Foundations that fund organizations in Bluffton, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bluffton nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $1.2M to Bluffton organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bluffton around $2,500. 12 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bluffton
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IN
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bluffton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $750K | $750K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 2 | $125K | $63K | Yes | Charity; Haiti project |
| Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc | Bluffton, IN | 8 | $82K | $2,250 | Yes | Operational support; Community development grants |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $77K | $38K | Yes | Vexiq robotics summer camp; Ignite your future pilot program |
| Lorene and Ben Maibach Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc | Morton, IL | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bill & Cindy Pressprich Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To foster evangelization |
| Porter Family Foundation Inc | Decatur, IN | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | charitable |
| Edward & Hildegarde Schaefer Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $17K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating support; Friends of bluffton shelter |
| Chapman Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Capital campaign for ugandan ministry building |
| Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $12K | $2,500 | Yes | Donation; General Expenses |
| Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Psalm 241 Foundation Inc | Columbia City, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Share Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Prairie Christian Foundation C/O Edward J Sauder | Roanoke, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for the community |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 4 | $1,200 | $200 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| For His Glory Foundation | Fishers, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General assistance |
| Carole and Doug Maibach Family Foundation Inc | Parrish, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General welfare |
| Maibach Family Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| 1st Source Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $135 | $135 | Preselected only | Support |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Helen Thoele Family Foundation | Noblesville, IN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| American Express Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $16 | $16 | Yes | General support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10 | $10 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Bluffton, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Samaritan Foundation, Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation Inc, 8020 Foundation Trust, Lorene and Ben Maibach Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Bluffton 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 Bluffton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.