Foundations that fund organizations in Morgantown, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Morgantown nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $930K to Morgantown organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Morgantown around $9,000. 4 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Morgantown
- $930K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in IN
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Morgantown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $900K | $450K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General |
| Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Unrestricted Gift |
| The Providence Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to support equine therapy program |
| Jireh Foundation Inc | Noblesville, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Ministry donation |
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 Morgantown, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc, Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation, The Providence Foundation, Jireh Foundation Inc reported grants to Morgantown 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 Morgantown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.