Foundations that fund nonprofits in Indianapolis, IN
1,841 private foundations reported 8,036 grants to organizations in Indianapolis, Indiana, on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $2.2B in all. 180 of them are based in Indianapolis.
Foundations1,841
Based in Indianapolis180
Grants on record8,036
Their typical grant$5,000
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Foundations based in Indianapolis
10 of the 180 local foundations that reported grants to Indianapolis organizations: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of such grants on their latest return.
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Gave $3.9B in 2025
Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Indiana Community Develpmntprojects - Statewide community parks initiative$400,000,000
- Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects - Indiana K-12 schools initiative$400,000,000
- Indiana Youth Institute Inc - Strengthening youth programs in in$48,000,000
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Gave $22.7M in 2024
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Friends of Indy Animals - Capital support to construct a modern facility for Indianapolis Animal Care Services to provide safe and…$1,000,000
- White River Alliance aka Upper White River Watershed Alliance Inc - Continued support to advance the Indiana Water Roadmap, improve the appreciation of the White River and…$500,000
- The Nature Conservancy - Indiana - Continued support to improve the White River watershed's water quality and habitat through activities that…$475,000
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Gave $21.3M in 2024
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Glick Family Housing Foundation - Support resident success and operations$17,510,000
- Teenworks Inc - Support program$1,714,500
- Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc - Support program,$552,100
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Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc - Continued funding for Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master Plan$2,000,000
- The Mind Trust - General Operating Support 2023-2025$1,350,000
- Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc - Support for Health Engagement Zone pilot$1,000,000
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Gave $16.5M in 2024
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Butler University - Capital & Special Project$4,500,000
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fdn Inc - Capital & Special Project$750,000
- Aspire Higher Foundation Inc - Capital & Special Project$600,000
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Gave $30M in 2024
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Complete College America - to support the continued implementation of the Historically Black Community College Network$740,000
- Free Press Indiana Inc - To support advertising and marketing efforts to build audience and brand recognition for a local newsroom.$200,000
- Christel House International Inc - To support the Christel House College and Careers program.$100,000
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Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Additional Details Regarding Organizations - Match of lilly employee donations$6,376,338
- United Way of Central Indiana - Match of lilly employee donations$5,969,034
- Indianapolis Foundation Inc - Support of charitable efforts to address homelessness in indianapolis$1,000,000
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Gave $15.8M in 2025
Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Riley Children's Foundation - Charitable$2,350,000
- Iu Foundation - Charitable$1,550,000
- Community Health Network Foundation - Charitable$1,350,000
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Gave $33.4M in 2024
Elevance Health Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana - Fresh Start Connect program$868,757
- IAAAA Education Institute - Connecting Older Hoosiers with Healthful Foods program$766,794
- Mental Health Association in Indiana - Regional Recovery Hub- Emergency Department Program$300,000
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Gave $4.9M in 2024
Samerian Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Riley Children's Foundation - General fund$250,000
- Riley Children's Foundation - General fund$106,264
- 500 Festival Foundation - General fund$100,000
Other foundations giving most in Indianapolis
Based elsewhere, by the number of grants to Indianapolis organizations on their latest return; profiles in our foundation directory first. Each shows its largest grants there.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Humane Society of Indianapolis Inc - General support$6,690
- James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association - General support$6,496
- American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc - General support$6,289
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Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025- Indianapolis Private Industry Council Inc - In support of creating economic mobility and career pathways$500,000
- The Indianapolis Foundation - In support of underserved small business expansion$450,000
- Be Nimble Foundation Inc - In support of underserved small business expansion$174,125
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Gave $8.8M in 2025
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025- Sagamore Institute Inc - Matching gifts$2,500
- Brookes Place for Grieving Young People Inc - Live$500
- Brookes Place for Grieving Young People Inc - Live$500
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The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Butler University - Matching gifts$5,000
- St Richard's Episcopal School - Matching gifts$2,001
- Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Inc - Matching gifts$1,375
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Edward Jones Foundation
St. Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Shepherd Community Inc - Emergency assistance$10,000
- Shepherd Community Inc - Human services - multipurpose and other$6,050
- Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter - Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines$1,500
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Gave $14M in 2025
John W Anderson Foundation
Valparaiso, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Salvation Army - Operating$175,000
- Independent Colleges of Indiana - Scholarships$125,000
- Indiana Legal Services Inc - Operating$65,000
