Foundations that fund organizations in Butler, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Butler nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $50K to Butler organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Butler around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Butler
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Butler organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew J and Cindy R Fetter Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Bob Barker Foundation Inc | Fuquayvarina, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Operation |
| Hicksville Catholic Charitable Foundation | Hicksville, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant |
| The Clyde O Ginger Memorial Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Yes | General operating |
| Butler Main Street Association | Butler, IN | 2 | $1,780 | $890 | Preselected only | Parks department; School event |
| Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation Inc | Auburn, IN | 1 | $723 | $723 | Preselected only | Program 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 Butler, Indiana?
Matthew J and Cindy R Fetter Foundation Inc, Bob Barker Foundation Inc, Hicksville Catholic Charitable Foundation, The Clyde O Ginger Memorial Foundation, Butler Main Street Association and 1 others reported grants to Butler 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 Butler. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.