Foundations that fund organizations in Hammond, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hammond nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $2.8M to Hammond organizations in their latest filings; 17 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
87 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hammond around $7,946. 10 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 17
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hammond
- $2.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 87
- Typical median grant
- $7,946
- Based in IN
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hammond organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 6 | $1.8M | $94K | Preselected only | Purchase and installation of flooring including the removal…; Phase ii of the fielding our future campaign; For the fine arts department: $35,558.91 per your proposal… |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | 10 | $371K | $15K | Yes | Operating; Capital; Scholarships/operating |
| Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust C/O Thomas Devine Peoples Bank | Munster, IN | 3 | $101K | $50K | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Zach Gives Back Scholarship Foundation Inc | Lake Station, IN | 1 | $79K | $79K | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Hammond Community Corporation | Hammond, IN | 26 | $54K | $1,304 | Yes | Educational; Religious; Charitable |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 8 | $46K | $5,000 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Wanda Dudzik Memorial Scholarship | Chicago, IL | 1 | $44K | $44K | Yes | Scholarship awards |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | 4 | $40K | $9,482 | Yes | Donation of school supplies & other educational items; Adopt a school program grant recipient |
| Decoster Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Turner, ME | 2 | $31K | $16K | Preselected only | To provide financial support to the organization |
| The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support |
| Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio C/O Bartlett Pc | Norwood, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General supports |
| Bridge the Gap Pa Inc | Washington, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Love gift |
| Kung Charities Inc Kung Family Foundation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | Evansville, IN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | Rosemont, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship grants |
| Johnson Family Trust C Dtd 3281979 Brandon Spivack Successor Trustee | Walnut Creek, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Sun Capital Partners Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | Highland, IN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| St James Family Help Services Inc | Highland, IN | 1 | $7,946 | $7,946 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Poinsatte-Altman Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General support |
| Patricia Eiting Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | to provide funds to accomplish its charitable function |
| Michael & Robin Lally Foundation Corp | Clearwater, FL | 1 | $3,906 | $3,906 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc | Michigan City, IN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Community forum |
| Heniff Cares Ltd Nfp | Oak Brook, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Natural disaster relief |
| McComis Charitable Foundation Inc | Munster, IN | 1 | $2,504 | $2,504 | Preselected only | General account |
| Marquette Bank Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund | Naperville, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Hammond Alumcats Inc | Merrillville, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Higher education |
| Executive Construction Foundation | Hillside, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general operating support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | 250 |
| The Griffith Foods Foundation | Alsip, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Organization's exempt purpose |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
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 Hammond, Indiana?
Fulk Family Foundation Inc, John W Anderson Foundation, Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust C/O Thomas Devine Peoples Bank, Zach Gives Back Scholarship Foundation Inc, The Hammond Community Corporation and 30 others reported grants to Hammond 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 Hammond. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.