Foundations that fund organizations in Trafalgar, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Trafalgar nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $2.6M to Trafalgar organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Trafalgar around $3,000. 7 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Trafalgar
- $2.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Trafalgar organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 4 | $2.5M | $450K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth |
| East 91st Street Christian Church Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $8,194 | $8,194 | Yes | General Support |
| William and Helen Schwab Foundation Inc | Martinsville, IN | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation | Franklin, IN | 1 | $4,253 | $4,253 | Yes | Support purchase of educational equipment |
| Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc | West Lafayette, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation - state convention |
| The Brougher Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | Operations |
| The Hageman Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | General operating fund contribution |
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 Trafalgar, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, East 91st Street Christian Church Foundation Inc, William and Helen Schwab Foundation Inc, Elba L and Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation, Brian and Lorene Furrer Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.