Updated Nov 1, 2026
Private foundations based in Terre Haute, Indiana
22 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, holding $123M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Thrift Foundation Incsince 2022 | $1.3M49 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Yes | $10M |
| Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation Incsince 2006 | $814K65 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $10M |
| Froderman Foundation Incsince 1964 | $751K17 grants · 2025 | $44K | Yes | $11M |
| Thomas J Cossey Trsince 2020 | $700K3 grants · 2024 | $140K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Hrh Foundationsince 1997 | $680K4 grants · 2025 | $150K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Richard G Moench Charitable Tr Peter J Sacopulos Tteesince 2021 | $550K3 grants · 2025 | $138K | Preselected only | $9.2M |
| Hollie and Anna Oakley Foundation Incsince 1958 | $507K16 grants · 2025 | $14K | Yes | $6.9M |
| Weston Wabash Foundationsince 1955 | $369K24 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.7M |
| Blanche L Finley Trust Under Willsince 2020 | $311K2 grants · 2024 | $155K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundationsince 1985 | $265K65 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $4.6M |
| Joseph E and Dorothy Archer Scholar Ship Fund Trustsince 2020 | $265K3 grants · 2024 | $86K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Larry J and Dinah M Bird Family Foundation Incsince 2017 | $213K28 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.7M |
| Chauncey Rose Equipment Endowment Fundsince 1993 | $203K1 grants · 2024 | $203K | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Mary R Evans Trust Ua 20-000591-70since 2021 | $189K1 grants · 2024 | $189K | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| Donald L Abbott Perpetual Charitable Trsince 2016 | $148K24 grants · 2025 | $6,500 | Yes | $2.7M |
| Larry Paul Fleschner Charitable Foundationsince 2007 | $135K9 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $2.2M |
| Clara Fairbanks Foundation Incsince 1943 | $120K15 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.8M |
| Harold & Ruth Stretch Memorial Trustsince 2001 | $111K10 grants · 2025 | $9,948 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Robert J & Helen F Johnston Trsince 2022 | $89K1 grants · 2024 | $89K | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Frederick R Benson Trustsince 1953 | $83K53 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.4M |
| E E & Maud Greenwell Scholarship Trustsince 1996 | $76K34 grants · 2025 | $1,250 | Yes | $1.8M |
| Walter F Schmidt Trust Uw 520since 2003 | $73K1 grants · 2025 | $73K | Yes | $1.2M |
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 Terre Haute, Indiana?
Our directory lists 22 private grantmaking foundations in Terre Haute, Indiana with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $123M. 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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