Huntington: Charitable
How to apply: Letters and materials
M E Raker Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Humane Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: Program Support
How to apply: Grant applications will be furnished upon request
Restrictions: The Foundation makes grants only to organizations and not to individuals. The Foundation does not make grants in furtherance of the Arts.
Mary C & Perry F Spencer Fdn
- $10,000 to Humane Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: General support
How to apply: Written requests should include the purpose for which the grant will be used.
Clark Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Exotic Feline Rescue Center Inc, Center Point: Charitable
How to apply: Letter describing charitable purpose
Buchanan-Clements Foundation Inc
- $7,855 to Wildcare Inc, Bloomington: Unrestricted
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form stating purpose of organization and nature of request. (there is no formal grant application form.)
Deadlines: Prior to annual meeting
Restrictions: Medical, educational or charitable purposes
Bierhaus Foundation Inc C/O Jayne Young
- $5,000 to Vincennes Pet Port, Vincennes: Provide funds for shelter animals
How to apply: Oral or written request expressing the purpose of the requested contribution.
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