Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Indiana
557 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Indiana, holding $119B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 33 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Incsince 1938 | Indianapolis, IN | $3.9B2,285 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $62B |
| Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Incsince 1998 | Merrillville, IN | $72M22 grants · 2024 | $778K | Preselected only | $766M |
| The Cummins Foundation Incsince 1956 | Columbus, IN | $44M1 grants · 2025 | $44M | Preselected only | $48M |
| Elevance Health Foundation Incsince 2002 | Indianapolis, IN | $33M160 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $140M |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Incsince 1991 | Indianapolis, IN | $30M357 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $1.4B |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trsince 1998 | Indianapolis, IN | $23M328 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $441M |
| Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporationsince 1983 | Indianapolis, IN | $21M210 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $298M |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Incsince 1990 | Indianapolis, IN | $17M160 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $173M |
| Deborah Joy Simon Foundationsince 2002 | Carmel, IN | $16M9 grants · 2024 | $1.5M | Preselected only | $86M |
| Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Incsince 2011 | Carmel, IN | $16M30 grants · 2025 | $123K | Yes | $26M |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Incsince 1987 | Indianapolis, IN | $14M155 grants · 2024 | $5,647 | Preselected only | $387M |
| John W Anderson Foundationsince 1969 | Valparaiso, IN | $14M212 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $359M |
| Herbert Simon Family Foundationsince 2014 | Indianapolis, IN | $14M4 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $31M |
| Dekko Foundation Incsince 1982 | Kendallville, IN | $12M1 grants · 2024 | $12M | Yes | $236M |
| Asante Foundation Incsince 2005 | South Bend, IN | $12M60 grants · 2024 | $110K | Preselected only | $157M |
| 8020 Foundation Trsince 2018 | Fort Wayne, IN | $8.9M88 grants · 2024 | $28K | Yes | $241M |
| Ball Brothers Foundationsince 1943 | Muncie, IN | $8.3M113 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $174M |
| Regenstrief Foundation Incsince 1967 | Indianapolis, IN | $8.2M4 grants · 2024 | $708K | Preselected only | $142M |
| Healthcare Foundation of La Porte Incsince 2016 | La Porte, IN | $8.0M1 grants · 2024 | $8.0M | Yes | $192M |
| Walther Cancer Foundation Incsince 1986 | Indianapolis, IN | $7.5M1 grants · 2024 | $7.5M | Preselected only | $167M |
| Surack Family Foundation Incsince 2022 | Fort Wayne, IN | $7.4M114 grants · 2025 | $7,778 | Yes | $39M |
| Foellinger Foundation Incsince 1960 | Fort Wayne, IN | $6.9M1 grants · 2024 | $6.9M | Yes | $252M |
| Judd Leighton Foundation Incsince 2000 | South Bend, IN | $6.7M49 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $150M |
| Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation Incsince 1952 | Carmel, IN | $6.4M305 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $158M |
| Smith Family Foundation Incsince 1998 | Carmel, IN | $6.3M68 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $48M |
| David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundationsince 2003 | Indianapolis, IN | $5.7M15 grants · 2025 | $150K | Yes | $50M |
| Sam Shine Foundation Incsince 1995 | Greenville, IN | $5.5M20 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $136M |
| Bethany Legacy Foundation Incsince 2022 | Madison, IN | $5.0M32 grants · 2024 | $68K | Yes | $158M |
| George and Frances Ball Foundationsince 1938 | Muncie, IN | $5.0M49 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $90M |
| Samerian Foundation Incsince 2004 | Carmel, IN | $4.9M93 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $69M |
| Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Incsince 1967 | Winona Lake, IN | $4.8M68 grants · 2024 | $24K | Yes | $63M |
| Aceso Foundation Incsince 2022 | Bloomington, IN | $4.6M47 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $73M |
| Koch Foundation Incsince 1947 | Evansville, IN | $4.0M173 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $43M |
| Welborn Baptist Foundation Incsince 1998 | Evansville, IN | $4.0M274 grants · 2024 | $4,760 | Yes | $96M |
| Drexel Fundssince 2014 | South Bend, IN | $3.7M55 grants · 2024 | $56K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Arthur Dean Family Foundation Incsince 2017 | Indianapolis, IN | $3.7M47 grants · 2025 | $70K | Preselected only | $86M |
| Thomas F and Anita J Veldman Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | South Bend, IN | $3.3M14 grants · 2024 | $101K | Preselected only | $87M |
| William Lant Ridgway Charitable Trustsince 2013 | Evansville, IN | $3.2M1 grants · 2025 | $3.2M | Preselected only | $32M |
| Garatoni-Smith Family Foundationsince 2008 | Mishawaka, IN | $3.2M38 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $52M |
| Clowes Fund Incorporatedsince 1954 | Indianapolis, IN | $3.1M1 grants · 2024 | $3.1M | Yes | $59M |
| James W and Betty Dye Foundationsince 1993 | Munster, IN | $3.1M1 grants · 2025 | $3.1M | Yes | $29M |
| Edmonds Family Foundation Incsince 2016 | Granger, IN | $3.0M11 grants · 2024 | $110K | Preselected only | $86M |
| Avis Foundation Incsince 2007 | Upland, IN | $3.0M22 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $53M |
| Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trsince 2022 | Fort Wayne, IN | $2.9M34 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $91M |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundationsince 2022 | Fort Wayne, IN | $2.4M61 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Michael a and Connie V Joines Family Foundation Incsince 2016 | Granger, IN | $2.4M18 grants · 2024 | $95K | Preselected only | $90M |
| 1st Source Bank Foundation Incsince 1954 | South Bend, IN | $2.2M96 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $37M |
| Edelstein Family Foundation 050013733200since 1962 | Evansville, IN | $2.0M13 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $47M |
| Boren Foundation Incsince 1983 | Upland, IN | $1.8M30 grants · 2025 | $16K | Yes | $43M |
| Foundations of East Chicago Incsince 2009 | East Chicago, IN | $1.8M1 grants · 2025 | $1.8M | Yes | $45M |
| Kendrick Foundation Incsince 1969 | Mooresville, IN | $1.6M51 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $35M |
| Olive B Cole Foundation Incsince 1958 | Fort Wayne, IN | $1.5M48 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $32M |
| Ramtell Incsince 1996 | Tell City, IN | $1.5M42 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $290M |
| McMillen Foundation Incsince 1949 | Fort Wayne, IN | $1.4M22 grants · 2024 | $45K | Yes | $29M |
| Paul Ogle Foundation Incsince 1980 | Jeffersonvlle, IN | $1.4M13 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $61M |
| Php Foundation Incsince 2006 | Fort Wayne, IN | $623K30 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $52M |
| William E Schmidt Foundation Incsince 1993 | Evansville, IN | $365K29 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $46M |
| Sanda Hills Equine Center Incsince 2015 | Jasper, IN | $261K9 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $106M |
| Don Cowden Foundation Incsince 1996 | Bloomington, IN | $111K19 grants · 2025 | $2,650 | Preselected only | $28M |
| Forum Credit Unionsince 1969 | Indianapolis, IN | — | — | Not stated | $2.2B |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Indiana
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Indiana Arts Commission — Organizational GrantsStateIndiana Arts Commission | Indiana Arts Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Indiana Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateIndiana Humanities | Indiana Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Indiana?
Our directory lists 557 private grantmaking foundations in Indiana with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $119B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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