Foundations that fund organizations in Leo, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Leo nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $92K to Leo organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Leo around $6,500. 3 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Leo
- $92K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in IN
- 30%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Leo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | Donation |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Illuminating Leo: A Holiday Lights Walkthrough Experience |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $13K | $6,500 | Yes | Leo elementary robotics program; Leo robotics |
| Share Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| McComb Family Foundation Inc Att David McComb | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Operating |
| New Hope Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Charitable, help for the poor |
| Melvin R Baum Private Foundation Inc | Morton, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Campus transformation project |
| Labor 4 Him Inc | North Aurora, IL | 1 | $4,612 | $4,612 | Preselected only | Cash and money for supplies |
| Maibach Family Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
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 Leo, Indiana?
Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc, American Electric Power Foundation, 8020 Foundation Trust, Share Foundation, McComb Family Foundation Inc Att David McComb and 5 others reported grants to Leo 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 Leo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.