Data / Foundation grants / Arts, culture and humanities / Indiana
Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Indiana: 320 foundations, $50.3 million in grants
320 private foundations paid 1,326 grants totaling $50,275,974 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Indiana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Lilly Endowment Inc, with $26,943,499 in 93 grants.
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- Cause
- Arts, culture and humanities
- Recipients in
- Indiana
- Foundations
- 320
- Grants
- 1,326
- Total granted
- $50,275,974
Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Indiana
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 320 are listed.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 93 | $26,943,499 | $10,000,000 | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | Centennial capital campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 63 | $6,144,487 | $600,000 | Aspire Higher Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | apps.irs.gov |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 8 | $1,664,242 | $670,342 | Pearl Arts Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Pittsburgh, PA | 12 | $1,328,865 | $270,000 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 8 | $1,185,256 | $1,000,000 | Newfields | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | apps.irs.gov |
| Galashiels Fund LTD | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Greater Education Opportunities Foundation | Annual support | apps.irs.gov |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $712,000 | $712,000 | J Kruse Education Center Inc | Manufacturing pathway - career explo | apps.irs.gov |
| Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $625,000 | $600,000 | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Girls and young women in stem in mission jurassic | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $550,000 | $550,000 | Madam Walker Legacy Center Inc | To support construction costs, a feasibility study, and public programming | apps.irs.gov |
| Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation | Carmel, IN | 35 | $458,686 | $100,000 | Free Press Indiana Inc | Mirror indy | apps.irs.gov |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Indianapolis, IN | 8 | $421,200 | $250,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary art, and to build a White River boardwalk and trail. | apps.irs.gov |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 6 | $391,000 | $360,000 | Evansville Museum of Arts and Science | Charitable Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 8 | $373,500 | $250,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | The arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | 2 | $320,000 | $200,000 | Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology Inc | Endowment | apps.irs.gov |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 15 | $314,000 | $200,000 | Free Press Indiana Inc | To support advertising and marketing efforts to build audience and brand recognition for a local newsroom. | apps.irs.gov |
| Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust Co Holly Pantzer | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $300,000 | $250,000 | Free Press Indiana | general | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jbma Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Indianapolis Art Center Inc | East Lawn Project | apps.irs.gov |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | 10 | $223,000 | $85,000 | Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| 1St Source Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXX | South Bend, IN | 3 | $210,000 | $200,000 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $200,000 | $100,000 | Big Car Media | Big lube grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 20 | $186,302 | $65,000 | American Cabaret Theatre Inc | Support broadway series | apps.irs.gov |
| Shein Charitable Trust | South Bend, IN | 2 | $180,500 | $104,500 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Assoc | 2023/2024 events | apps.irs.gov |
| Marks Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | Honeywell Arts Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 42 | $178,468 | $30,000 | Science Central Inc | Education Grants | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $175,650 | $97,650 | Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Youth development | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 5 | $175,000 | $60,000 | Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Floyd and Betty Lou Lancia Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $150,000 | $50,000 | Allen Co Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy Whistler Foundation Inc | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Ouiatenon Preserve | Per grant agreement | apps.irs.gov |
| Seedlings Foundation | Branford, CT | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | The Great American Songbook Foundation | Humanitarian.educational/community | apps.irs.gov |
| Madeira Fund Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 6 | $136,970 | $107,470 | Indianapolis Film Project Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| McMillen Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $135,000 | $50,000 | Fort Wayne Ballet | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Klapper Family Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 | Heartland Film | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joyce Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 | Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Education & economic mobility | apps.irs.gov |
| The R B Annis Educational Foundation | Fishers, IN | 7 | $113,500 | $105,000 | Newfields | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Avis Foundation Inc | Upland, IN | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Indiana Repertory Theatre | Come From Away Musical Production | apps.irs.gov |
| Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $90,000 | $50,000 | Science Central | Fire sprinkler and fire panel | apps.irs.gov |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $86,000 | $50,000 | J Kruse Education Center Inc | Career Exploration: STEM Pathway | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ackerman Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 5 | $85,000 | $50,000 | Conner Prairie Museum | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 17 | $82,600 | $35,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Corporate donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter C and Charlene J Kesling Foundation | La Porte, IN | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | Laporte County Historical Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur Jordan Foundation | Carmel, IN | 12 | $75,000 | $15,000 | Indianapolis Opera | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| O'Rourke Schof Family Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $70,000 | $40,000 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | Living music fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $66,000 | $50,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Louis A and Anne B Schneider FDN | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $65,000 | $30,000 | Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Nipr local programming | apps.irs.gov |
