Foundations that fund human services in Indiana
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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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Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
- $46,875 to Evansville Christian Life Center, Evansville: Christ centered living
- $41,250 to Carver Community Organization, Evansville: Early learning
- $37,500 to Salvation Army, Evansville: Christ centered 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.
John W Anderson Foundation
- $175,000 to Salvation Army, Indianapolis: Operating
- $115,000 to Crisis Center Inc, Gary: Operating/capital
- $45,000 to Hilltop Neighborhood House, Valparaiso: Scholarships
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.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
- $60,000 to The Julian Center Inc, Indianapolis: Annual support
- $30,000 to Villages of Indiana Inc, Indianapolis: Conference room technology
- $25,000 to The Julian Center Inc, 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.
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $74,000 to Urban League of Northwest Indiana Inc, Gary: Corporate donation
- $37,000 to Family Advocates Inc, Laporte: Corporate donation
- $25,000 to Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph County, South Bend: 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
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $125,000 to Julian Center Inc, Indianapolis: General operating support to provide supportive services to domestic violence survivors.
- $100,000 to Be Nimble Foundation, Indianapolis: Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance...
- $75,000 to 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Create the Education and Career Planning Initiative, which would provide career-readiness...
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
- $550,000 to Bridge of Grace Inc, Ft Wayne: Hope unleashed campaign
- $75,000 to The Arc of Northeast Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: 2024 sandata technologies
- $50,000 to Fort Wayne Society of St Vincent Depaul, Fort Wayne: Capital campaign
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Edward M Wilson Foundation
- $25,000 to Community Transportation Network, Fort Wayne: Specialized medical
- $20,000 to Salvation Army, Indianapolis: Social services
- $10,000 to Ywca Northeast Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: Operating support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
First Financial Foundation
- $50,000 to Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc, Indianapolis: Humanitarian services and self sufficiency training to immigrants and asylum seekers
- $30,000 to Arc of Bartholomew County, Columbus: Facility renovation
- $10,000 to Su Casa Columbus Inc, Columbus: Small business support
How to apply: via website: bankatfirst.com/home/communitydevelopment
Restrictions: Recipient to be within bank's market footprint and delivering services in target areas
Hoover Family Foundation
- $10,500 to Servants at Work, Indianapolis: Ada compliant wheelchair ramps
- $10,000 to Outreach, Indianapolis: Arch program for homeless youth
- $10,000 to Cicoa Aging & in Home Solutions, Indianapolis: Provide home safety & assessibility
How to apply: Application and information are available on the hoover family foundation website http://www.hooverff.org. A copy of the guidelines and how to apply information are available on the website.
Deadlines: Periodic application deadlines are march 1st, july 1st and november 1st.
Restrictions: See the hoover family foundation website for restrictions and limitations on awards. Http://www.hooverff.org
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Ywca Northeast Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: Human Services
- $35,000 to Lutheran Social Services of Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne: Financial Wellness
- $30,000 to Early Childhood Alliance 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.
Sia Foundation Inc
- $15,500 to Recovery Coalition, Crawfordsville: Grant
- $11,486 to Ywca Greater Lafayette, Lafayette: Grant
- $10,337 to Paul Phillippe Resource Center, Frankfort: Grant
How to apply: SIA Foundation Grant Application Form required plus copy of IRS Determination letter for exempt status. Included should be a description of the capital project who will benefit from the project and the amount of the request.
Deadlines: 3 31
Restrictions: Grant requests must be for $1,000 or more with a maximum request amount of $15,000. Funding must be used for the capital investments in facilities equipment or real estate non-operating expenses. Applying organizations must be either: 1...
Arthur Jordan Foundation
- $10,000 to 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Operating support
- $10,000 to Outreach Inc, Indianapolis: Operating support
- $5,000 to Ascent 121, Carmel: 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.
Oneamerica Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Foster Success, Indianapolis: Civic & Community
- $10,000 to 91 Place, Indianapolis: Civic & Community
- $5,000 to Indianapolis Urban League 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.
Frederick R Benson Trust
- $2,000 to The League of Terre Haute Inc, Terre Haute: General Support
- $2,000 to 14th & Chestnut Community Center, Terre Haute: General support
- $1,500 to Senior Education Ministries, Terre Haute: General Support
How to apply: Written application as to need and use of proceeds and verification of 501(c)(3) status.
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations in Vigo County.
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to St Joseph Institute for the Deaf Inc, Indianapolis: Capital & Special Project
- $18,000 to Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc, Indianapolis: Operations
- $14,000 to From Strangers To Neighbors Inc, Carmel: 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 Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
- $125,000 to Duneland Ymca Inc, Chesterton: General support
- $30,000 to Lincoln Hills Development, Tell City: General support
- $15,000 to Perry County Council on Aging, Tell City: 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.
8020 Foundation Trust
- $100,000 to Startedup Foundation Inc, Indianapolis: Northeast indiana innovation educato
- $10,000 to Bridge of Grace Inc, Fort Wayne: Bridge of grace summer clubhouse
- $6,365 to Bridge of Grace Inc, Fort Wayne: Leadership & team development
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
Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc Aka K21 Health Foundation
- $45,900 to Combined Community Services, Warsaw: Fresh produce program
- $20,000 to Lost Sparrows, Winona Lake: Conference
- $7,000 to Servants at Work, Indianapolis: Supplies for ramp construction
How to apply: See statements 20 and 21.
Deadlines: See statements 20 and 21.
Restrictions: See statements 20 and 21.
Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc
- $37,100 to 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Golf Outing
- $10,000 to Sheroes Inc, Indianapolis: Fes
- $10,000 to The Mom Cave Co, Indianapolis: Fes
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.
Elizabeth Ruddick Nugent Foundation
- $25,000 to Family Services, Columbus: Unrestricted
- $15,000 to Just Friends Inc, Columbus: Unrestricted
- $8,000 to Salvation Army, Indianapolis: Unrestricted
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form stating purpose of organization and nature of request.
Deadlines: Prior to annual meeting
Clarence E Custer and Inez R Custer
- $15,000 to Just Friends Inc, Columbus: Charitable purposes
- $7,000 to Salvation Army, Indianapolis: Charitable purposes
- $7,000 to Thrive Alliance, Columbus: Charitable purposes
How to apply: There is a perset grant applicaton
Deadlines: Board of directors meet on a called basis 2 times annually.
Restrictions: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, preferably with in a 50 miles of columbus, in. No churches are currently considered. Prefer benefit to bartholomew county citizens.
Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Daniels Place Inc, North Manchester: New building
- $7,000 to The Arc of Wabash County, Wabash: 70 for 70 campaign
- $2,500 to Daniels Place Inc, North Manchester: General fund
How to apply: No specific application form.
Restrictions: Giving is predominately in the area where our employees live and work.
The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to The Isaiah 117 Project, Princeton: General
- $20,000 to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services, Bedford: General
- $10,000 to River Bend Food Pantry, Mount Vernon: General
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Anytime
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to charitable organizations in certain counties in the state of indiana.
Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation
- $25,000 to Community Transportation Network, Fort Wayne: General support
- $15,000 to Ywca Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne: General support
- $6,000 to Hands of Hope, Noblesville: General support
How to apply: Any reasonable format
The Forest Fund Inc
- $25,000 to The Salvation Army, Indianapolis: Operations
- $10,000 to Coburn Place Safehaven Ii Inc, Indianapolis: Operations
- $10,000 to Sojourner Truth House Inc, Hobart: Youth ministries
How to apply: Letter
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