Foundations that fund organizations in Charlestown, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlestown nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $91K to Charlestown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlestown around $4,267. 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 Charlestown
- $91K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $4,267
- Based in IN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlestown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General purpose |
| Greater North Clark Healthcare Foun | Charlestown, IN | 11 | $39K | $4,267 | Yes | Adaptive gym equipment; Injury recovery equipment; Health services academy cpr |
| Centra Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Helen Thoele Family Foundation | Noblesville, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Charitable |
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 Charlestown, Indiana?
American Water Charitable Foundationinc, Greater North Clark Healthcare Foun, Centra Foundation Inc, Helen Thoele Family Foundation reported grants to Charlestown 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 Charlestown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.