STEM grants for nonprofits in Indiana
76 private foundations reported 173 stem grants to organizations in Indiana on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $17.4M in all. 36 of them are based in Indiana.
Foundations that fund stem in Indiana
20 of the 76: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of stem grants to Indiana organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.
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Gave $8.9M in 2024
8020 Foundation Trust
Fort Wayne, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Taylor University, Upland - Bs in mech. engineering W/ certifcat$498,351
- The Ark Christian Ministries, Converse - STEM & outdoor education$105,000
- The STEM Connection, Indianapolis - Out-Of-School STEM education - ne in$48,000
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Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation Inc, Indianapolis - Accelerating equitable access to STEM education and experiences$709,500
- Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated, Indianapolis - Girls and young women in STEM in mission jurassic$600,000
- Center for Leadership Development Inc, Indianapolis - Strengthening communities through education, equity and STEM$250,000
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Indianafirst Inc, Indianapolis - General support$433
- Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana Inc, Rushville - General support$107
- Indiana Science Communication and Education Foundation Inc, Carmel - General support$33
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Gave $89M in 2024
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Purdue University, West Lafayette - To advance indigenous perspectives in STEM graduate education through a multi-campus model focused on…$381,940
- Purdue University, West Lafayette - To create a systemic change plan tailored to eight STEM departments across purdue, facilitate…$248,205
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame - To diversify and increase equitable access to earth and data science graduate pathways for indigenous…$125,694
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Gave $49.3M in 2024
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame - Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program$458,200
- Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame - Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship$150,000
- Marian University, Indianapolis - Support for six Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards$100,000
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American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025- Ethos Inc, Elkhart - General & Unrestricted$50,000
- J Kruse Education Center Inc, Auburn - Career Exploration: STEM Pathway$50,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc, Fort Wayne - Educational STEM programs & Literacy$15,000
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Gave $3.9B in 2025
Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Indiana University Foundation, Bloomington - Savi technology project$3,123,500
- Indianafirst Inc, Indianapolis - Capacity building$373,900
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Gave $14.2M in 2024
Toyota USA Foundation
Plano, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Evsc Foundation, Evansville - Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. this includes…$1,036,854
- University of Evansville, Evansville - Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. this includes…$301,083
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Gave $22.7M in 2024
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis aka Indianapolis Parks Foundation, Indianapolis - Support for design and engineering work for a new nature center to be built in Riverside Regional Park.$325,000
- Be Nimble Foundation, Indianapolis - Support to train Black and Latino adults for careers in technology to enhance employability, career…$100,000
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Alcoa Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2024- Castle Robotics Club Incorporated, Newburgh - Castle robotics 2025 season$20,000
- North High School Robotics Team 7454, Evansville - North high school robotics development & outreach$20,000
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Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Marian University, Indianapolis - School of Engineering$1,000,000
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Gave $134.4M in 2024
John Templeton Foundation
West Conshohocken, PA · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Notre Dame - Integrating science and faith at catholic high schools nationwide phase III$483,745
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Gave $8.9M in 2024
Dr Scholl Foundation
Northbrook, IL · latest return: tax year 2024- University of Notre Dame, South Bend - Global Science Engagement Initiative$250,000
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Gave $625M in 2024
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- North American Council for Freight Efficiency, Fort Wayne - For electric trucks program$200,000
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Gave $350M in 2024
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Los Altos, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Trustees of Purdue University, West Lafayette - Fellowships for Science and Engineering$175,000
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Every Org
San Francisco, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- Popular Rotorcraft Association Inc, Mentone - General support$60,788
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The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Spencer Pride Inc, Spencer - Spencer + simons foundation = a catalyst for rural STEM education$39,160
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The Argosy Foundation
Milwaukee, WI · latest return: tax year 2024- Indianafirst Inc, Indianapolis - STEM project$25,000
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Gave $7.7M in 2024
Xcel Energy Foundation
Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024- Project Lead the Way Inc, Indianapolis - STEM career pathways$20,000
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Gave $1.8M in 2024
Round Room Gives Inc
Fishers, IN · latest return: tax year 2024- Eastbrook Elementary PTO, Van Buren - Provide a STEM opportunity for 50 4th graders$250
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Organizations several of these foundations fund
Indiana organizations that received stem grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| Marian University Indianapolis | 3 | $1,120,000 |
| Indianafirst Inc Indianapolis | 3 | $399,333 |
| The STEM Connection Indianapolis | 2 | $98,000 |
| Ethos Inc Elkhart | 2 | $50,023 |
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 stem, 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 76 foundations, 38 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.