Foundations that fund organizations in Rising Sun, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rising Sun nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $534K to Rising Sun organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rising Sun around $8,700. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rising Sun
- $534K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $8,700
- Based in IN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rising Sun organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Johnson Charles H Trust 1045000852 | Hamilton, OH | 2 | $17K | $8,700 | Yes | General support |
| Margaret Rowley Clarke Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable Foundation | Lawrenceburg, IN | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Wrocklage Family Charitable Foundation | Goshen, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Rising Sun, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Johnson Charles H Trust 1045000852, Margaret Rowley Clarke Foundation, Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable Foundation, Wrocklage Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.