Foundations that fund organizations in Bremen, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bremen nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $172K to Bremen organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bremen around $3,565. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bremen
- $172K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,565
- Based in IN
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bremen organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&s Laidig Family Foundation Inc 3717 | Mishawaka, IN | 1 | $106K | $106K | Preselected only | Gift |
| New York Life Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Hhs general |
| The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age | Mishawaka, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Gift |
| Helen Mercer Testamentary Trust | Erie, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Henke Family Foundation Inc | Bremen, IN | 3 | $10K | $750 | Preselected only | General support; Building restoration |
| Bremen Partnership for Education Inc | Bremen, IN | 2 | $7,131 | $3,565 | Preselected only | Educatioinal and music materials; Food for underprivleged students |
| Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund | South Bend, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Ufp Industries Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education - olivet nazarene university |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
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 Bremen, Indiana?
J&s Laidig Family Foundation Inc 3717, New York Life Foundation, The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age, Helen Mercer Testamentary Trust, The Henke Family Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Bremen 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 Bremen. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.