Foundations that fund organizations in Fairmount, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fairmount nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $1.0M to Fairmount organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fairmount around $16K. 4 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fairmount
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $16K
- Based in IN
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fairmount organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $900K | $450K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth |
| Hazelbaker Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $74K | $74K | Preselected only | To support education |
| Boren Foundation Inc | Upland, IN | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | To support their various ministry programs |
| F Kelsay Blair Scholarship Trust | Fairmount, IN | 7 | $8,456 | $1,208 | Yes | Education |
| Lula Mae Blair Scholarship Trust | Fairmount, IN | 3 | $5,814 | $1,938 | Yes | Education |
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 Fairmount, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Hazelbaker Foundation, Boren Foundation Inc, F Kelsay Blair Scholarship Trust, Lula Mae Blair Scholarship Trust reported grants to Fairmount 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 Fairmount. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.