Foundations that fund organizations in Gary, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gary nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $194K to Gary organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gary around $50K. 1 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gary
- $194K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in WV
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gary organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $130K | $130K | Yes | To staff and re-open dental services at the main health cen… |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Grant to support dental services expansion |
| Bernard McDonough Foundation Inc | Parkerburg, WV | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Program support and/or operating |
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 Gary, West Virginia?
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Highmark Foundation, Bernard McDonough Foundation Inc reported grants to Gary 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 Gary. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.