Foundations that fund organizations in Laporte, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Laporte nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $604K to Laporte organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Laporte around $5,000. 14 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Laporte
- $604K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Laporte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte Foundation Inc | Laporte, IN | 4 | $159K | $2,750 | Yes | General support; Various |
| The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Peter C and Charlene J Kesling Foundation | La Porte, IN | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | General support |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 8 | $68K | $5,000 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation | Michigan City, IN | 5 | $51K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Healthy families; Parent & family education; Child advocacy center |
| The Barker Welfare Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | For final payment on a pledge of $35,000.00 payable over 2…; For first payment on pledge of $25,000.00 payable over 2 ye… |
| 1st Source Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Support |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Operating |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Teacher creativity fellow |
| The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation Inc | Granger, IN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General support and sponsorship |
| Duneland Health Council | Michigan City, IN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Programs |
| Howmet Aerospace Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Stem education programming |
| Dent Family Foundation | Laporte, IN | 5 | $7,250 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Terry & Frances Jones Family Foundation | Marco Island, FL | 2 | $2,550 | $1,275 | Preselected only | Community |
| The Mackenzie Foundation C/O Harbour Trust & Invest Mgmt | Michigan City, IN | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Levine Family of Laporte Foundation | Michigan City, IN | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Historical education; Arts |
| Radiology Inc Foundation | South Bend, IN | 3 | $1,700 | $250 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Everwise Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| Higher Hopes Foundation Inc | Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Cserpes Memorial Scholarship Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $450 | $450 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $290 | $290 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Laporte, Indiana?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte Foundation Inc, The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC, Peter C and Charlene J Kesling Foundation, Nisource Charitable Foundation, Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation and 16 others reported grants to Laporte 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 Laporte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.