Foundations that fund organizations in Akron, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Akron nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $54K to Akron organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Akron around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Akron
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Akron organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc Aka K21 Health Foundation | Winona Lake, IN | 2 | $47K | $24K | Yes | Biomedical science program; Nurses fund |
| Cowen Dean Kumler Memorial Foundation Inc | Warsaw, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship for Welding School |
| Akron Las Donas Club | Akron, IN | 6 | $2,300 | $250 | Preselected only | Donation to nurse fund; Donation to local fire department; Donation to preschool |
| Akron Revitalization Committee Inc | Akron, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Fireworks donationpassthrough |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Akron, Indiana?
Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc Aka K21 Health Foundation, Cowen Dean Kumler Memorial Foundation Inc, Akron Las Donas Club, Akron Revitalization Committee Inc reported grants to Akron organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Akron. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.