Foundations that fund organizations in Bristol, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bristol nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $320K to Bristol organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bristol around $10K. 8 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bristol
- $320K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bristol organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welter Foundation Inc | Bristol, IN | 2 | $159K | $79K | Preselected only | Outside space renovation; Expansion; Pledge from Best in Show; General Operating Supp… |
| Nolan Family Charitable Foundation Co Matthew M Nolan | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To promote and further the organizational goals |
| Huff Animal Protection Trust C/O FIRST Source Bank | South Bend, IN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charitable |
| 1st Source Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | School program |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Teacher creativity fellow |
| The James R and Catherine M Gaunt Family | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Compton Charitable Trust Tw | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $9,529 | $9,529 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Bill Deputy Foundation | Elkhart, IN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Everwise Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Irions Foundation Inc | Elkhart, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Open arms challenge 2024 |
| Radiology Inc Foundation | South Bend, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Bristol, Indiana?
Welter Foundation Inc, Nolan Family Charitable Foundation Co Matthew M Nolan, Huff Animal Protection Trust C/O FIRST Source Bank, 1st Source Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Lilly Endowment Inc and 7 others reported grants to Bristol 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 Bristol. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.