Foundations that fund youth programs in Indiana
These 25 foundations made grants to youth 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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Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
- $26,400 to Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Indianapolis: Annual support
- $15,000 to The Hendricks County Child Advocacy Center Inc, Avon: Forensic interviews
- $14,850 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, 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
- $50,000 to The Trustees of Purdue University, West Lafayette: Corporate donation
- $10,000 to Project Rebuild Foundation Inc, Gary: Corporate donation
- $8,300 to Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana, Griffith: 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
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $25,500 to Indiana 4-H Foundation, Indianapolis: Member co-op matches
- $5,500 to Dubois County 4-H Council Inc, Jasper: Member co-op matches
- $3,500 to The Indiana Ffa Foundation Inc, Trafalgar: 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
Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Baya Corporation, Clarksville: Louder Than Words
- $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Indianapolis: Fes
- $10,000 to Boyz2kingz Inc, 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.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $70,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Indianapolis: Support to recruit more volunteers to help mentor low-income youth.
- $25,000 to Community Assets, Indianapolis: Support to allow students to explore careers and engage in job readiness training with...
- $5,000 to Camp To Belong Indiana, Indianapolis: Support for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.
Surack Family Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Ayers Communication Inc, Fort Wayne: Annual summit city comm festival
- $10,000 to Terrance Miles Youth Initiative Inc, Fort Wayne: General administration
- $2,500 to Latinos Count Inc, Fort Wayne: Lunch and positive pathways
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.
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
- $425,000 to Shelby County Players Inc, Shelbyville: Capital & Special Project
- $62,500 to Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Operations, Capital, & Special Project
- $13,000 to Deeply Ingrained 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.
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
- $60,000 to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, Fort Wayne: Leadership experience
- $15,000 to Harlan Christian Youth Center Inc, Harlan: Operating budget
- $15,000 to Blessings in A Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne: Weekend food program
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation
- $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: General support
- $15,000 to Blessings in A Backpack, Fort Wayne: General support
- $6,000 to Bridges Outreach, Kokomo: General support
How to apply: Any reasonable format
John W Anderson Foundation
- $40,000 to Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth Organization, Merrillville: Operating
- $15,000 to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, Fort Wayne: Operating
- $10,000 to Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana, Griffith: 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.
8020 Foundation Trust
- $48,000 to The Stem Connection, Indianapolis: Out-of-school stem education - ne in
- $10,000 to After Math Robotics Inc, Leo: Leo robotics
- $4,971 to Summit City Robotics Inc, Fort Wayne: Summit city robotics
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
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Boys Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne: Education
- $10,000 to Blessings in A Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne: Human Services
- $1,350 to Boys Girls Club of Adams County Inc, Decatur: 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.
Zollner Foundation
- $20,000 to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, Fort Wayne: General operating
- $15,000 to Blessings in A Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne: General operating
- $5,000 to Chill Inc, Fort Wayne: General operating
How to apply: Submitted online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundations grants/zollner
Deadlines: June 1
Restrictions: Preference given to educational organizations, hospitals, ymca, boy scout organizations, and other charitable organi- zations in fort wayne, in and golden beach, fl areas.
Edward M Wilson Foundation
- $15,000 to Harlan Christian Youth Center Inc, Harlan: Operating support
- $15,000 to Erins House for Grieving Children, Fort Wayne: Peer grief support
- $10,000 to Blessings in A Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne: Supplemental food programs
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
John Templeton Foundation
- $550,000 to Trustees of Purdue University, West Lafayette: The energetic costs of complexity and new genes in cell evolution
- $540,000 to Trustees of Purdue University, West Lafayette: Global east religiosity and changing religious landscapes
How to apply: A detailed description of a grantee's proposed charitable activities is included in the john templeton foundation's online application form. The form requires that all applicants provide a description of the proposed activities, why they are important and how they relate to our...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines as explained on the foundations website at www.templeton.org.
Restrictions: Awards should advance the charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes of the foundation's funding areas. The funding areas include character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, life sciences,...
Landmark Farm Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to National Ffa Foundation, Indianapolis: Charitable contribution
- $15,000 to Foundation for Youth, Columbus: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form stating nature of request.
Restrictions: No restrictions
Prophet Sisters Foundation
- $12,500 to Latinos Count, Fort Wayne: General support
- $7,500 to Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne: General support
How to apply: See footnotes
Deadlines: See footnotes
Restrictions: See footnotes
Flora Dale Krouse Foundation
- $15,000 to Erins House for Grieving Children, Fort Wayne: General operating
- $5,000 to Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, Fort Wayne: General operating
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Kuhne Charles Char Fdn T-W Main
- $15,000 to Blessings in A Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne: General operating
- $2,000 to Chill Inc, Fort Wayne: General operating
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: No deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club, Terre Haute: General Operating Expenses
- $5,000 to 500 Festival Foundation Inc, Indianapolis: General Operating Expenses
How to apply: No specific form required.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Hoover Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Workforce development manager
- $5,000 to Stem Connection, Indianapolis: Out of school stem learning
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
M E Raker Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Youth for Christ, Fort Wayne: Youth Development Programs
- $5,000 to Blessings in A Backpack, 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.
First Financial Foundation
- $5,000 to Foundation for Youth of Bartholomew County, Columbus: Provide assistance to families in need of after school care through a scholarship
- $5,000 to Champions of Youth Inc, Greensburg: A stronger core(operational 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
Bunge Foundation
- $150,000 to National Ffa Foundation, Indianapolis: General support
How to apply: A formal written request above $3,000 requires general manager approval. A formal written request above $10,000 requires charitable committee approval.
Deadlines: Reasonable processing time required.
Restrictions: Not for profit organizations to a nearby facility that supports education, cultural, civic, or environmental programs.
The Cohen Family Foundation Inc C/O Lauren (Cohen) Edmundson
- $134,000 to Carmel Youth Assistance Inc, Carmel: To fund operating expenses
How to apply: Proof of not-for-profit status should be included with application.
Restrictions: Organizations must operate as "qualified" charitable organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
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