Foundations that fund organizations in Winchester, Indiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Winchester nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $1.5M to Winchester organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Winchester around $5,500. 13 of these funders are based in Indiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Winchester
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in IN
- 76%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Winchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $865K | $100K | Yes | Indiana community fdn init-gift; Teacher creativity fellow |
| John B Goodrich Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 2 | $328K | $164K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Walter E and Bashia E Best Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 3 | $117K | $44K | Preselected only | Program support; General funding |
| Ardith L Coon Tuw Fbo Winchester Friends | Muncie, IN | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | General operations |
| James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust | Muncie, IN | 5 | $30K | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| John J and Ann E Mariotti Foundation | Plainfield, IL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| The Howard & Oveta Pegg Charitable Trust | Muncie, IN | 2 | $16K | $7,898 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Robert & Helen Holloway Charitable Trust | Muncie, IN | 4 | $15K | $3,539 | Preselected only | General operations; General fund |
| The Winchester Foundation | Winchester, IN | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Floyd & Garnet Summers Charitable Trust | Muncie, IN | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Tornado relief |
| Andersons Foundation | Maumee, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Randolph County Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Project |
| Ball Brothers Foundation | Muncie, IN | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Eci regional target industry/cluster analysis; 2024 tornado response |
| Goodrich Family Foundation Inc | Portland, IN | 3 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating exemption |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Steps Inc | Winchester, IN | 2 | $1,200 | $600 | Preselected only | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Winchester, Indiana?
Lilly Endowment Inc, John B Goodrich Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Walter E and Bashia E Best Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Ardith L Coon Tuw Fbo Winchester Friends, James a Myers Charitable Memorial Trust and 12 others reported grants to Winchester 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 Winchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.