Foundations that fund organizations in North Vernon, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Vernon nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $933K to North Vernon organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to North Vernon around $6,512. 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 North Vernon
- $933K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $6,512
- Based in IN
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Vernon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $865K | $100K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift; Teacher creativity fellow |
| The Schmetterling Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Centra Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 2 | $13K | $6,512 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Orval R Platter Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $6,740 | $6,740 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Biehle Foundation Inc | Seymour, IN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Contributions |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,750 | $400 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; Community improvement |
| Lee Ann Forster and Stanton Louis Forster Foundaton Inc | Scipio, IN | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $125 | $125 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
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 North Vernon, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Schmetterling Foundation, Centra Foundation Inc, Orval R Platter Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Biehle Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to North Vernon 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 North Vernon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.