Foundations that fund organizations in Lowell, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lowell nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $41K to Lowell organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lowell around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lowell
- $41K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lowell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust C/O Thomas Devine Peoples Bank | Munster, IN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Richard H Lewis Family Foundation | Englewood, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Humanitarian |
| Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operational Support |
| Heartland Heartbeats Inc | Lowell, IN | 1 | $675 | $675 | Preselected only | Community Outreach |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Fulu Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $61 | $61 | Yes | Charitable purpose |
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 Lowell, Indiana?
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust C/O Thomas Devine Peoples Bank, Richard H Lewis Family Foundation, Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation, Heartland Heartbeats Inc, Tractor Supply Company Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Lowell 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 Lowell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.