Foundations that fund organizations in West Harrison, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Harrison nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $5,110 to West Harrison organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Harrison around $500. 1 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 West Harrison
- $5,110
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in IN
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Harrison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Merus Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Marc & Elizabeth Schlemmer Ltd | Burlington, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Christian mission work |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $260 | $260 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable Foundation | Lawrenceburg, IN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Unrestricted 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 West Harrison, Indiana?
Ge Aerospace Foundation, Merus Foundation, Marc & Elizabeth Schlemmer Ltd, Celanese Foundation, Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable Foundation reported grants to West Harrison 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 West Harrison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.