How to apply
See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines Contact: Reginald Fields, 290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Oh, 3802683917, SFIFNER@NISOURCE.COM Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines Restrictions: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 683 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Community FoundationDanvers, MA | Corporate donation | $2.1M |
| Indiana Economic Development FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Corporate donation | $340K |
| United Way of Central OhioCleveland, OH | Corporate donation | $100K |
| 2 Hype FoundationPetersburg, VA | Corporate donation | $78K |
| Urban League of Northwest Indiana IncGary, IN | Corporate donation | $74K |
| American Red CrossPittsburgh, PA | Corporate donation | $66K |
| Star House FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $60K |
| National Merit Scholarship CorpChicago, IL | Corporate donation | $59K |
| Lifecare AllianceColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $58K |
| American Red CrossColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $55K |
| Children's Hunger AllianceColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $55K |
| Ronald McDonald HouseColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $51K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Energy Innovation Center Institute IncPittsburgh, PA | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family FoundationAuburn, IN | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Mid Ohio Food BankGrove City, OH | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Mount Carmel FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Ohio Energy ProjectWorthington, OH | Corporate donation | $50K |
| One Columbus FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $50K |
| Serving Our Neighbors Ministries IncHilliard, OH | Corporate donation | $50K |
| The Trustees of Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN | Corporate donation | $50K |
| The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NY | Corporate donation | $47K |
| Family Service Association of Howard CountyKokomo, IN | Corporate donation | $43K |
| New Directions Career CenterColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $43K |
| Junior Achievement of Central OhioColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $42K |
| Local MattersColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $38K |
| Family Advocates IncLaporte, IN | Corporate donation | $37K |
| Gods Pantry Food BankLexington, KY | Corporate donation | $36K |
| Legacy FoundationMerrillville, IN | Corporate donation | $36K |
| Arts United of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN | Corporate donation | $35K |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation IncWashington, WA | Corporate donation | $35K |
| Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $35K |
| Dress for Success ColumbusColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $33K |
| American Heart AssociationDallas, TX | Corporate donation | $33K |
| American Heart AssociationHebron, IN | Corporate donation | $33K |
| Girl Scouts of Ohios Heartland CouncilColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $33K |
| March of Dimes FoundationCranberry Township, PA | Corporate donation | $30K |
| American Heart AssociationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $30K |
| Community Shelter BoardColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $30K |
| Fort Wayne Allen County EdaFort Wayne, IN | Corporate donation | $30K |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $30K |
| Variety the Children's CharityWexford, PA | Corporate donation | $30K |
| Pa CleanwaysGreensburg, PA | Corporate donation | $28K |
| University of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KY | Corporate donation | $28K |
| Columbus ChamberColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $27K |
| Columbus Blue Jackets FoundationColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Besa Community IncCincinnati, OH | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Besa Community IncColumbus, OH | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation IncLexington, KY | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Cleveland Browns FoundationBerea, OH | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Crown Point Community Foundation IncCrown Point, IN | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Feeding PennsylvaniaLemoyne, PA | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Mobile Hope AssociationLeesburg, VA | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Save the Dunes Conservation Fund IncMichigan City, IN | Corporate donation | $25K |
| The Abbott HomeZanesville, OH | Corporate donation | $25K |
| University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth Center for Sustainable BusinesPittsburgh, PA | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Urban League of Greater Richmond IncRichmond, VA | Corporate donation | $25K |
| Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN | Corporate donation | $25K |
| The Foundation for Enhancing CommunitiesHarrisburg, PA | Corporate donation | $25K |
By state: Massachusetts 3 · Ohio 140 · Indiana 218 · Pennsylvania 119 · Virginia 84 · Kentucky 71
About this foundation
Nisource Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Eric Messick, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Nisource Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines.
How much does Nisource Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $7.5M across 683 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Nisource Charitable Foundation give?
Massachusetts (3 grants), Ohio (140 grants), Indiana (218 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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