| Samerian Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 4 | $65,000 | $50,000 | Free Press Indiana | Civic/community programming | apps.irs.gov |
| Beckmoore Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $63,500 | $50,000 | Indianapolis Ballet Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Flora Dale Krouse Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 4 | $62,500 | $30,000 | Auburn Automotive Heritage Inc | Education and operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 2 | $60,000 | $55,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | Arttroop | apps.irs.gov |
| Louis Berman Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | Evansville, IN | 2 | $60,000 | $30,000 | Evansville Museum of Arts & Science | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hill Foundation Inc | Richmond, IN | 1 | $58,000 | $58,000 | Agnes & Abram Gaar Foundation | Literary/cultural | apps.irs.gov |
| Rex and Alice A Martin Foundation Inc | Elkhart, IN | 2 | $54,500 | $36,500 | Premier Arts | Women's Luncheon Table; Underwriting 2025 Season | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Found Fka Matthews Family Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $52,000 | $52,000 | International Violin Competition of Indianapolis | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Olive B Cole Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 4 | $51,000 | $25,000 | Science Central | Science 4U program | apps.irs.gov |
| Carroll F V Char Trust-Main | Saint Louis, MO | 5 | $50,000 | $15,000 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Janice L Burgette Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $50,000 | $25,000 | Embassy Theatre Foundation | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc | Batesville, IN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Kids Discovery Factory | Public use | apps.irs.gov |
| Judd Leighton Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 2 | $50,000 | $30,000 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association | To support general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust | Munster, IN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Books Brushes & Bands for Education | Operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Orchestra Indiana | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| William A & Marth H Hillenbrand Foundation | Batesville, IN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Kids Discovery Factory | operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Lacy Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 6 | $46,500 | $20,000 | Indiana Historical Society | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Care Institute Group Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $45,000 | $25,000 | Muncie Childrens Museum | Capital Campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorsey Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $45,000 | $25,000 | Newfields | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred E & Thelma V Boze Foundation | Louisville, KY | 2 | $45,000 | $35,000 | Paramount Heritage Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation | Richmond, IN | 6 | $44,500 | $15,000 | Richmond Civic Theatre Inc | Main stage sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| McKinney Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $42,500 | $32,500 | Indianapolis Art Center | Enhance community through art education, participation, and observation | apps.irs.gov |
| Kosciusko 21St Century Foundation Inc Aka K21 Health Foundation | Winona Lake, IN | 1 | $41,916 | $41,916 | Syracuse Wawasee Park Foundation | Park renovation | apps.irs.gov |
| Art Bridges Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $41,500 | $36,500 | Sheldon Swope Art Museum | Support for initiatives that provide logistical and strategic assistance to facilitate the circulation of collections through a collaborative lending network. | apps.irs.gov |
| Asante Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 2 | $40,000 | $25,000 | Writing for A Change Foundation of Bloomington Inc | Social services | apps.irs.gov |
| Ball Brothers Foundation | Muncie, IN | 2 | $40,000 | $20,000 | Delaware County Historical Society | 2027 delaware co bicentennial initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Dahm Family Foundation Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Madam Walker Legacy Center | Madam walker summer institute (steam programming) | apps.irs.gov |
| David P Sheetz Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | District Theatre | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Fishers, IN | 5 | $38,500 | $28,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | Community support | apps.irs.gov |
| Griffith Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $36,000 | $21,000 | Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Contribution to general fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Hulman & Company Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $35,000 | $25,000 | Terre Haute Childrens Museum | General Operating Expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Ronald L McDaniel Foundation | Naperville, IL | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Richmond Civic Theatre Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wesley Family Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Friends of Garfield Park | To ensure preservation and continuation of public benefits of garfield park | apps.irs.gov |
| Hayes Family Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 3 | $32,870 | $29,120 | Studebaker National Museum | General | apps.irs.gov |
| M E Raker Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 4 | $32,500 | $15,000 | Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society | Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station | apps.irs.gov |
| Amateur Radio Digital Communications | San Diego, CA | 2 | $30,812 | $27,462 | Porter County Amateur Radio Club Inc | Build a mobile radio communications trailer that will help expand outreach, education and emergency communications. | apps.irs.gov |
