Foundations that fund food programs in Indiana
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Pantry 279 Inc, Ellettsville: General
- $25,000 to Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Bloomington: General
- $20,000 to Bloomington Meals on Wheels Inc, Bloomington: General
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Anytime
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations in certain counties in the state of indiana.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
- $13,200 to Second Helpings Inc, Indianapolis: Operating support
- $11,000 to Meals on Wheels Inc, Indianapolis: Annual support
- $6,000 to Indy Hunger Network, Indianapolis: Community compass
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.
Arthur Jordan Foundation
- $25,000 to Indy Hunger Network, Indianapolis: Operating support
- $10,000 to Hatch Inc, Carmel: Operating support
- $10,000 to Million Meal Movement, Indianapolis: Operating support
How to apply: Requests must be submitted through the website. No requests will be accepted by email, fax, us postal service, hand delivery or any method other than the website. There are several types of grant requests: operating, program, special project and capital support. A narrative of...
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Marion county, indiana only. No medical research grants.
International Paper Company Foundation
- $10,619 to Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: Kids backpack and teenpak
- $5,000 to Sugar Creek Resource Center, Bloomingdale: 2025 funding for sugar creek resource center
- $1,525 to Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: Kids backpack and teenpak
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $5,328 to Interfaith Mission Center Inc, Richmond: Lol giving week
- $2,750 to Milford Food Bank, Milford: Lol giving week
- $1,000 to Agriinstitute Inc, Danville: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
John W Anderson Foundation
- $150,000 to Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Merrillville: Operating
- $10,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, Garrett: 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.
Samaritan Foundation
- $100,000 to Milford Food Bank, Milford: Charity
- $5,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, Garrett: Charity
How to apply: See attached application form
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $25,000 to Food Finders Food Bank, Lafayette: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Hatch Inc, Carmel: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Oneamerica Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Million Meal Movement, Indianapolis: Civic & Community
- $10,000 to Second Helpings Inc, Indianapolis: Civic & Community
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.
Merchants Foundation Inc
- $13,000 to Second Helpings, Indianapolis: General support
- $7,020 to Million Meal Movement, Indianapolis: General support
How to apply: Contribution and sponsorship request form
Restrictions: The submission must be requested by a merchants bancorp employee. Preference given to 501(c)3 organizations in the field of housing, healthcare, and education.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry Inc, Garrett: Human Services
- $1,000 to Giving Gardens of Indiana Inc, Columbia City: 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.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $7,000 to Second Helpings, Indianapolis: Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
- $4,000 to Second Helpings, Indianapolis: Employee Matching Gift Program
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $3,700 to Manna From Seven Inc, Terre Haute: Human services
- $2,970 to Brown Bagger School Food Program, Shelburn: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
- $104,000 to Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Merrillville: General support
How to apply: THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
Deadlines: Deadline dates are typically march 1, june 1 and september 1
Restrictions: Funding priorities include education, environment and healthy lifestyles.
Elevance Health Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Second Helpings, Indianapolis: Food Rescue and Hunger Relief program
How to apply: Only online applications will be accepted for grant consideration
Tim and Libby Ash Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to The Impact Center, Fort Wayne: General/operational support for the impact center
How to apply: Organizations interested in applying for a grant should email lauren ash at lauren@theashfdn.org and ask for a link to the online grant application.
The Froderman Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Indianapolis: Support mission
How to apply: The Foundation's standard application form is available upon request.
Restrictions: Charitable fields - Medical, Educational, Religious & Other Charitable fields.
Surack Family Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, Garrett: Reallocation of funds
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 Scheumann Foundation Inc C/O June Scheumann
- $50,000 to Food Finders Food Bank, Lafayette: General fund
How to apply: 1. Name/address/telephone number 2. Exempt status 3. Nature of request 4. Financial data
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations which would jeopardize the exempt foundation status.
Hollie & Anna Oakley Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Meals on Wheels, Terre Haute: Unrestriced
How to apply: Letter requesting grant setting forth reasons for need and purpose for which it will be used.
Deadlines: Quarterly - April 10, July 10, October 10 & December 10.
Restrictions: All grants are given to tax exempt entities as defined in section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue code.
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $17,860 to Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Merrillville: 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
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $15,000 to Travis Fuller Farms Inc, Franklin: Volunteer Gift
Future Keys Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Crooked Creek Food Pantry, Indianapolis: General purposes
How to apply: Money requested and purpose for which money is to be used
Restrictions: Future keys foundation's mission is to support nonprofit organizations in indiana focused on the arts, education, and health.
Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Food Finders Food Bank Inc, Lafayette: General support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
One Against Childhood Hunger
- $11,765 to Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Merrillville: Childhood hunger initiative
How to apply: Phone
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