Foundations that fund organizations in Pendleton, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pendleton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $71K to Pendleton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pendleton around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pendleton
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pendleton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $65K | $33K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift; Teacher creativity fellow |
| Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc | Alexandria, IN | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Stellar Solutions Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Toomer Family Foundation | Carmel, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Mutual of America Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $75 | $75 | Yes | General operating purpose |
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 Pendleton, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc, Stellar Solutions Foundation, Toomer Family Foundation, Mutual of America Foundation reported grants to Pendleton 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 Pendleton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.