| Meridian Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 2 | $30,500 | $18,000 | Free Press Indiana | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake City Bank Foundation Inc | Warsaw, IN | 2 | $30,000 | $25,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Oliver & Cunningham Fam Fdn-Main | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $30,000 | $12,500 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Assoc Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The McCormick Family Foundationinc | Vincennes, IN | 2 | $30,000 | $15,000 | First City Music Festival | Contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 436 | $29,518 | $804 | Southwest Allen County Schools Music Boosters | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Edna D McKown Fbo Fine Arts FNDT | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $28,720 | $28,720 | Arts United of Greater Ft Wayne | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $28,000 | $28,000 | Big Car Media Inc | Community programming support | apps.irs.gov |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Eclectic Soul Voices Corporation | Support the 2024 Indiana JDAI Inter-site Conference | apps.irs.gov |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 2 | $25,000 | $15,000 | Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Greater Education Opportunities Foundation | To offset college tuition expenses for students at 21st century academy in gary, indiana for the 2024-2025 academic school year | apps.irs.gov |
| George and Frances Ball Foundation | Muncie, IN | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Music for All | Summer symposium support | apps.irs.gov |
| Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation Inc | Terre Haute, IN | 2 | $25,000 | $20,000 | Indiana Historical Society | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillswood Foundation | Roseville, MN | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Indiana Historical Society | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Muessel Ellison Mem Irr Tua | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $25,000 | $10,000 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Patricia Mae Adsit Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc | Boulder, CO | 2 | $25,000 | $15,000 | El Sistema Indianapolis | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barker Welfare Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts Inc | For final payment on a pledge of $50,000 payable over 2 years for general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Weston Wabash Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | 2 | $25,000 | $20,000 | Terre Haute Childrens Museum | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Smithville Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellettsville, IN | 3 | $24,025 | $10,000 | Constellation Stage & Screen | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Mothershead Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $22,972 | $10,000 | Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Met Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $22,500 | $12,500 | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Guild - second century capital campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Franklin Electric Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $22,000 | $11,500 | Fort Wayne Museum of Art | To support general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| H & G McKinney Mem Concert Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $21,000 | $21,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Project/program support | apps.irs.gov |
| C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise Johnson Foundation Inc | Boonville, IN | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Warrick County Museum | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Inc | Fenton, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Bartholomew County Historical Society | Exhibit at local historical society | apps.irs.gov |
| Hayner Foundation Ta | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation | Columbus, OH | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Fort Wayne Museum of Art | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| JD Finish Line Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Arthentic Arts Incorporated | Louder Than Words | apps.irs.gov |
| James R Shields Private Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| RJDM Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | American Huey 369 | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Rifkin Family Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $20,000 | $15,000 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Provides supportfor concerts program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Argosy Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Science Central | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dr Dane & Mary Louise Miller Foundation Inc | Winona Lake, IN | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Science Central | General contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ted Snowdon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | The Great American Songbook FDN | General grants to donee | apps.irs.gov |
| Transformation Trust Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard B Wetherill 50 in Total Return | Muncie, IN | 1 | $18,552 | $18,552 | Tippecanoe County Historical Association | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary C & Perry F Spencer FDN | Fort Wayne, IN | 3 | $18,000 | $10,000 | Fort Wayne Public Television | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 17 | $17,541 | $5,000 | Indiana State Museum Foundation | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Everwise Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 6 | $16,910 | $4,500 | Science Central | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Oneamerica Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $16,500 | $15,000 | Indianapolis Jazz Foundation | Civic & Community | apps.irs.gov |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 3 | $16,250 | $7,000 | Hendricks County Angel of Hope | Improve a memorial garden and patio with professional landscaping and erect a permanent bor | apps.irs.gov |
| Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 4 | $16,200 | $5,000 | Cruise Indy | Unrestricted donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Lupke Foundation Inc Agency | Fort Wayne, IN | 4 | $16,000 | $5,000 | Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| PB&J Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $15,500 | $10,500 | Fort Wayne Ballet | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Ayres Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $15,000 | $12,500 | Indiana Historical Society | General funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Bowsher the Booher Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $15,000 | $8,000 | Artmix Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Clara Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Terre Haute Childrens Museum | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Fields Foundation Irr Tua | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $15,000 | $5,000 | Merrimans Playhouse Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Future Keys Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 3 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Indiana Repertory Theatre | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Geo L Mesker Music Uw | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Project/program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The B&M Impact Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Summer Stock Stage | General | apps.irs.gov |
