Foundations that fund organizations in Indinapolis, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Indinapolis nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $15K to Indinapolis organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Indinapolis around $4,500. 1 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Indinapolis
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Indinapolis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Louis a and Anne B Schneider Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Leadership experience |
| Bill C & Patricia P Brown Charitable Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted support |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Cover program costs such as supplies, materials and equipme… |
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 Indinapolis, Indiana?
Dr Louis a and Anne B Schneider Fdn, Bill C & Patricia P Brown Charitable Foundation Inc, Round Room Gives Inc reported grants to Indinapolis 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 Indinapolis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.