Foundations that fund education in Indiana
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
- $120,000 to Herron High School Inc, Indianapolis: Herron preparatory academy phase ii
- $60,000 to Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc, Indianapolis: Annual scholarship fund support
- $60,000 to Marian University, Indianapolis: Mursion teaching simulation lab
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.
John W Anderson Foundation
- $520,000 to Indiana University Foundation, Bloomington: Scholarships
- $150,000 to Ball State University Foundation, Muncie: Capital
- $150,000 to Indiana State University Foundation, Terre Haute: 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.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $450,788 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Indianapolis: Support for the Nina Scholars program.
- $85,000 to Fido, Indianapolis: General operating support to improve the quality of life for outside dogs.
- $75,000 to Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette: Support to continue the shelter medicine and surgery program providing critical...
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to East Wayne Street Center Inc, Fort Wayne: Financial Wellness
- $30,000 to The Literacy Alliance Inc, Fort Wayne: Education
- $25,000 to Grow Allen Inc, Fort Wayne: Education
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.
8020 Foundation Trust
- $498,351 to Taylor University, Upland: Bs in mech. Engineering w/ certifcat
- $335,000 to Nearspace Education Inc, Upland: Dream big
- $220,000 to Questa Education Foundation Inc, Fort Wayne: Manufacturing and entreprenuerial sc
How to apply: Request an application at the address above or through the website www.donwoodfoundation.org
Deadlines: Grant proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
Restrictions: The 80/20 foundation trust supports individuals and institutions in the training and education in the areas of industrial technology machine tool technology engineering technology sales entrepreneurism leadership
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
- $250,000 to Taylor University Inc, Upland: Advancing the arts campaign
- $200,000 to Trine University Inc, Angola: College of health
- $125,000 to Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne: Zollner expansion
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
- $45,000 to Kids First Incorporated, Indianapolis: Capital & Special Project
- $35,000 to Taylor University Inc, Upland: Capital & Special Project
- $15,000 to Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site 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.
Surack Family Foundation Inc
- $4,000,000 to Taylor University, Upland: Maximizing the future
- $751,372 to Canterbury School, Fort Wayne: Long term facilities needs
- $75,000 to Grow Allen Inc, Fort Wayne: Contribution
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.
George and Frances Ball Foundation
- $400,000 to Ball State University Foundation, Muncie: Performing arts center
- $40,000 to Ross Community Center, Muncie: Operations & programming
- $40,000 to Motivate Our Minds, Muncie: After school & summer program
How to apply: Description of project or purpose of grant request, budget, copy of irs exemption letter. Grant submission details available at the foundation's website at www.gfballfdn.org
Deadlines: Deadlines vary. Deadlines at www.gfballfdn.org
Restrictions: Provides grants to organizations sharing similar values of the ball family with a primary focus on improving the livability and educational attainment of the citizens of east central indiana. Additional details are available at...
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Inc
- $68,005 to Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation, Columbus: Classroom supplies for each teacher within bartholomew consolidated schools
- $50,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Columbus: Surg tech lab space in new building project at local college
- $10,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Columbus: Scholarships for students to attend local college
How to apply: Applications should be submitted stating the purpose of the organization and the nature of the request. There are two separate applications - one to be used for local community organizations (i.e., organizations serving columbus, in or bartholomew county, in ) and a second one...
Deadlines: Prior to semi-annual meetings
Restrictions: The guidelines of the organization's mission and purpose are: 1. 50% of the grants are to be used for macular degneration of the eye research 2. 50% of the grants are to be used for local community organized charities (i.e., serving...
Boren Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to East Central Indiana Robotics, Matthews: Program
- $30,000 to 1846 Enterprises, Upland: Program
- $20,000 to Nearspace Education Inc, Upland: Program
How to apply: Typed request detailing the intended use of the funds requested.
Deadlines: Deadlines for submissions are march 31 and august 31
Restrictions: Primarily educational pursuits in central indiana.
Edward M Wilson Foundation
- $60,000 to Trine University Inc, Angola: Expansion project
- $15,000 to The Literacy Alliance, Fort Wayne: Operational support
- $10,000 to Schools Care Inc, Fort Wayne: Youth advisory board
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
- $15,440 to Bloomington Developmental Learning Center, Bloomington: General
- $10,000 to Beacon Inc, Bloomington: General
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Morgan County, Mooresville: General
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Anytime
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations in certain counties in the state of indiana.
