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Who funds civil rights, social action and advocacy in Indiana: 50 foundations, $4.5 million in grants

50 private foundations paid 95 grants totaling $4,515,131 to civil rights, social action and advocacy 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 $2,867,416 in 10 grants.

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Cause
Civil rights, social action and advocacy
Recipients in
Indiana
Foundations
50
Grants
95
Total granted
$4,515,131

Foundations that funded civil rights, social action and advocacy in Indiana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN10$2,867,416$1,249,108Indiana Black Expo IncYouth and family programsapps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$500,000$250,000Indiana Democracy Collective Incfor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
McKinney Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$225,000$225,000Stand Up IndianaTo uplift the values and voices of the movement for change across indiana by elevating the issues that matter most to our democracy.apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL1$200,000$200,000Hoosier Action Resource Centerto provide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$100,000$100,000Immigrant Welcome Center IncLegal services operational capacity 2023 - 2024apps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$100,000$100,000Indiana Black Expo IncSupport for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Mattersapps.irs.gov
Joseph E and Dorothy Archer Scholarship FundTerre Haute, IN1$86,125$86,125Parke County Community FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Samerian Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$83,333$83,333Indiana Democracy CollectiveGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Holiday Management FoundationEvansville, IN1$50,000$50,000Vanderburgh County CasaTo support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy and to serve as a child's voice in courtapps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN1$50,000$50,000Immigrant Welcome CenterSupport for the Pathways to Literacy program to provide English literacy classes to adults who hope to enroll in adult education programs to further their careers.apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN3$32,500$12,500Indiana Black ExpoTo support the Indiana Black Expo 2025 Education Conference.apps.irs.gov
Roberts Family Foundation IncZionsville, IN1$25,000$25,000Immigrant Welcome CenterThe immigrant welcome center strives to empower immigrants to thrive in indiana by connecting immigrants to educative, legal, language, and community partner resources. the roberts family foundation gapps.irs.gov
Servantex Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$25,000$25,000Immigrant Welcome CenterThe immigrant welcome center is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting immigrants and refugees with the people, places, and resources they need in order to build successful lives within theapps.irs.gov
DP Trust IncNewburgh, IN1$21,500$21,500Right To Life of Southwest IndianaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgVentura, CA1$15,000$15,000Just Transition Nwi IncTo support environmental projects.apps.irs.gov
The D J McManus Foundation IncBethesda, MD1$15,000$15,000The Immigrant Welcome Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Oneamerica Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$12,500$12,500The Immigrant Welcome Center IncCivic & Communityapps.irs.gov
1St Source Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXXSouth Bend, IN1$10,000$10,000100 Black Men of Greater South BendSupportapps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN1$10,000$10,000Indiana Black Expo IncCultural arts pavilionapps.irs.gov
The Ira G & Theresa L Boots Family FoundEvansville, IN1$10,000$10,000Right To Life of Southwest IndianaCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationIndianapolis, IN2$9,500$7,000Immigrant Welcome CenterSupport programapps.irs.gov
Bertsch Family Charitable Foundation IncChapel Hill, NC1$6,000$6,000Casa of Kosciusko CountyChildrens welfareapps.irs.gov
Arthur Jordan FoundationCarmel, IN1$5,000$5,000Indiana Black ExpoOperating supportapps.irs.gov
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise Johnson Foundation IncBoonville, IN1$5,000$5,000Spencer County CasaCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Irions Foundation IncElkhart, IN1$5,000$5,000Indiana Black ExpoCharitableapps.irs.gov
Northwest Charitable FoundationWarren, PA1$5,000$5,000Indiana Black Expo IncJuneteenth muncie fundingapps.irs.gov
Shein Charitable TrustSouth Bend, IN1$5,000$5,000100 Black Men of Greater South BendGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA31$4,585$2,431American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Koch Foundation IncEvansville, IN1$2,800$2,800Right To Life of Southwest IndianaCharitable Operationsapps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentIndianapolis, IN1$2,500$2,500Immigrant Welcome CenterCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Braun Family Foundation Inc Co Jim Burger Onb Trust CoEvansville, IN1$2,500$2,500Vanderburgh County CasaGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Flynn Family FoundationBonita Springs, FL1$2,500$2,500Casa of Marshall CountyExempt purposes of organizationapps.irs.gov
Round Room Gives IncFishers, IN1$2,500$2,500Cicoa Foundation IncSupport of an innovation project through the funding of prototyping and softwareapps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville, IN2$2,392$2,380Vanderburgh County Casa IncNonprofit excellenceapps.irs.gov
A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable TrustSouth Bend, IN1$2,100$2,100100 Black Men of Greater South BendSupport for menapps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Spencer County Casa IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, IN1$2,000$2,000Indiana Pride of ColorPromote wellnessapps.irs.gov
Zink Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$2,000$2,000Cicoa Foundation IncTo support caregivers and in-home care of the elderly and disabledapps.irs.gov
Lelewer FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,500$1,500Health Freedom InstituteGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Madeira Fund IncIndianapolis, IN1$1,500$1,500Indiana Black Expo IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,000$1,000Vanderburgh County CasaHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Nancy and Tom Traylor FoundationEvansville, IN1$1,000$1,000Vanderburgh County CasaCharitable Giftapps.irs.gov