| White Oak Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | General | apps.irs.gov |
| William E Schmidt Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jones Family Foundation Inc | Franklin, IN | 1 | $14,600 | $14,600 | Artmix | Help transform the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $13,600 | $10,000 | Indianapolis Opera | To educate, inspire and entertain through the creation and presentation of musical storytelling for the hoosier community | apps.irs.gov |
| James O & Alice F Cole Foundation | Peru, IN | 2 | $12,867 | $11,867 | Indiana Historical Society | To fund operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark Sa & FP Mem FD Irr Tua | Saint Louis, MO | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | Indiana Historical Society | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mueller-Scherger Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Historic Forks of the Wabash | Site safety and remodeling | apps.irs.gov |
| Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc | Muncie, IN | 5 | $11,500 | $5,000 | Orchestra Indiana | Annual operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Quigg Fund Inc | Faribault, MN | 1 | $11,000 | $11,000 | Richmond Art Museum | Art programming | apps.irs.gov |
| The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $11,000 | $11,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Semler Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $11,000 | $10,000 | Indiana Repertory Theatre | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Kilbourne Eh Res Char Trust-Main | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $10,725 | $10,725 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Welter Foundation Inc | Bristol, IN | 2 | $10,600 | $8,100 | Premier Arts Inc | Underwriting | apps.irs.gov |
| Andreas Foundation | Otsego, MI | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Bloomington Creative Glass Center | Grant is for recipeints general fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Brian & Sonya Emerick Family Foundation Inc | Columbia City, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Unity Performing Arts Foundation | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Butler Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Inc | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Coker Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Auburn Automotive Heritage Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Indy Juneteenth Inc | Discretionary grants - sm | apps.irs.gov |
| Dill Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Richmond Shakespeare Festival | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Hollie & Anna Oakley Foundation Inc | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Terre Haute Childrens Museum | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoover Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Young Audiences of Indiana | Literacy focused arts program | apps.irs.gov |
| James E and Betty J Huffer Foundation | Young Harris, GA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Jose Iturbi Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Great American Songbook Foundation | Support Music preservation and education | apps.irs.gov |
| Magee-O'Connor Foundation Inc I/c/o MR Douglas E Miller | Georgetown, TX | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Pufferbelly Junction Inc | Operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Nancy and Tom Traylor Foundation | Evansville, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation | Warsaw, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Indiana Historical Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation Inc | New Harmony, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The New Harmony Project | Co-sponsorship of seminar | apps.irs.gov |
| Ruxer Foundation Inc | Jasper, IN | 2 | $10,000 | $9,000 | Friends of the Arts | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Stuart & Benjamin Abelson Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | North Coast Cultural Association Inc | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Floyd A & Frieda S Guynn Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Wabash County Historical Museum Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Muncie Civic Theatre Association | To promote arts and cultural programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harry and Catherine Halloran Family Trust | West Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Honeywell Arts Academy | Unrestricted grant | apps.irs.gov |
| The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Patricia H Snyder Family Foundation | Evansville, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Philharmonic fund and youth orchestra | apps.irs.gov |
| Tobias Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Summer Stock Stage | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Zollner Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Science Central Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Sara & Soloman Hartman Family Charitable | Muncie, IN | 1 | $9,017 | $9,017 | Lafayette Symphony Foundation Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc | Alexandria, IN | 2 | $9,000 | $5,000 | Indiana Historical Society | Indiana living legends | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Fifth Third | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Project/program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Trust Uw Mary J Proctor XXXXX4008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Indianapolis Childrens Choir Incorporated | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Staley Charitable Foundation | Plainfield, IN | 3 | $8,910 | $5,365 | Hendricks Live | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| W Michael & Susan Wells Foundation Inc | Noblesville, IN | 2 | $8,750 | $5,000 | Great American Songbook Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Howard P Arnold Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 4 | $8,500 | $2,500 | Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Klockow Harvey R and Doris FDN | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $8,500 | $4,000 | South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Barbara and John Phair Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | 2 | $8,250 | $5,500 | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry L and Barbara J Burris Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | The Childrens' Museum of Indianapolis | New program development | apps.irs.gov |
