Foundations that fund organizations in Bristow, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bristow nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $13K to Bristow organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bristow around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bristow
- $13K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bristow organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maps Family Foundation Inc | Jasper, IN | 2 | $7,935 | $3,967 | Preselected only | Support summer camp for disabled |
| Herb Thyen Family Foundation | Jasper, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edwin C Tretter Foundation Inc | Ferdinand, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Adult disability program |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 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 Bristow, Indiana?
Maps Family Foundation Inc, Herb Thyen Family Foundation, Edwin C Tretter Foundation Inc, The Covia Foundation reported grants to Bristow 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 Bristow. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.