Foundations that fund organizations in Clarksville, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clarksville nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $414K to Clarksville organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clarksville around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clarksville
- $414K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clarksville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Foundation Inc | Borden, IN | 2 | $160K | $80K | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose |
| Hazel & Walter Bales Foundation | Jeffersonville, IN | 3 | $85K | $25K | Yes | General |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $65K | $33K | Yes | Kentuckiana underground railroad project; Mission delivery support in rural areas |
| Frances N Alden Charitable Tr | Louisville, KY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| FIRST Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc | Jeffersonville, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Educational |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Bader Family Charitable Trust | Louisville, KY | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Provide services for |
| Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Louder Than Words |
| Gardner Foundation Incorporated | Louisville, KY | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Charitable; Educational |
| The Ahrens Family Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Dunbar Foundation Inc Attn Christopher Nunelley | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | "wings of worth - fundraiser |
| Capricorn Foundation Charitable Tru C/O Allen Steinbock | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Limestone Family Foundation Inc C/O Glenview Trust Company | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $78 | $78 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (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 Clarksville, Indiana?
Starlight Foundation Inc, Hazel & Walter Bales Foundation, The Gheens Foundation Inc, Frances N Alden Charitable Tr, FIRST Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc and 11 others reported grants to Clarksville 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 Clarksville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.