Foundations that fund organizations in Paoli, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paoli nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $943K to Paoli organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paoli around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Paoli
- $943K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IN
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paoli 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 |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 6 | $68K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Orleans, IN | 4 | $8,500 | $2,000 | Yes | Community improvement; Drug treatment; Coats for kids |
| Paul H Everitt & June Dunn Everitt Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $7,550 | $7,550 | Yes | Animal care |
| Gladys N Dunn Irrevocable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $4,067 | $4,067 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Mellor Family Foundation C/O James R Mellor | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 800 mhz radios |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $140 | $140 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Paoli, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc, Johnson Family Foundation Inc, Paul H Everitt & June Dunn Everitt Foundation, Gladys N Dunn Irrevocable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx and 4 others reported grants to Paoli 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 Paoli. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.