Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
4,234 foundations that gave to recipients in Indiana, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in IN | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc | Merrillville, IN | $66.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Indian Paintbrush Foundation Largest grant: Depauw University | Washington, DC | $46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Astera Institute Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $45.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Largest grant: Additional Details Regarding Organizations | Indianapolis, IN | $24.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation Largest grant: Liberty Fund Inc | Carmel, IN | $24.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation Largest grant: Glick Family Housing Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $20.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc Largest grant: Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $14.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Herbert Simon Family Foundation Largest grant: Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $13.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $12.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John W Anderson Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc | Valparaiso, IN | $12.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dekko Foundation Inc | Kendallville, IN | $12.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Indiana University Health Morgan Inc Largest grant: Indiana University Health | Indianapolis, IN | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kipp Foundation | New York, NY | $10.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Largest grant: UMOM New Day Centers | Indianapolis, IN | $9.45M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| 8020 Foundation Trust Largest grant: Warsaw Community Schools | Fort Wayne, IN | $8.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ball Brothers Foundation Largest grant: Minnetrista Museum & Gardens | Muncie, IN | $8.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Regenstrief Foundation Inc Largest grant: Regenstrief Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $8.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Healthcare Foundation of La Porte Inc | La Porte, IN | $8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| University Obstetricians-Gynecologists Inc Largest grant: Iu Medical Group Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $7.83M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walther Cancer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Grants Paid - See Attached | Indianapolis, IN | $7.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Asante Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | $7.49M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Christopher and Anne N Reyes Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | West Palm Beach, FL | $7.47M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | $7.16M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Foellinger Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $6.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn Largest grant: Bridge of Grace Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.34M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation Largest grant: Gleaners Food Bank | Carmel, IN | $6.27M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bahuleyan Charitable Foundation Inc | Oak Park, IL | $6.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio Largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Norwood, MA | $6.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Parks Foundation | Auburn, IN | $5.52M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Judd Leighton Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | $5.47M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George and Frances Ball Foundation Largest grant: Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc | Muncie, IN | $5.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main Largest grant: Trustees of the University of Pa | Saint Louis, MO | $5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Old National Bank Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | $4.96M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation Inc Aka K21 Health Foundation Largest grant: Stillwater Hospice | Winona Lake, IN | $4.79M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John Templeton Foundation Largest grant: Centre Pour La Recherche Sur L'espace | West Conshohocken, PA | $4.68M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bethany Legacy Foundation Inc Largest grant: City of Madison | Madison, IN | $4.49M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Truist Foundation Inc Largest grant: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Orlando, FL | $4.39M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilson Sheehan Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Springfield, OH | $4.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wonderful Life Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | West Palm Beach, FL | $4.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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