Children & Youth grants for nonprofits in Indiana

480 private foundations reported 1,667 children & youth grants to organizations in Indiana on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $132.7M in all. 236 of them are based in Indiana.

Foundations480

Grants on record1,667

Total granted$132.7M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund children & youth in Indiana

20 of the 480: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of children & youth grants to Indiana organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $3.9B in 2025

Children & Youth grants in IN 308 Total there $102.1M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Indiana Youth Institute Inc, Indianapolis - Strengthening youth programs in in$48,000,000
- National Ffa Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Youth character development programs$10,000,000
- University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Notre Dame - Youth on faith & service initiative$7,499,998
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Children & Youth grants in IN 282 Total there $32K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Kates Kart Inc, Fort Wayne - General support$1,279
- Community Montessori, New Albany - General support$749
- Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Inc, Indianapolis - General support$737
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.7M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 50 Total there $1M Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
- Bethany Christian Services, Indianapolis - Support to provide in-home, skill-building training for parents who are at risk of having their children…$100,000
- Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Indianapolis - Continued support to maintain a full-time program coordinator for the Reach Out and Read program to provide…$100,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Indianapolis - Support to recruit more volunteers to help mentor low-income youth.$70,000
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $18M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 25 Total there $124K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Msd of Decatur Township Schools, Indianapolis - Grant for youth sports$15,000
- Indiana Blind Childrens Foundation, Indianapolis - Teammate resource group grants$10,000
- Indianapolis Public Schools Crispus, Indianapolis - Grant for youth sports$10,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Children & Youth grants in IN 16 Total there $8,060 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County Inc, Huntington - Boys & girls clubs$2,500
- Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County Inc, Huntington - Youth development$1,500
- Boone County Mentoring Partnership Inc, Lebanon - Youth development$500
Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.5M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 15 Total there $115K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
- Family Advocates Inc, Laporte - Corporate donation$37,000
- Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph County, South Bend - Corporate donation$25,000
- Project Rebuild Foundation Inc, Gary - Corporate donation$10,000
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.8M in 2025

Children & Youth grants in IN 15 Total there $102K Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- Boys Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne - Education Grants$50,000
- Early Childhood Alliance Inc, Fort Wayne - Education Grants$30,000
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne - Human Services Grants$15,000
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Children & Youth grants in IN 14 Total there $40K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Childrens Bureau Inc, Indianapolis - Matching contribution (general operating support)$20,250
- Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Matching contribution (general operating support)$10,270
- 500 Festival Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,500
8020 Foundation Trust

Fort Wayne, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $8.9M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 12 Total there $283K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- Freedom Academy Inc, Kendallville - Teen trades program$85,069
- The STEM Connection, Indianapolis - Out-Of-School STEM education - ne in$48,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Cou, Huntington - Summer camp teen entrepreneurial com$15,000
American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025

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Children & Youth grants in IN 9 Total there $125K Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Fort Wayne - General & Unrestricted$25,000
- Latinos Count Inc, Fort Wayne - Preparing Latino Youth for Global Opportunities$25,000
- Muncie Childrens Museum Inc, Muncie - Improving Access & Programming for Children.$20,000
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $30M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 9 Total there $55K Typical grant $12,500 Describes how to apply
- Five Pearls Foundation, Indianapolis - To support multiple 2025 programs: Scholarship Tea, Youth Step Down, Financial Literacy Program, Sisterhood…$15,000
- Education United Indy Inc, Indianapolis - To support the Freedom Readers program, an initiative focused on empowering parents and caregivers to support…$7,500
- St Vincent Hospital Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - To support the 2024 Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Celebration of Caring Gala$6,500
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2025

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Children & Youth grants in IN 7 Total there $58K Typical grant $15,000 Preselected recipients only
- Ays Inc, Indianapolis - General donation$10,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne - General donation$10,000
- Foster Care in the US Inc, Evansville - General donation$10,000
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $21.3M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 7 Total there $46K Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Support program$15,000
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Indianapolis - Support program and main event fundraiser$13,000
- Children's Bureau Inc, Indianapolis - Support program$7,000
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Children & Youth grants in IN 6 Total there $2M Typical grant $5,647 Preselected recipients only
- Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Continued funding for Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master Plan$2,000,000
- New Breed of Youth Mentoring Program, Indianapolis - 2024 Charitable Grant$25,000
- Fishers Soccer Club, Noblesville - Matching Gift Donation$1,500
Fulk Family Foundation Inc

Lincoln, NE · latest return: tax year 2024

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Children & Youth grants in IN 6 Total there $1.2M Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc, Portage - For the renovation of the south haven indiana boys & girls club$500,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc, Portage - For an endowment fund for the south haven boys & girls club located at 723 long run road in valparaiso…$500,000
- Latinos Count Inc, Fort Wayne - To deliver education and workforce development services to latino youth residing in lake and porter counties…$100,000
John W Anderson Foundation

Valparaiso, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $14M in 2025

Children & Youth grants in IN 6 Total there $280K Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
- Crisis Center Inc, Gary - Operating/Capital$115,000
- Hilltop Neighborhood House, Valparaiso - Scholarships$50,000
- Elka Child Educational Center Inc, Gary - Equipment$40,000
Round Room Gives Inc

Fishers, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.8M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 6 Total there $19K Typical grant $3,452 Describes how to apply
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Indianapolis - Support of transportation and material needs of a mentoring program$5,000
- Muncie Outreach Lgbtq Center, Muncie - Support various needs for an after school program$5,000
- Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis, Indinapolis - Cover program costs such as supplies, materials and equipment$2,500
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $16.5M in 2024

Children & Youth grants in IN 4 Total there $596K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- Shelby County Players Inc, Shelbyville - Capital & Special Project$425,000
- Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Capital & Special Project$95,000
- Girls Inc of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis - Operations, Capital, & Special Project$62,500
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Children & Youth grants in IN 4 Total there $875 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Child Care Answers of Central Indiana, Indianapolis - Matching gifts$650
- Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Inc, Indianapolis - Matching gifts$100
- Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide, Carmel - Matching gifts$75
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Children & Youth grants in IN 3 Total there $285K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
- James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association, Indianapolis - Advancing children's health through access to nutritious food and education$135,000
- Indiana Bar Foundation, Indianapolis - Indiana kids election youth voter registration initiative$100,000
- The STEM Connection, Indianapolis - STEM future leaders 2024-26$50,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

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

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis	6	$95,374
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis	6	$94,858
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis	5	$2,069,987
Childrens Bureau Inc Indianapolis	5	$765,556
Indiana Blind Children's Foundation Indianapolis	5	$156,397
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc Fort Wayne	5	$75,092
Latinos Count Inc Fort Wayne	4	$430,000
STEM Connection Indianapolis	4	$163,085
Lyn House Incorporated Indianapolis	4	$15,100
Boys & Girls Club of Adams County Inc Decatur	4	$8,555

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 children & youth, 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 480 foundations, 194 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.