| Marvin and Marva Komisarow FDN | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Kent and Laurie Parker Family Foundation Inc | New Harmony, IN | 5 | $7,750 | $5,000 | Under the Beams | Charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary L Furscott Charitable Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Center for the Performing Arts | Providing educational andenriching arts experiencesto the Indiana community | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary S Mulligan Char Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | The New Harmony Project | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Pond Foundation Inc | Mishawaka, IN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert L & Frances J Zielsdorf Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Studebaker National Museum | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rick's Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $7,500 | $5,000 | Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Arts and culture for children | apps.irs.gov |
| Kevin and Pamela Kelly Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation | Michigan City, IN | 2 | $7,000 | $4,000 | Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts | Family days & creation station | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas W Seger and Cynthia J Seger Family Foundation Inc | Jasper, IN | 3 | $6,600 | $6,000 | Dubois County Museum | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| McComb Family Foundation Inc Att David McComb | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $6,242 | $5,000 | Fort Wayne Ballet | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 7 | $6,184 | $2,500 | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association Inc | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas L Habig Foundation Inc | Jasper, IN | 3 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Dance Central Academy Parent Club | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Menke Charitable Foundation Inc | Huntingburg, IN | 1 | $5,900 | $5,900 | Traditional Arts Today Inc | To increase appreciation for unique and practical hand-crafted items by connecting artists and their creations with the community | apps.irs.gov |
| Herb Thyen Family Foundation | Jasper, IN | 2 | $5,500 | $5,000 | Dubois County Museum | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Waterfield Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2 | $5,140 | $2,640 | Science Central Inc | Summer camps | apps.irs.gov |
| American Woodmark Foundation Inc | Winchester, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Marion Community School of the Arts | Support the 2025 scholarship fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Batt Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Conner Prairie Museum | G.o.s. | apps.irs.gov |
| Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Artmix Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Cme Group Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Richmond Community Orchestra | Strings initiative program | apps.irs.gov |
| Dyer Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Elizabeth Albon Foundation Trust | Jasper, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable Gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Hazel M Teegarden Foundation Inc | Seymour, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Good Shepherd Radio Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Healthcare Initiatives Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Kids Dance Outreach | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoosier Sudz Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Indianapolis Jazz Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Hubbard Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Johnson-Weaver Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Indianapolis Childrens Choir | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Krancer Charitable Trust | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Language Conservancy | general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Landmark Farm Foundation Inc | Elizabethtown, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Bartholomew County Historical Society | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Marni McKinney Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $5,000 | $4,000 | Indianapolis Art Center | Enhance community through art education, participation and observation | apps.irs.gov |
| Meed Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | General support of charitable programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Newtmont Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Organization of American Historians | Pledge 1 of 2 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parrot Charitable Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Phillip & Edith Leonian Foundation | Bronx, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aurora Photocenter | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Quest for the Best | Wayne, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | U Matter 2 | Grant for vet support | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert L & Mary J Bartlett Foundation | Mount Vernon, IN | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds Rockwood Family Foundation | Batesville, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Kids Discovery Factory | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grado Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Music for All Inc | General support. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hageman Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Center for the Performing Arts Inc | General operating fund contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Paramount Heritage Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Michael & Jody Petrie Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Highland Golf and Country Club Foundation | The high school golf program, indiana first tee program and the pga hope program. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rockwell Foundation | Kendallville, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Fort Wayne Public Television Inc | Support mission | apps.irs.gov |
| The Weigand Pursley Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Unity Performing Arts Foundation Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 4 | $4,607 | $2,080 | Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Bill Deputy Foundation | Elkhart, IN | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | The Ruthmere Foundation | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Science Society of Boonville Irrv Trust | Boonville, IN | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Newburgh Museum Foundation | Charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank J Smith Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,303 | $4,303 | Fort Wayne Public Television Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Elliott Foundation | Elkhart, IN | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Premier Arts | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Floride Dean Charitable Trust | Orlando, FL | 1 | $4,175 | $4,175 | National Federation of Music Clubs | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Ramtell Inc | Tell City, IN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Shubael Little Pioneer Village | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leep Foundation Inc | Mishawaka, IN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Girls Rock Indianapolis | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc | Warsaw, IN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Science Central Inc | Support of STEM education programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Elizabeth Ruddick Nugent Foundation | Columbus, IN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mill Race Theatre Company | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Herman and Louise Schmitt Foundation | Logansport, IN | 1 | $3,460 | $3,460 | Civic Players of Logansport | To fund operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pokagon Fund Inc | New Buffalo, MI | 2 | $3,400 | $2,000 | Fischoff National Chamber Music Assoc | Sam i am program and peer ambassador programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 3 | $3,269 | $1,663 | Cat LTD | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | apps.irs.gov |
| Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc | Wabash, IN | 2 | $3,250 | $2,500 | Science Central | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Clarence E Custer and Inez R Custer | Columbus, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Mill Race Theatre Company | Charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward & Hildegarde Schaefer Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Science Central | Science 4u program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Gibson Foundation | Culver, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Wild Rose Moon | Civic | apps.irs.gov |
| Institute for Dynamic Living Inc | Richmond, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Richmond Jazz Orchestra | Education in music high shool students | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc | Michigan City, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | Historic preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| Mediathe Foundation Inc | Dana Point, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Dunes Arts Foundation | Support presenter of performing arts, supporting theater new york | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul H Everitt & June Dunn Everitt Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Historic Forks of the Wabash Inc | Chimney repair | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hale Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Summer Stock Stage | General assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| The Orl Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Indiana Historical Society | Foundation fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert & Nancy Amato Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Playact Theatre Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Wild Shore Foundation | Carmel, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Indiana Ballet Conservatory Inc | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Curry Family Foundation Inc | Bloomington, IN | 2 | $2,750 | $2,500 | Center for the Performing Arts | Assist organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Arvin Sango Foundation | Madison, IN | 2 | $2,700 | $2,500 | Madison Area Arts Alliance | Sponsor | apps.irs.gov |
| Porter Family Foundation Inc | Decatur, IN | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Connor Brites Wildflowers | charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 8 | $2,550 | $500 | Dan Quayle Commemorative Foundation Inc | Arts, culture and humanities | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertsch Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Science Central | Community outreach for education | apps.irs.gov |
| Cavalier Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Indianapolis Opera | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornelius Family Foundation Inc | Zionsville, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Summer Stock Stage Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred and Patty Powers Family Foundation | Richmond, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Richmond Columbian Properties | General | apps.irs.gov |
| James K and Mary Jo Risk Family Foundation Inc | Lafayette, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | The Arts Federation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Johnston Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Ratio Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Aspire Higher Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Studebaker National Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Studebaker National Museum | Fund museum internship positions | apps.irs.gov |
| Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Terre Haute Symphony Association | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| WR & Floy A Sauey Family Foundation | Baraboo, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Bartholomew County Historical Society | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $2,478 | $2,478 | Fountain County Art Council Inc | Historical transportation marker | apps.irs.gov |
| Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 2 | $2,392 | $2,380 | Traditional Arts Today | Nonprofit excellence | apps.irs.gov |
| Houston Family Foundation | Armonk, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Lotus Education and Arts Foundation | Matching campaign - lotusfest | apps.irs.gov |
| McCabe Family Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Dunes Arts Foundation | Unrestricted charitable uses | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert E & Janice C Harpenau Founda | Troy, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Perry County Museum | For use by organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Schmidt Associates Kaleidoscope Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Schultz Family Private Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Main Street Productions | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Silverback Foundation Inc | Durham, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Great American Songbook Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Samuel L Westerman Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Vincent and Patricia Angotti Charit Angotti | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Indiana Medical History Museum | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Zink Family Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Indianapolis Art Center Inc | To support general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $1,800 | $1,500 | Fischoff National Chamber Music Association | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Jill Bolte Taylor Brains Inc | Bloomington, IN | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Lotus Education & Arts Foundation | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Walter E & Ruth K Wright Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1,570 | $1,570 | Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Building