Foundations that fund organizations in Whiting, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Whiting nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $1.0M to Whiting organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Whiting around $40K. 2 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Whiting
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $40K
- Based in IN
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Whiting organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Schmetterling Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Capital campaign |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $407K | $204K | Yes | Indiana youth programs on campus; Artificial intelligence in higher ed |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | 2 | $80K | $40K | Yes | Operating |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational matching |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 2 | $3,200 | $1,600 | Yes | Corporate donation |
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 Whiting, Indiana?
The Schmetterling Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc, John W Anderson Foundation, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Whiting 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 Whiting. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.