Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $3.7M to Salem organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Salem around $14K. 6 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Salem
- $3.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in IN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 9 | $3.5M | $150K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth; Supporting hoosier churches init; Indiana community fdn init-gift |
| Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Orleans, IN | 1 | $198K | $198K | Yes | Religious organizaton camp |
| Paul H Everitt & June Dunn Everitt Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | West Washington School District |
| Scot Rowdy Ames Jr Foundation Inc | Westfield, IN | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Providence Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to support high school bible club |
| Centra Foundation Inc | Columbus, IN | 2 | $3,134 | $1,567 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Operations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Salem, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Johnson Family Foundation Inc, Paul H Everitt & June Dunn Everitt Foundation, Scot Rowdy Ames Jr Foundation Inc, The Providence Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Salem 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 Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.