Faith-Based grants for nonprofits in Indiana

412 private foundations reported 1,307 faith-based grants to organizations in Indiana on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $75M in all. 171 of them are based in Indiana.

Foundations that fund faith-based in Indiana

20 of the 412: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of faith-based 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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  Faith-Based grants in IN 542 Total there $51K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
  • Chabad of Greater South Bend Inc, Granger - General support$2,510
  • Voice of God Recordings Inc, Jeffersonvlle - General support$1,218
  • Grace on Wings, Indianapolis - General support$921

• Lilly Endowment Inc

  Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $3.9B in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in IN 76 Total there $53.5M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
  • University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Notre Dame - Youth on faith & service initiative$7,499,998
  • Bethany Theological Seminary Inc, Richmond - Pathways for tomorrow initiative$5,000,000
  • Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis - Christian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000

• Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

  New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 21 Total there $22K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
  • Sylvan Nook Church of Christ, Richmond - Matching contribution (general operating support)$3,650
  • Islamic Society of Columbus Indianainc, Columbus - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
  • Mercy Road Church, Carmel - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000

• John Templeton Foundation

  West Conshohocken, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $134.4M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 4 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $215,979 Describes how to apply
  • Trustees of Purdue University, West Lafayette - Global east religiosity and changing religious landscapes$540,000
  • University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Notre Dame - Integrating science and faith at catholic high schools nationwide phase III$483,745
  • University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Notre Dame - Protecting freedom of conscience through the notre dame religious liberty initiative$210,000

• Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

  Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $30M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 4 Total there $95K Typical grant $12,500 Describes how to apply
  • Congregation of Holy Cross US Province, Norte Dame - To support the care of elderly priest and religious.$60,000
  • Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis - To support the Faith & Action Project 2025 Conferences.$25,000
  • Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis - To support the Faith & Action Project Spring Conference, Economic Disparities: What is Our Role?$7,500

• Nisource Charitable Foundation

  Columbus, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $7.5M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 4 Total there $17K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
  • Kokomo Urban Outreach Inc, Kokomo - Corporate donation$10,000
  • Je Wade Ministries Inc, East Chicago - Corporate donation$4,000
  • Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, Fort Wayne - Corporate donation$2,500

• The Allstate Foundation

  Northbrook, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $38M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 4 Total there $12K Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
  • Dream Center Evansville, Evansville - Helping hands group grants$10,000
  • His Eyes Incorporated, Indianapolis - Employee helping hands$1,000
  • Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of, Indianapolis - Agent - individual hh$1,000

• Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

  Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2025

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 3 Total there $85K Typical grant $15,000 Preselected recipients only
  • The Potters Wheel Inc, Evansville - General donation$45,000
  • Dream Center Evansville, Evansville - General donation$35,000
  • Student Impact of Westfield, Westfield - General donation$5,000

• John W Anderson Foundation

  Valparaiso, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $14M in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in IN 3 Total there $40K Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
  • Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network, Hammond - Operating$15,000
  • Youth Family Community Renewal, Gary - Operating$15,000
  • Indiana Dunes Great Banquet, Chesterton - Operating$10,000

• Texas Instruments Foundation

  Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $22.6M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 3 Total there $1,490 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
  • Gcc Foundation Inc, Noblesville - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,000
  • World Missionary Press Inc, New Paris - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$250
  • Launch Campus Ministry Inc, West Lafayette - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$240

• Asante Foundation Inc

  South Bend, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $370K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
  • St Adalbert Church, South Bend - Church restoration$250,000
  • Transformation Ministries Inc, South Bend - Education, social services$120,000

• Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

  Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $110K Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Greater Indianapolis Multi-Faith Alliance Inc, Indianapolis - Charitable support of multi-faith outreach efforts related to housing instability$100,000
  • Gcc Foundation, Noblesville - Indy volunteer program grants 2024$10,000

• 8020 Foundation Trust

  Fort Wayne, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $8.9M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $110K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
  • The Ark Christian Ministries, Converse - STEM & outdoor education$105,000
  • The Ark Christian Ministries, Converse - After school vex robotics competitio$4,750

• American Electric Power Foundation

  Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $30K Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Merom Camp and Retreat Center Inc, Merom - College Hall Phase 3 Renovations$23,000
  • Kingdom Christian Center Church Inc, South Bend - Kingdom Closet clothing assistance Outreach$7,000

• Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

  Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $8.8M in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $25K Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
  • Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Inc, Fort Wayne - Education Grants$25,000
  • Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Inc, Fort Wayne - Matching gifts$52

• Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Corporation

  Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $21.3M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $6,000 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
  • Indy Hygiene Hub, Carmel - Support program$5,000
  • Mt Carmel Baptist Church Inc, Indianapolis - Support emancipated juneteenth$1,000

• Land O'lakes Foundation

  St Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $3.4M in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $1,000 Typical grant $1,250 Describes how to apply
  • Great Harvest Food Pantry Inc, New Whiteland - Member co-op matches$500
  • Love Chapel Foundation, Columbus - Member co-op matches$500

• W K Kellogg Foundation

  Battle Creek, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $303.9M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in IN 2 Total there $130 Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
  • Grace Community Church of, Noblesville - Matching Grant$80
  • North Circle Church Inc, Westfield - Matching Grant$50

• Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation Walter W Bettinger II Trustee

  Bath, OH · latest return: tax year 2025

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 1 Total there $500K Typical grant $30,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Cross America, Kokomo - General purpose$500,000

• The Wing Shadow Foundation

  Ada, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in IN 1 Total there $500K Typical grant $1,174,000 Preselected recipients only
  • World Missionary Press, New Paris - General operating$500,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Indiana organizations that received faith-based grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

How to use this list

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