Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $2.0M to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IN
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $1.7M | $150K | Yes | Capital proj-resdntl camp for in yth; Teacher creativity fellow |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $275K | $275K | Yes | To support in-depth coverage of race and equity in higher e… |
| Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation Fka Kent-Stein Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $21K | $21K | Yes | General operations |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $14K | $6,925 | Yes | Material Aid Assistance for Mothers and Babies; General & Unrestricted |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | agriculture education |
| Maps Family Foundation Inc | Jasper, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 8 | $3,430 | $400 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Community improvement |
| Ed and Bonnie Smith Scholarship Endowment Tr | Rio Rancho, NM | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Scholarship to attend bible school at Central Christian Col… |
| Glen S Graber Family Foundation | Odon, IN | 4 | $1,564 | $362 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Healey Family Foundation | Madison, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| J&n Hope Foundation | Hinckley, OH | 1 | $258 | $258 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
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 Washington, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Lumina Foundation for Education Inc, Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation Fka Kent-Stein Foundation, Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc, The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc and 8 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.