Foundations that fund organizations in Porter, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Porter nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $5,900 to Porter organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Porter around $500. 1 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 Porter
- $5,900
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in IN
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Porter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc | Michigan City, IN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Facilities development |
| Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp | Antioch, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Aldridge Gives Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To foster love of learning, critical thinking, creativity,… |
| Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation | Bridgewater, CT | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General |
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 Porter, Indiana?
Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc, Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp, Nisource Charitable Foundation, Aldridge Gives Foundation, Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation reported grants to Porter 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 Porter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.