Surack Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN1$1,000$1,000Martin Luther King Jr Club IncAnnual dr king unity dayapps.irs.gov
Wauwatosa Savings & Loan FoundationOostburg, WI1$1,000$1,000Like A LionGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN1$550$550Indiana Black Expo IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Bibler Family Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXSouth Bend, IN1$400$400Casa of Kosciusko County IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA1$250$250Immigrant Welcome Center IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$80$50Greenwood Indiana Pride IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Randall & Rebecca Craig Family Foundatio NNewburgh, IN1$50$50Right To Life of Southwest IndianaCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$50$50Pride Lafayette IncVolunteer programapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Lilly Endowment IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INYouth and family programs$1,249,108apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncParke County Community FoundationRockville, INIndiana community fdn init-gift$750,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INEnhancing opportunity in indpls init$525,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationIndiana Democracy Collective IncIndianapolis, INfor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationStand Up Indiana IncIndianapolis, INfor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
McKinney Family Foundation IncStand Up IndianaIndianapolis, INTo uplift the values and voices of the movement for change across indiana by elevating the issues that matter most to our democracy.$225,000apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationHoosier Action Resource CenterNew Albany, INto provide general operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INSpecial capacity building support$180,000apps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INLegal services operational capacity 2023 - 2024$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INSupport for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters$100,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncParke County Community FoundationRockville, INIndiana community fdn init-gift$100,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph E and Dorothy Archer Scholarship FundParke County Community FoundationRockville, INGeneral purpose$86,125apps.irs.gov
Samerian Foundation IncIndiana Democracy CollectiveIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$83,333apps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INSupport for the Pathways to Literacy program to provide English literacy classes to adults who hope to enroll in adult education programs to further their careers.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Holiday Management FoundationVanderburgh County CasaEvansville, INTo support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy and to serve as a child's voice in court$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncLike A LionIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$39,408apps.irs.gov
Roberts Family Foundation IncImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INThe immigrant welcome center strives to empower immigrants to thrive in indiana by connecting immigrants to educative, legal, language, and community partner resources. the roberts family foundation g$25,000apps.irs.gov
Servantex Family Foundation IncImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INThe immigrant welcome center is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting immigrants and refugees with the people, places, and resources they need in order to build successful lives within the$25,000apps.irs.gov
DP Trust IncRight To Life of Southwest IndianaEvansville, INGeneral support$21,500apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgJust Transition Nwi IncMichigan City, INTo support environmental projects.$15,000apps.irs.gov
The D J McManus Foundation IncThe Immigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndiana Black ExpoIndianapolis, INTo support the Indiana Black Expo 2025 Education Conference.$12,500apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$12,500apps.irs.gov
Oneamerica Foundation IncThe Immigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INCivic & Community$12,500apps.irs.gov
1St Source Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXX100 Black Men of Greater South BendSouth Bend, INSupport$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INTo support the Immigrant Welcome Center's Year-End Campaign.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndiana Black ExpoIndianapolis, INTo support the 2024 Summer Celebration$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INCultural arts pavilion$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Ira G & Theresa L Boots Family FoundRight To Life of Southwest IndianaEvansville, INCharitable contribution$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncLike A LionIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$9,000apps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INSupport program$7,000apps.irs.gov
Bertsch Family Charitable Foundation IncCasa of Kosciusko CountyWarsaw, INChildrens welfare$6,000apps.irs.gov
Shein Charitable Trust100 Black Men of Greater South BendSouth Bend, INGeneral funding$5,000apps.irs.gov
Irions Foundation IncIndiana Black ExpoIndianapolis, INCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur Jordan FoundationIndiana Black ExpoIndianapolis, INOperating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Charitable FoundationIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INJuneteenth muncie funding$5,000apps.irs.gov
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise Johnson Foundation IncSpencer County CasaRockport, INCharitable contribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
Koch Foundation IncRight To Life of Southwest IndianaEvansville, INCharitable Operations$2,800apps.irs.gov
Flynn Family FoundationCasa of Marshall CountyPlymouth, INExempt purposes of organization$2,500apps.irs.gov
