Foundations that fund organizations in Covington, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Covington nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $1.9M to Covington organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Covington around $2,560. 3 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Covington
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,560
- Based in IN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Covington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 4 | $1.7M | $425K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Booe-Inlow-D Arlier Memorial Charitable Foundation | Covington, IN | 2 | $206K | $103K | Yes | Charitable |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 2 | $5,120 | $2,560 | Yes | Vermillion county head start reading program; Kindness krew |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $2,478 | $2,478 | Yes | Historical transportation marker |
| Mary Smith Young Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Covington, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Booe-Inlow-D Arlier Memorial Charitable Foundation, International Paper Company Foundation, The William G Pomeroy Foundation, Mary Smith Young Trust reported grants to Covington 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 Covington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.