Foundations that fund organizations in West Layfayette, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Layfayette nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $23K to West Layfayette organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Layfayette around $10K. 0 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Layfayette
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Layfayette organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanahan Family Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Ward Foundation | Wellsboro, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Prairie Christian Foundation C/O Edward J Sauder | Roanoke, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Support for the community |
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 Layfayette, Indiana?
Shanahan Family Foundation, Ward Foundation, Prairie Christian Foundation C/O Edward J Sauder reported grants to West Layfayette 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 Layfayette. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.