Foundations that fund organizations in Berne, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berne nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $1.2M to Berne organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berne around $12K. 4 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berne
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in IN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheeseman Family Foundationinc | Greenville, OH | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Preselected only | Operating expense |
| Arthur K Muselman Family Foundation | Berne, IN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Muselman Family Foundation Inc | Berne, IN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Jay & Phyllis Conrad Family Foundation | Berne, IN | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | New Roof |
| Porter Family Foundation Inc | Decatur, IN | 4 | $6,400 | $550 | Preselected only | charitable |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | New Play Equipment Along "Born Learning Trail" fund |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 Berne, Indiana?
The Cheeseman Family Foundationinc, Arthur K Muselman Family Foundation, The Muselman Family Foundation Inc, Jay & Phyllis Conrad Family Foundation, Oldham Little Church Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Berne 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 Berne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.