Hope Holdings Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Organization of American Historians | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Herbert W Wunderlin Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $1,446 | $1,446 | Arts United of Greater Ft Wayne | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Emanuel and Judith A Klein Family FDN | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 | Indiana Heritage Arts | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Paul W Lingle Family Foundation | Richmond, IN | 2 | $1,250 | $750 | Richmond Columbian Properties | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | The Indy Convergence Inc | Volunteer Gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Historic Madison Inc | Children's educational programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Leo & Mildred Bringwald Family FDN | Vincennes, IN | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Indiana Military Museum | Contribution of funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Maurer Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 4 | $1,132 | $307 | The Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Carmel symphony orchestra | apps.irs.gov |
| A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable Trust | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | South Bend Museum of Art | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Biddle Memorial Foundation | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Center for Performing Arts | Fundraiser | apps.irs.gov |
| Edith Stoner Foundation | Noblesville, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Fishers Arts Council | Annual support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ehret Family Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Lake Area Community Band | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| McKnight Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Observer | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Moffitt-Peelle Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc | Program expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Randle Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Woodstock Historical Foundation Inc | General fundgeneral fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Rock Island Refining Foundation Holly Robinson Trustee | Mesa, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Indiana Historical Society | To preserve history | apps.irs.gov |
| Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | The Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ressler Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Historic Madison Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Touching Tomorrow Inc | Plant City, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Heartland Film | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 2 | $760 | $500 | Ballet Indiana Inc | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $750 | $750 | Heritage Museum Foundation at Grissom Air Force Base Indiana | Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Centennial capital campaign | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Religion & cultural inst initiative | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana State Museum Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Religion & cultural inst initiative | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capacity building | $1,999,773 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana State Museum Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana artworks from ips collection | $1,659,744 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $1,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galashiels Fund LTD | Greater Education Opportunities Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Annual support | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Enhancing opportunity in indpls init | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Creative renewal fellowship program | $733,875 | apps.irs.gov |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | J Kruse Education Center Inc | Auburn, IN | Manufacturing pathway - career explo | $712,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $670,342 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Aspire Higher Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital & Special Project | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Incorporated | Indianapolis, IN | Girls and young women in stem in mission jurassic | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Crown Hill Heritage Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital & Special Project | $550,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Madam Walker Legacy Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To support construction costs, a feasibility study, and public programming | $550,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Claude McNeals Musical Theatre Training Program Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for act out program | $510,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Ballet Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $462,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Conner Prairie Museum Inc | Fishers, IN | Employee matching gift(s) | $453,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Evansville Museum of Arts and Science | Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $360,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Heartland Film Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Facility assessmt & feasiblty study | $341,080 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $303,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Art Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $303,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Noblesville Creates Inc | Noblesville, IN | Capital & Special Project | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $292,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Summer Stock Stage Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $274,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $270,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myrta J Pulliam Charitable Trust Co Holly Pantzer | Free Press Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | general | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital & Special Project | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Capital support to enhance the ArtPark, a park along the banks of the White River that showcases contemporary art, and to build a White River boardwalk and trail. | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jbma Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Art Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | East Lawn Project | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capacity building | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $235,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Phoenix Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $229,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2023 annual fund | $210,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | Free Press Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To support advertising and marketing efforts to build audience and brand recognition for a local newsroom. