Foundations that fund organizations in Bedford, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bedford nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $4.6M to Bedford organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
36 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bedford around $4,703. 8 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bedford
- $4.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 36
- Typical median grant
- $4,703
- Based in IN
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bedford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 11 | $3.9M | $150K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth; Indiana community fdn init-gift; Supporting hoosier churches init |
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation | Lexington, NC | 1 | $465K | $465K | Preselected only | Andrew street family support, jacob |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 7 | $102K | $14K | Yes | General |
| Asante Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 1 | $74K | $74K | Preselected only | Social services |
| The Nextgen Foundation Charitable Trust | Emigrant, MT | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Edward L Hutton Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Carl Thoele Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community & Civic |
| Vineyard Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $4,703 | $4,703 | Yes | Charity |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Purchase gas cards for patients based on mileage rates and… |
| The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons Fdn C/O Mfb Cpas | Iselin, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Use |
| Sam Shine Foundation Inc | Greenville, IN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Youth organizations; Charitable operations expenses |
| The Suedhoff Memorial Trust | Syracuse, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operatin support |
| The Wheeler Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Orleans, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for abused women |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Bedford, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc, Asante Foundation Inc, The Nextgen Foundation Charitable Trust and 12 others reported grants to Bedford 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 Bedford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.