Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Lafayette, Indiana
9 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, holding $59M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 4 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheumann Foundation Incsince 2002 | $725K18 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $16M |
| Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N McAllister Foundationsince 2000 | $585K26 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Roy Whistler Foundation Incsince 1997 | $559K8 grants · 2025 | $30K | Yes | $13M |
| Sia Foundation Incsince 1998 | $382K60 grants · 2025 | $3,587 | Yes | $4.7M |
| Harold M Neel and Katherine Klepinger Neel Scholarship Fundsince 1991 | $202K19 grants · 2025 | $7,236 | Yes | $2.6M |
| Lafayette Life Foundation Incsince 2005 | $180K1 grants · 2024 | $180K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Incsince 2003 | $169K16 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| McAllister Foundationsince 1968 | $83K3 grants · 2025 | $29K | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| Lafayette Mentors Incsince 2015 | — | — | Preselected only | $2.7M |
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 Lafayette, Indiana?
Our directory lists 9 private grantmaking foundations in Lafayette, Indiana with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $59M. 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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