Foundations that fund organizations in Hanover, Indiana

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Hanover nonprofits

28 private foundations gave $1.9M to Hanover organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.

38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hanover around $5,000. 12 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
28
Accept applications
14
of 28 that state a policy
Dollars to Hanover
$1.9M
latest filings
Grants
38
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in IN
43%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Hanover organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Bethany Legacy Foundation IncMadison, IN3$721K$41KYesEmpowered adults, stable seniors; Strong youth, empowered adults, stable seniors
Charles J Lynn 2835168510 Xxxxx7008Chicago, IL1$560K$560KPreselected onlyGeneral
Patricia S and William J Hagenah FoundationWilmington, DE1$200K$200KPreselected onlyStockton Family Townhouse Fund
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN2$125K$63KYesArtificial intelligence in higher ed; Employee matching gift(s)
Cari Beth's Blessings IncNaples, FL1$100K$100KPreselected onlyScholarship support
John Vos Family Foundation IncLaurel, MD1$50K$50KPreselected onlyInternational partner projects focused on improving shelter…
Thomas a & Sharon K Ruder FoundationEvansville, IN1$25K$25KYesEducation
Pumphrey FoundationEvansville, IN1$10K$10KPreselected onlyEducation
The Tinybell Charitable FundWilmington, DE1$8,000$8,000Preselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Arvin Sango FoundationMadison, IN5$7,950$500YesSponsor
Woldenberg FoundationMetairie, LA1$7,000$7,000YesScholarships
William M Keller Trust Xxxxx4007Chicago, IL2$7,000$3,500YesScholarship
Johnson Charles H Trust 1045000852Hamilton, OH1$6,398$6,398YesScholarship for designated
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable FoundationCincinnati, OH1$5,000$5,000YesGeneral charitable
The Chester & Ruth Baylor Family FoundationMilan, IN1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral Operating Support
The Petticrew FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000YesGeneral support
The Withrow Family Foundation C/O Fifth Third Bank NaCincinnati, OH1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyProgram support
Repp Associates FoundationColumbus, IN1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyEducation
Bill Mohler Scholar Foundation IncBoonville, IN1$4,500$4,500YesScholarship
Willardlillian Bosaw Mem Sch Fd IrrHamilton, OH2$4,500$2,250YesEducational scholarship
Wm & Gertrude Wahl Scholar Trust OptHamilton, OH2$3,400$1,700YesEducational scholarship
T-W Michael E GarberPittsburgh, PA1$3,073$3,073Preselected onlyGeneral support
Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable FoundationLawrenceburg, IN1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyUnrestricted contribution
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyOther civic / community
Kenneth and Mary McQueen Xxx-Xx-XxxxEvansville, IN1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyScholarships
Simon Education Fund Irr Tr UaSt Louis, MO1$1,000$1,000YesScholarship
Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation IncHope, IN1$500$500YesScholarship
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$50$50Preselected onlyEducation

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 Hanover, Indiana?

Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc, Charles J Lynn 2835168510 Xxxxx7008, Patricia S and William J Hagenah Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc, Cari Beth's Blessings Inc and 23 others reported grants to Hanover 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 Hanover. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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