Foundations that fund organizations in Griffith, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Griffith nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $58K to Griffith organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Griffith around $8,300. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Griffith
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $8,300
- Based in IN
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Griffith organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith Elementary Ptc Inc | Griffith, IN | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Support teacher's classroom projects |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Operating |
| Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | Highland, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $8,300 | $8,300 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| The Kharis Foundation Inc | Schererville, IN | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution to general fund |
| Sbb Research Group Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further the mission of the donee |
| Heartland Heartbeats Inc | Lowell, IN | 1 | $340 | $340 | Preselected only | Community Outreach |
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 Griffith, Indiana?
Griffith Elementary Ptc Inc, John W Anderson Foundation, Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation, Nisource Charitable Foundation, The Kharis Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Griffith 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 Griffith. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.