Arts & Culture grants for nonprofits in Indiana

442 private foundations reported 1,675 arts & culture grants to organizations in Indiana on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $74.3M in all. 262 of them are based in Indiana.

Foundations442

Grants on record1,675

Total granted$74.3M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund arts & culture in Indiana

20 of the 442: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of arts & culture grants to Indiana organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 474 Total there $32K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc, Indianapolis - General support$1,309
- Southwest Allen County Schools Music Boosters, Fort Wayne - General support$804
- Indiana Symphony Society Inc, Indianapolis - General support$487
Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $3.9B in 2025

Arts & Culture grants in IN 101 Total there $32.1M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Childrens Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Centennial capital campaign$10,000,000
- Childrens Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Religion & cultural inst initiative$2,500,000
- Indiana State Museum Foundation, Indianapolis - Religion & cultural inst initiative$2,500,000
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $16.5M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 71 Total there $6.4M Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- Aspire Higher Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Capital & Special Project$600,000
- Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Capital & Special Project$550,000
- Indianapolis Ballet Inc, Indianapolis - Operations, Capital, & Special Project$462,500
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.8M in 2025

Arts & Culture grants in IN 44 Total there $186K Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- Science Central Inc, Fort Wayne - Education Grants$30,000
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art Inc, Fort Wayne - Arts Grants$25,000
- Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana Inc, Fort Wayne - Arts Grants$25,000
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $21.3M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 20 Total there $186K Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- American Cabaret Theatre Inc, Indianapolis - Support broadway series$65,000
- Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis - Support program$55,000
- Kids Dance Outreach Inc, Indianapolis - Support program$10,000
Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.5M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 18 Total there $84K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
- Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne - Corporate donation$35,000
- The Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City - Corporate donation$15,000
- South Shore Arts, Munster - Corporate donation$5,500
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $30M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 17 Total there $320K Typical grant $12,500 Describes how to apply
- Free Press Indiana Inc, Indianapolis - To support advertising and marketing efforts to build audience and brand recognition for a local newsroom.$200,000
- Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Indianapolis - To provide 2024 sponsorship support to WFYI Public Media.$20,000
- Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Indianapolis - To support the WFYI LIVE 2025$20,000
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 17 Total there $18K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Indiana State Museum Foundation, Indianapolis - Matching contribution (general operating support)$5,000
- Great American Songbook Foundation Inc, Carmel - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,500
- The Center for the Performing Arts Inc, Carmel - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,500
John W Anderson Foundation

Valparaiso, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $14M in 2025

Arts & Culture grants in IN 11 Total there $224K Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
- Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc, Munster - Operating$85,000
- South Shore Arts Inc, Munster - Operating$50,000
- Memorial Opera House Foundation, Valparaiso - Operating/Capital$30,000
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.7M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 9 Total there $521K Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
- Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis - Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary…$250,000
- Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Capital support to help redesign and construct the Ancient Seas gallery, which tells the story of Indiana's…$125,000
- Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Indianapolis - Capital support to expand the Cultural Trail across the White River to connect neighborhoods on both sides of…$100,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 9 Total there $2,775 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Dan Quayle Commemorative Foundation Inc, Huntington - Arts, culture and humanities$500
- Fort Wayne Ballet Inc, Fort Wayne - Arts, culture and humanities$500
- Madison Area Arts Alliance Inc, Madison - Arts, culture and humanities$500
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 8 Total there $1.2M Typical grant $5,647 Preselected recipients only
- Newfields, Indianapolis - Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park$1,000,000
- Indiana Latino Institute Inc, Indianapolis - Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters$150,000
- Crown Hill Heritage Foundation, Indianapolis - Family Legacy Grant designated for Historic Preservation and Education Programs 2024-2025$25,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 7 Total there $6,184 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association Inc, South Bend - Matching gifts$2,500
- Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Matching gifts$1,084
- Phoenix Theatre Inc, Indianapolis - Volunteer program$1,000
Fulk Family Foundation Inc

Lincoln, NE · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 6 Total there $435K Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Wabash College, Crawfordsville - Wabash college liberal arts immersion program endowment$250,000
- Wabash College, Crawfordsville - In support of students in the wabash liberal arts immersion program: $50,000 for student support funds and…$60,000
- Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond - For the fine arts department: $35,558.91 per your proposal of april 21, 2025 and $14,441.09 for general…$50,000
American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 6 Total there $91K Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
- J Kruse Education Center Inc, Auburn - Career Exploration: STEM Pathway$50,000
- Muncie Childrens Museum Inc, Muncie - Improving Access & Programming for Children.$20,000
- Science Central Inc, Fort Wayne - General & Unrestricted$9,000
The Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $42M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 5 Total there $175K Typical grant $40,000 Describes how to apply
- Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc, Indianapolis - General operating support for theatrical productions and activities$60,000
- Phoenix Theatre Inc, Indianapolis - General operating support for theatrical productions and activities$50,000
- Constellation Stage & Screen Inc, Bloomington - General operating support for theatrical productions and activities$30,000
The James Foundation Inc

Auburn, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.9M in 2025

Arts & Culture grants in IN 4 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
- Canterbury School, Fort Wayne - Fine arts campaign$1,000,000
- Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne - Music is fundemental$200,000
- Arts United, Fort Wayne - Arts resiliency fund$100,000
Round Room Gives Inc

Fishers, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.8M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 4 Total there $21K Typical grant $3,452 Describes how to apply
- Hendricks County Angel of Hope, Indianapolis - Improve a memorial garden and patio with professional landscaping and erect a permanent bor$7,000
- Arts Illiana, Terre Haute - Support of the completion of a community mural project$5,000
- Terre Haute Children's Museum, Terre Haute - Bring a new, traveling exhibit that teaches about bees, butterflies and blooms$5,000
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2025

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Arts & Culture grants in IN 3 Total there $35K Typical grant $15,000 Preselected recipients only
- Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - General donation$15,000
- Conner Prairie Museum Inc, Fishers - General donation$10,000
- Muncie Children's Museum Inc, Muncie - General donation$10,000
Texas Instruments Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.6M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in IN 3 Total there $3,269 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Cat Ltd, Carmel - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,663
- Techhounds Booster Co, Carmel - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,000
- Fishers Music Works Inc, Fishers - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$606

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Indiana organizations that received arts & culture grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc Indianapolis	7	$961,187
Indiana State Museum Foundation Indianapolis	6	$4,649,854
American Cabaret Theatre Inc Indianapolis	6	$287,089
Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis	5	$1,172,752
Heartland Film Inc Indianapolis	5	$532,442
Phoenix Theatre Inc Indianapolis	5	$283,137
Science Central Inc Fort Wayne	5	$44,809
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis	4	$12,539,549
Indiana Symphony Society Inc Indianapolis	4	$3,838,603
Indianapolis Art Center Indianapolis	4	$822,645

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Indiana that we classify as arts & culture, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 442 foundations, 199 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.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.