Foundations that fund organizations in Bloomfield, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bloomfield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $4.9M to Bloomfield organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bloomfield around $18K. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bloomfield
- $4.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in IN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bloomfield 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 |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General |
| Cnx Foundation | Canonsburg, PA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | General purposes |
| Edward L Hutton Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Open Arms Christian Ministries provides Christian care to e… |
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 Bloomfield, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc, Cnx Foundation, Edward L Hutton Foundation, Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.