Foundations that fund organizations in Milford, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milford nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $1.2M to Milford organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Milford around $1,500. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Milford
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IN
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $1.1M | $573K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth |
| Charlton Donald L Educational Trust | South Bend, IN | 11 | $36K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship; Papers |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Glickman Family Foundation | Athens, GA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Create leadership skills |
| Rifkin Family Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provides food to thehungry kosciusko cty indiana |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $475 | $475 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Hand Family Foundation Inc | Warsaw, IN | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 501c |
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 Milford, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Charlton Donald L Educational Trust, Crane Fund for Widows and Children, Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Glickman Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Milford 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 Milford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.