Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
31 private foundations gave $5.1M to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
115 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $3,200. 9 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 31
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $5.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 115
- Typical median grant
- $3,200
- Based in IN
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc | Madison, IN | 24 | $3.3M | $88K | Yes | General / responsive; Strong youth, empowered adults; Strong youth |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $850K | $425K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Birk Foundation C/O F James Walker | Sarasota, FL | 5 | $340K | $5,500 | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose; To futher exempt purpose |
| The Yunker Foundation Inc C/O John Muessel | Madison, IN | 9 | $202K | $5,000 | Yes | General donation |
| Arvin Sango Foundation | Madison, IN | 25 | $139K | $2,500 | Yes | Sponsor; Pledge |
| The Sullivan & Cromwell Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Restoration of the Jeremiah Sullivan House |
| Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| Glenna Joyce Vernon Tw | Jasper, IN | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Lotz Marie Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $21K | $8,611 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 3 | $16K | $1,000 | Yes | Big borthers big sisters of trimble county; Jefferson county uw po1; Jefferson county 4-h |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Chs foundation teacher grant |
| Harrison Private Foundation Tr | St Louis, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | 3 | $15K | $3,200 | Yes | Community wellbeing |
| T-W Georgine Wilsonshawe Mem | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $11K | $5,456 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hazel & Walter Bales Foundation | Jeffersonville, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Centra Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 3 | $7,340 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| William M Keller Trust Xxxxx4007 | Chicago, IL | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Wolter George E Ir Trust Xxxxx4004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,915 | $3,915 | Preselected only | General |
| T-W Michael E Garber | Pittsburgh, PA | 4 | $3,072 | $768 | Preselected only | General support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 6 | $3,000 | $250 | Preselected only | Health and human services; Youth organizations; Ethnic and religious |
| John and Dorothy Geyer Scholarship Fd | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,478 | $2,478 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 6 | $2,075 | $287 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Dollars for doers |
| Brooksburg Cemetery Assoc Trust Irr | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $1,973 | $1,973 | Preselected only | 501(c)(3) general operating |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Children's educational programs |
| The Ressler Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Repp Associates Foundation | Columbus, IN | 2 | $530 | $265 | Preselected only | Social services |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
| The Bindley Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Programs and operations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn | Louisville, KY | 1 | $484 | $484 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Madison, Indiana?
Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc, Lilly Endowment Inc, Birk Foundation C/O F James Walker, The Yunker Foundation Inc C/O John Muessel, Arvin Sango Foundation and 26 others reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.