Round Room Gives IncCicoa Foundation IncIndianapolis, INSupport of an innovation project through the funding of prototyping and software$2,500apps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INCharitable support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INSupport program$2,500apps.irs.gov
Braun Family Foundation Inc Co Jim Burger Onb Trust CoVanderburgh County CasaEvansville, INGeneral Support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Civil Liberties Union of Indiana FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral support$2,431apps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncVanderburgh County Casa IncEvansville, INNonprofit excellence$2,380apps.irs.gov
A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable Trust100 Black Men of Greater South BendSouth Bend, INSupport for men$2,100apps.irs.gov
Zink Family Foundation IncCicoa Foundation IncIndianapolis, INTo support caregivers and in-home care of the elderly and disabled$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis IncIndiana Pride of ColorIndianapolis, INPromote wellness$2,000apps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationSpencer County Casa IncRockport, INGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Lelewer FoundationHealth Freedom InstituteIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INEmployee matching gift(s)$1,500apps.irs.gov
Madeira Fund IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$1,500apps.irs.gov
Wauwatosa Savings & Loan FoundationLike A LionIndianapolis, INGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Surack Family Foundation IncMartin Luther King Jr Club IncFort Wayne, INAnnual dr king unity day$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nancy and Tom Traylor FoundationVanderburgh County CasaEvansville, INCharitable Gift$1,000apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncVanderburgh County CasaEvansville, INHealth and human services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INEmployee matching gift(s)$900apps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncIndiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$550apps.irs.gov
Bibler Family Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXCasa of Kosciusko County IncWarsaw, INGeneral support$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWomens Center of Northwest Indiana IncCrown Point, INGeneral support$251apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INMatching gifts$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSpencer County Casa IncRockport, INGeneral support$223apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVanderburgh County Casa IncEvansville, INGeneral support$184apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFort Wayne Pride IncFort Wayne, INGeneral support$177apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride Lafayette IncLafayette, INGeneral support$162apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Advocates for Children IncColumbus, INGeneral support$152apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthern Indiana Atheists IncSouth Bend, INGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRight To Life of North Central Indiana Education FundWinona Lake, INGeneral support$91apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThree Rivers Right To Life Educational Trust FundFort Wayne, INGeneral support$84apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRight To Life of Indianapolis Educational Trust Fund IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$59apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmmy CorpPrinceton, INGeneral support$58apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLike A LionIndianapolis, INGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationGreenwood Indiana Pride IncGreenwood, INMatching contribution (general operating support)$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Association To Stop Guardian Abuse IncLoogootee, INGeneral support$50apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncPride Lafayette IncLafayette, INVolunteer program$50apps.irs.gov
Randall & Rebecca Craig Family Foundatio NRight To Life of Southwest IndianaEvansville, INCharitable gift$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of Kosciusko County IncWarsaw, INGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRight To Life of Southern Indiana Education FundNew Albany, INGeneral support$46apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Rich Coast ProjectBloomington, INGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of Marshall County IncPlymouth, INGeneral support$40apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationImmigrant Welcome CenterIndianapolis, INGeneral support$40apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArc of Shelby County IncShelbyville, INGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSari Bari USA IncFort Wayne, INGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Ernie Pyle Development Fund IncDana, INGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationImmigrant Welcome Center IncIndianapolis, INMatching contribution (general operating support)$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIndiana Crossroads Sisters IncorporatedIndianapolis, INGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIndiana Vote By MailIndianapolis, INGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLeague of Women Voters of Porter CountyValparaiso, INGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCatholics for Children IncFloyds Knobs, INGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLatino Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual ViolenceIndianapolis, INGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationParke County Community Foundation IncRockville, INGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationServices for the Visually and Hearing ImpairedMarion, INGeneral support$14apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHoosier Action Resource CenterNew Albany, INGeneral support$12apps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncVanderburgh County Casa IncEvansville, INNonprofit excellence$12apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile Foundation100 Black Men of Greater South Bend IncSouth Bend, INGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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