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Gave $38M in 2024
The Allstate Foundation
Northbrook, IL · latest return: tax year 2024- Strada Collaborative Inc Dba Roadtrip Nation - Youth in service - the new volunteers ad grant$200,000
- Strada Collaborative Inc Dba Roadtrip Nation - Youth in service - the new volunteers organization grants$35,000
- Coburn Place Safehaven II Inc - Helping hands group grants$10,000
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Gave $18M in 2024
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA · latest return: tax year 2024- Lawrence Central High School - 10Th year anniversary grants$18,000
- Msd of Decatur Township Schools - Grant for youth sports$15,000
- Rehab Hospital of Indiana Rhi Foundation - Teammate resource group grants$11,520
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Gave $1.8M in 2024
Round Room Gives Inc
Fishers, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Cocktails & Caregive - Programming expense$7,060
- Hendricks County Angel of Hope - Improve a memorial garden and patio with professional landscaping and erect a permanent bor$7,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana - Support of transportation and material needs of a mentoring program$5,000
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Gave $93.1M in 2023
Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund
Broomfield, CO · latest return: tax year 2023- Purdue Polytechnic High School of Indianapolis - Charter school growth$600,000
- Paramount School of Excellence Inc - Charter school growth$450,000
- Paramount School of Excellence Inc - Charter school growth$400,000
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Gave $15.3M in 2024
Ge Aerospace Foundation
Norwalk, CT · latest return: tax year 2024- Ivy Tech Community College Foundation - Matching gift$100,000
- Special Olympics Indiana Inc - Matching gift$9,550
- Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc - Matching gift$5,850
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Shell USA Company Foundation
Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Mission Pre-Born Inc$7,500
- Alpha Tau Omega Foundation$5,000
- West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools Inc$5,000
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Gave $22.6M in 2024
Texas Instruments Foundation
Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Alpha Tau Omega Foundation - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$5,000
- Indy Fringe Theatre - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$5,000
- Bishop Chatard High School - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$2,000
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Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc
Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2025- Hope Foundation - General donation$500,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis - General donation$50,000
- Nextechorg Inc - General donation$50,000
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Gave $6.3B in 2024
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024- Complete College America Inc - Postsecondary education$7,896,972
- Complete College America Inc - Postsecondary education$2,130,000
- Complete College America Inc - Postsecondary education$836,267
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Gave $4.2M in 2024
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd
Providence, RI · latest return: tax year 2024- Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc - Matching gift to civic agency$7,500
- United Way of Central Indiana - General support to civic agency$1,250
- Mission Pre-Born Inc - Matching gift to health & human services agency$956
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Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD · latest return: tax year 2024- Goodwill Education Initiatives Inc dba Indiana Network of Independent Sch - Support for expanding Excel Centers in the South & Southwest$250,000
- Indiana Community Action Association - Support Income and work supports young people in Indiana$100,000
- Indiana Connected By 25 Inc dba Foster Success - Support Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative work in Indiana$100,000
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Gave $382K in 2025
Sia Foundation Inc
Lafayette, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Gennesaret Free Clinics - Grant for diagnostic ultrasound machine & testing equip$14,612
- Hear Indiana - Grant for sound booth clinical audiometer$13,922
- Teachers Treasures - Grant for inventory & security equip upgrades$10,500
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Gave $3.4M in 2025
Land O'lakes Foundation
St. Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025- Indiana 4-H Foundation - Member co-op matches$25,000
- Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc - United way/lol giving week$4,020
- Humane Society of Indianapolis Inc - United way/lol giving week$3,780
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Gave $303.9M in 2024
W K Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI · latest return: tax year 2024- Sagamore Institute - Promise of an Equitable Future$751,500
- Strada Collaborative LLC - Jobs and Family Economic Security$198,531
- Christ the King Catholic Church - Matching Grant$2,800
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Indianapolis organizations several of these foundations fund
Organizations in Indianapolis that received grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | 12 | $11,612,705 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | 10 | $17,400,505 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc | 9 | $2,791,117 |
| Butler University | 8 | $5,355,901 |
| Hvaf of Indiana Inc | 8 | $3,510,386 |
| Center for Leadership Development | 8 | $1,533,925 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | 8 | $1,272,847 |
| Immigrant Welcome Center Inc | 8 | $873,820 |
| Indiana Sports Corporation | 8 | $603,927 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation | 8 | $181,332 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations with a Indianapolis, IN address. Local foundations often give mostly close to home and are usually the most realistic first prospects for a small nonprofit; large national foundations listed here may fund only a few institutions in the city. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Open a profile for all of a funder's grants and any application instructions.
Of these 1,841 foundations, 549 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.
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