Foundations that fund organizations in Hope, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hope nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $60K to Hope organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hope around $2,250. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hope
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,250
- Based in IN
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hope organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proteus Foundation C/O Yount Hyde & Barbour Pc | Middleburg, VA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Support appalachian environmental restoration projects |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Teacher creativity fellow |
| Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc | Hope, IN | 3 | $8,250 | $2,250 | Yes | Program support; Stem lab; Scholarship |
| Centra Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Inc | Fenton, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Tornadao repairs at local wildlife rehabilitation center |
| The Kirr Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Lucille R Keller Foundation 1045000683 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Student related expenses |
| Lee Ann Forster and Stanton Louis Forster Foundaton Inc | Scipio, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Hope, Indiana?
Proteus Foundation C/O Yount Hyde & Barbour Pc, Lilly Endowment Inc, Garry and Mary Lou Estes Foundation Inc, Centra Foundation Inc, Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Hope 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 Hope. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.