Foundations that fund organizations in Gaston, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gaston nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $108K to Gaston organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gaston around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gaston
- $108K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gaston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Clark Carter Foundation Inc | Muncie, IN | 11 | $72K | $2,411 | Preselected only | Book room resources and literacy support; Stem daypltwclassroom supplies; 4th grade team |
| Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr | Muncie, IN | 2 | $19K | $9,633 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Mary K Garr Scholarship Foundation Trust | Muncie, IN | 1 | $8,280 | $8,280 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ball Brothers Foundation | Muncie, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Stem lab capacity increase |
| Kuhner Scholarship Foundation 000151 | Muncie, IN | 1 | $3,774 | $3,774 | Yes | Scholarship |
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 Gaston, Indiana?
Betty Clark Carter Foundation Inc, Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeff Scholarship Tr, Mary K Garr Scholarship Foundation Trust, Ball Brothers Foundation, Kuhner Scholarship Foundation 000151 reported grants to Gaston 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 Gaston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.