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Indiana University Foundation, Indianapolis: Corporate donation
- $6,500 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Kokomo: Corporate donation
- $5,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Valparaiso: Corporate donation
How to apply: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Restrictions: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Oneamerica Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation, Indianapolis: Education
- $10,000 to Elevate Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Education
- $6,000 to Hope Academy, Indianapolis: Education
How to apply: A letter describing the organization and the project or program to which the request pertains. Copies of the 501(c)(3) and 509(a) determination letters should accompany the request.
Deadlines: For budgeting purposes, the deadline is september 30. Requests can be submitted during the year.
Restrictions: There are no geographical or other restrictions.
The Palmer Family Foundation
- $7,500 to Elevate Indianapolis, Indianapolis: General fund
- $2,500 to Mission To Ukraine, Noblesville: General fund
- $2,500 to Circle City Preparatory Inc, Indianapolis: General fund
How to apply: No special form
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Ball Brothers Foundation
- $250,000 to Ball State University Foundation, Muncie: Flight path fund
- $100,000 to Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc, Indianapolis: Ball venture fund
- $40,000 to Motivate Our Minds, Muncie: Out of school program support
How to apply: Applications can be submitted on-line at the foundation's website at www.ballfdn.org. Submission details, available on the website, detail required attachments.
Deadlines: Grant deadlines vary by type. Deadlines at www.ballfdn.org
Restrictions: Ball brothers foundation only provides grants to organizations operating within the state of indiana. Areas of interest include arts, culture, humanities; education; environment; health; human services; public/society benefit. Grants are...
Adl Charitable Trust
- $75,000 to The Oaks Academy, Indianapolis: General fund
- $25,000 to University High School of Indiana, Carmel: General fund
- $15,464 to Neighborhood Makers Inc, Indianapolis: General fund
How to apply: No specific form required.
The Ackerman Foundation
- $75,000 to Oaks Academy, Indianapolis: General operations
- $25,000 to Herron High School, Indianapolis: General operations
- $10,000 to Kipp Indianapolis Inc, Indianapolis: General operations
How to apply: Money requested and purpose for which money is to be used
Restrictions: It is currently anticipated that the organization will focus its efforts in areas of scientific and medical research, care, including housing for the aged and gifts to entities such as museums, zoos, the united way and the red cross. The...
Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
- $31,250 to Oakland City University, Oakland City: Christ centered living
- $18,750 to Oakland City University, Oakland City: Christ centered living
- $9,000 to Oakland City University, Oakland City: Healthy eating active living
How to apply: Visit www.welbornfdn.org for this information
Deadlines: Will be published annually at www.welbornfdn.org. Grants are awarded on two year cycles.
Restrictions: Service area is southwestern indiana, southeastern illinois & henderson, ky. See web page for more details.
Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc
- $10,829 to Warren Arts & Education Foundation, Indianapolis: FES Cycle
- $10,000 to Positive Character Girls, Indianapolis: Safe Communities
- $2,500 to Kheprw Institute, Indianapolis: Bhm
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the organization's website at the following URL: HTTP://WWW.FINISHLINE.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION AND JDSPORTS.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION and then click on foundation grants icon, scroll down, and then click on continue to...
Deadlines: See attached footnote.
Restrictions: See attached footnote.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation, Indianapolis: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to World Changers School of the Arts Inc, Indianapolis: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc, Indianapolis: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to Trine University, Angola: College of health professions
- $300,000 to Trine University, Angola: New engineering wing
- $85,000 to Trine University, Angola: Scholarships
How to apply: Complete eligibility application on foundation website at www.steeldynamicsfoundation.org.
Restrictions: Recipients must be a qualified exempt organization under irc section 501(c)(3) in communities in which steel dynamics, inc and its subsidiaries have employees.
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Purdue Research Foundation Inc, West Lafayette: Project/program - cornerstone for business
- $125,000 to Purdue Research Foundation Inc, West Lafayette: Capital campaign
- $50,000 to Purdue Research Foundation Inc, West Lafayette: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
The Froderman Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Oaks Academy Inc, Indianapolis: Support mission
- $47,226 to Marian University, Indianapolis: Support mission
- $3,000 to Kid Kare Project Inc, Clinton: Support mission
How to apply: The Foundation's standard application form is available upon request.
Restrictions: Charitable fields - Medical, Educational, Religious & Other Charitable fields.
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