Foundations that fund organizations in Walkerton, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Walkerton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $254K to Walkerton organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Walkerton around $1,125. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Walkerton
- $254K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,125
- Based in IN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Walkerton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J Hiler Family Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support |
| Myrtle E & Wm G Hess Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | General |
| Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation | South Bend, IN | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Preselected only | Scholarship; Support |
| Eugene & Florence Stanley Scholarship Trust | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Food, agriculture and nutrition |
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 Walkerton, Indiana?
Robert J Hiler Family Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na, Myrtle E & Wm G Hess Charitable Trust, Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation, Eugene & Florence Stanley Scholarship Trust, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Walkerton 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 Walkerton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.