Foundations that fund organizations in Rensselaer, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rensselaer nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $1.8M to Rensselaer organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rensselaer around $4,768. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rensselaer
- $1.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $4,768
- Based in IN
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rensselaer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 4 | $1.7M | $425K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| William S Miller Charitable Trust B | Dallas, TX | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | To assist in educational opportunities |
| Overbeck Family Foundation Inc | Remington, IN | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | General fund; Tri-county schools |
| The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| The Chief Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Capital asset support for community |
| Helen H Rowell Trust 1015005912 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $4,768 | $4,768 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Yes | Young group bus trip |
| Sia Foundation Inc | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $2,999 | $2,999 | Yes | Grant for sound mixer |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Hughes Wilhelmina D-Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,136 | $2,136 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Overbeck Family Foundation Inc | Remington, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Rensselaer, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, William S Miller Charitable Trust B, C D Spangler Foundation Inc, Overbeck Family Foundation Inc, The Brave Heart Foundation Inc and 9 others reported grants to Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.