Foundations that fund organizations in Brookston, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brookston nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $1.7M to Brookston organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brookston around $2,000. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brookston
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IN
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brookston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $1.7M | $150K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth; Employee matching gift(s) |
| Roy Whistler Foundation Inc | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Yes | Per grant agreement |
| Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N McAllister Foundation | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Robert E Bryan Jr Foundation | Cedar Grove, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Elden & Mary Lee Gutwein Family Fdn Foundation Inc | Monticello, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Community support |
| Ventress Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Crimmins Family Charitable Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Purposes |
| Brighton Foundation Trust Robert D Markley Trustee | Cashiers, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| David & Fern Canmann Family Foundation | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Sia Foundation Inc | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching Gift |
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 Brookston, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Roy Whistler Foundation Inc, Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N McAllister Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Robert E Bryan Jr Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Brookston 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 Brookston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.