Foundations that fund organizations in Marengo, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Marengo nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $876K to Marengo organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Marengo around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Marengo
- $876K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Marengo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $850K | $425K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Edgar and Roberta Mulzer Foundation | Naples, FL | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable donation |
| Rains G Hays Testamentary Trust | LA Follette, TN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Assistance with medical bills |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 2 | $1,850 | $925 | Yes | 8 security cameras; Water filteration system |
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 Marengo, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Edgar and Roberta Mulzer Foundation, Rains G Hays Testamentary Trust, Mfa Oil Foundation reported grants to Marengo 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 Marengo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.