Foundations that fund organizations in Brownstown, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brownstown nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $904K to Brownstown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brownstown around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brownstown
- $904K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brownstown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $900K | $150K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth; Employee matching gift(s) |
| Thrush-Thompson Foundation Inc | McCordsville, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Brownstown, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Thrush-Thompson Foundation Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Brownstown 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 Brownstown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.