Foundations that fund organizations in Auburn, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Auburn nonprofits
51 private foundations gave $8.7M to Auburn organizations in their latest filings; 22 of the 51 that say either way accept applications.
98 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Auburn around $7,000. 22 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 51
- Accept applications
- 22
- of 51 that state a policy
- Dollars to Auburn
- $8.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 98
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in IN
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Auburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $4.8M | $750K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Matthew J and Cindy R Fetter Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M | Preselected only | Operating Support |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $872K | $100K | Yes | Manufacturing pathway - career explo; Transforming communities: a nonprofi; Ignite your future pilot program |
| The James Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 6 | $266K | $4,000 | Yes | Expenses for music and venues for 2023 season; Firefighter scholarship fund; Funding for transforming communities / lilly endowment match |
| William J & Bonnie L Hefner Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Support |
| Olive B Cole Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $150K | $50K | Yes | Renovation of 112 S Main St; Building repairs; Early Learning Center expansion |
| The Crist Family Foundation | York, PA | 1 | $130K | $130K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Bernard R Brennan Charitable Trust | Auburn, IN | 2 | $107K | $53K | Preselected only | General |
| Peoples Charitable Foundation Inc | Michigan City, IN | 8 | $76K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Rieke Corporation Foundation | Muncie, IN | 9 | $55K | $4,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | Corporate donation |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Education programs/capital |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Career Exploration: STEM Pathway |
| Courtney Christian Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation Inc | Spencerville, IN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General support |
| Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 7 | $35K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Program support; Progarm support |
| Flora Dale Krouse Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $34K | $17K | Yes | Education and operations; General support |
| Auburn Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Repairs and upkeep |
| Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation Walter W Bettinger II Trustee | Bath, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Master Works Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $23K | $23K | Yes | Program support |
| Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 6 | $21K | $2,500 | Yes | Donation; General Expenses; Gala Sponsor |
| Fort Wayne Beagle Club Inc | Huntington, IN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Support |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | 2025 driving experience support |
| Dekalb County Youth Shooting Sports | Butler, IN | 3 | $14K | $100 | Preselected only | To fulfill exempt purpose |
| McComb Family Foundation Inc Att David McComb | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operating |
| Charles & Barbara Goodman Foundation | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Restricted fund |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant matching |
| Unruh Charitable Foundation Inc | Floyds Knobs, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support the serenity house inc's mission |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charity |
| Coker Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Winkler Family Foundation | Clayton, NC | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | As needed |
| Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Charitable Contribution |
| Kehe Cares Foundation Inc | Naperville, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Water, sanitation & hygiene |
| The Mosaic Foundation (of R & P Heydon) | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support automobile charities |
| Glenn & Thelma Rieke Foundation % Star Financial Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | 5 | $4,093 | $523 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Poinsatte-Altman Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $2,379 | $2,379 | Yes | Annual one night event |
| Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Community wellbeing |
| The Plumbo-Buckley Car Foundation | Ocean City, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Preserve history of auburn , cord |
| Sabino Family Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | HS Softball Fund |
| Shanahan Family Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Dunsire Family Foundation Inc | Loxahatchee, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Speer Charitable Trust | Memphis, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program related |
| The Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Charitable Trust | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Kriegel Family Charitable Trust | Van Wert, OH | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $150 | $75 | Preselected only | Animal-related; Community improvement |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Motte Historical Museum Inc | Perris, CA | 1 | $85 | $85 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| 1st Source Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $45 | $45 | Preselected only | Support |
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 Auburn, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Matthew J and Cindy R Fetter Foundation Inc, 8020 Foundation Trust, The James Foundation Inc, William J & Bonnie L Hefner Foundation Inc and 46 others reported grants to Auburn 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 Auburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.