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis Art Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 1St Source Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXX | Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | South Bend, IN | Support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Unity Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth choral program | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond Foundation Inc | Wonderlab Museum of Science Health and Technology Inc | Bloomington, IN | Endowment | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Young Audiences of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Dance Kaleidoscope Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $188,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Sheldon Swope Art Museum Inc | Terre Haute, IN | Capital & Special Project | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Artrageous Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $170,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | American Cabaret Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Dance Kaleidoscope Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis Childrens Choir | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy Whistler Foundation Inc | Ouiatenon Preserve | Lafayette, IN | Per grant agreement | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Seedlings Foundation | The Great American Songbook Foundation | Carmel, IN | Humanitarian.educational/community | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Klapper Family Foundation Inc | Heartland Film | Indianapolis, IN | General fund | $130,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Fort Wayne Civic Theatre | Fort Wayne, IN | Operation support | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Heartland Film Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Indiana State Museum Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital support to help redesign and construct the Ancient Seas gallery, which tells the story of Indiana's prehistoric environment. | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Urban Musical Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $124,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joyce Foundation | Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education & economic mobility | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raymond Foundation Inc | Lotus Education and Arts Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Lotus educational programs | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indy Convergence Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $112,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Madeira Fund Inc | Indianapolis Film Project Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $107,470 | apps.irs.gov |
| The R B Annis Educational Foundation | Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $105,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shein Charitable Trust | South Bend Symphony Orchestra Assoc | South Bend, IN | 2023/2024 events | $104,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Pearl arts music academy | $103,865 | apps.irs.gov |
| Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc | Big Car Media | Indianapolis, IN | Big lube grant | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Fort Wayne Museum of Art Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation | Free Press Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Mirror indy | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Avis Foundation Inc | Indiana Repertory Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | Come From Away Musical Production | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc | Kids Dance Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $97,650 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations, Capital, & Special Project | $93,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marks Family Foundation | Honeywell Arts Academy Inc | Wabash, IN | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marks Family Foundation | Honeywell Arts Academy Inc | Wabash, IN | Wabass | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Hoosier Salon Patrons Assoc Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis Opera Company | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis Shakespeare Company | Indianapolis, IN | Employee matching gift(s) | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | New Harmony Project Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Employee matching gift(s) | $87,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| John W Anderson Foundation | Northwest Indiana Symphony Society Inc | Munster, IN | Operating | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Brendonwood Historic District FDN | Indianapolis, IN | Employee matching gift(s) | $82,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter C and Charlene J Kesling Foundation | Laporte County Historical Society | Laporte, IN | General support | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur Dean Family Foundation Inc | Aspire Higher Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Youth development | $78,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $77,900 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shein Charitable Trust | South Bend Museum of Art Inc | South Bend, IN | General support | $76,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Art & soul 2026 | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indiana Entertainment Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital & Special Project | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Katharine B Sutphin Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Project grant | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis Opera Company | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Urban Musical Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Young Audiences of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $68,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | American Cabaret Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support broadway series | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| English-Bonter-Mitchell FDN | Science Central Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hill Foundation Inc | Agnes & Abram Gaar Foundation | Richmond, IN | Literary/cultural | $58,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Southside Art League Inc | Greenwood, IN | Capital & Special Project | $57,387 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Dance Kaleidoscope Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Employee matching gift(s) | $56,500 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.