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Who funds employment in Indiana: 71 foundations, $7.6 million in grants

71 private foundations paid 123 grants totaling $7,589,014 to employment 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 $2,524,665 in 10 grants.

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Cause
Employment
Recipients in
Indiana
Foundations
71
Grants
123
Total granted
$7,589,014

Foundations that funded employment in Indiana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN10$2,524,665$1,240,000Family Development Services IncEnhancing opportunity in indpls initapps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationIndianapolis, IN2$1,729,500$1,714,500Teenworks IncSupport programapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$501,383$500,000Indianapolis Private Industry Council IncIn support of creating economic mobility and career pathwaysapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA1$500,936$500,936Indianapolis Private Industry Council IncPostsecondary educationapps.irs.gov
8020 Foundation TrustFort Wayne, IN3$495,463$360,394Orthopedics Capital Foundation IncIxplore cte career exploration w/virapps.irs.gov
John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN1$200,000$200,000Opportunity EnterprisesOperatingapps.irs.gov
Shein FoundationWilmington, DE1$150,000$150,000Dress for Success Indianapolis IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN2$145,750$75,750Teenworks IncEducationapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$100,000$100,000Indianapolis Private Industry Council IncSupport for Year 3 of Generation Work Second Phaseapps.irs.gov
Asante Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN1$100,000$100,000Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSocial servicesapps.irs.gov
The Douglas & Angela Braly Family Foundation Co Douglas A Braly and Angela F BralyMarco Island, FL1$100,000$100,000Teenworks IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD1$70,000$70,000Jobworks IncGeneral useapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE3$70,000$50,000Goodwill Industries of Michiana IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Graber Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$60,000$60,000Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The John & Ann Barney Family Foundation IncValparaiso, IN1$55,400$55,400Opportunity EnterprisesTo contribute to the donee's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Ball Brothers FoundationMuncie, IN1$50,000$50,000TeenworksSummer program in muncieapps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE1$50,000$50,000Opportunity Enterprises IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Zimmer Biomet Foundation IncWarsaw, IN1$50,000$50,000Orthopedics Capital Foundation IncGeneral support for building healthy communitiesapps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville, IN2$48,101$41,850Evansville Goodwill Industries IncEarly learningapps.irs.gov
Carroll F V Char Trust-MainSaint Louis, MO1$37,000$37,000Dress for Success Michiana IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable FoundationGranger, IN1$30,000$30,000Cultivate Culinary School and CateringGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Transformation Trust IncIndianapolis, IN1$30,000$30,000Dress for Success Indianapolis IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN3$25,795$14,195Dress for Success Indianapolis IncAnnual supportapps.irs.gov
Healthcare Initiatives IncIndianapolis, IN1$25,000$25,000The Arc of Indiana FoundationErskine green training instituteapps.irs.gov
Martell Family FoundationReston, VA1$25,000$25,000Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncFor the capital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Ackerman FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$25,000$25,000TeenworksGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN1$25,000$25,000Goodwill Industries of MichianaGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL2$21,000$16,000South Bend & Vicinity ElectricalBuilding career pathways toapps.irs.gov
Do It Best Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN1$20,000$20,000Teenworks IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable TrustMunster, IN1$20,000$20,000Opportunity EnterprisesOperating fundsapps.irs.gov
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation IncSpencerville, IN1$20,000$20,000Alliance IndustriesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncEllettsville, IN1$19,000$19,000Orange County Rehabilitative and Developmental Services IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX2$17,500$10,000Teenworks IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH1$15,320$15,320Opportunity EnterprisesCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
Seremet Family Fdn-Host AcctPennington, NJ1$15,000$15,000Janus Developmental Services IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Cleveland-Cliffs FoundationCleveland, OH1$15,000$15,000Opportunity EnterprisesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN1$11,000$11,000Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
The Brave Heart Foundation IncFishers, IN2$11,000$6,000TeenworksCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Ayres Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000Dress for Success IndianapolisGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN2$10,000$5,000Dress for Success IndianapolisTo support the Stepping Out In Style reception for Dress For Success.apps.irs.gov
Magee-O'Connor Foundation Inc I/c/o MR Douglas E MillerGeorgetown, TX1$10,000$10,000Alliance IndustriesOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Oliver & Cunningham Fam Fdn-MainSaint Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Goodwill Industries of Michiana IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Oneamerica Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000Latinas Welding GuildEducationapps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Dress for Success IndianapolisCareer and Employment Programsapps.irs.gov
The Trimas FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI1$10,000$10,000Alliance Industries IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
American Woodmark Foundation IncWinchester, VA1$8,000$8,000The Training Center IncSupport transportation, student meals, program materials, insurance, rent and building maintenanceapps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$8,000$8,000Teenworks IncProgram specific supportapps.irs.gov
Northwest Charitable FoundationWarren, PA2$8,000$5,000Greater Muncie Economic DevelopmentEconomic development program fundingapps.irs.gov
Peoples Charitable Foundation IncMichigan City, IN1$8,000$8,000Alliance IndustriesContributionapps.irs.gov
Hoover Family FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$7,500$7,500Dress for Success IndianapolisFinancial literacy training programapps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$7,500$7,500Dress for Success IndianapolisMatching Gift Donationapps.irs.gov
McComis Charitable Foundation IncMunster, IN1$6,264$6,264Planting Possibilities IncGeneral accountapps.irs.gov
James R Duncan Trust Uw Fifth ThirdCincinnati, OH1$6,250$6,250Evansville Goodwill Industries IncAnnual fundapps.irs.gov
John Rasch Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN1$5,094$5,094Evansville Goodwill Industries IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000TeenworksCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Everwise Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN1$5,000$5,000Teenworks IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation inValparaiso, IN1$5,000$5,000Opportunity Enterprises IncOperating fundsapps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Directemployers InstituteSupport for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.apps.irs.gov
German American FoundationJasper, IN1$4,730$4,730Southern Indiana Resource Solutions IncGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$3,500$3,500Dress for Success IndianapolisStepping Out in Style Galaapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA29$3,276$748Micah 68 ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Michigan City Community Enrichment CorporationMichigan City, IN1$3,000$3,000Opportunity Enterprises IncEducational curriculumfor adults with disabilitiesapps.irs.gov
The Palmer Family FoundationCarmel, IN1$3,000$3,000Janus Developmental ServicesGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$2,500$2,500Cultivate Culinary School and Catering IncJob trainingapps.irs.gov
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation IncTerre Haute, IN1$2,000$2,000Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
John & Mary R Markle FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Institute for Workforce Excellence IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Oscar Baur FoundationTerre Haute, IN1$1,000$1,000Wabash Valley Goodwill IndustriesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Southern Indiana Resource Solutions IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN1$275$275Dress for Success IndianapolisGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationIrving, TX1$260$260Alzheimers Support Groups of Southeast Indiana IncCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX1$52$52TeenworksEmployee matching grantapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INSupport program$1,714,500apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncFamily Development Services IncIndianapolis, INEnhancing opportunity in indpls init$1,240,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncWorkforce IncIndianapolis, INEnhancing opportunity in indpls init$1,140,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationIndianapolis Private Industry Council IncIndianapolis, INPostsecondary education$500,936apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationIndianapolis Private Industry Council IncIndianapolis, INIn support of creating economic mobility and career pathways$500,000apps.irs.gov
8020 Foundation TrustOrthopedics Capital Foundation IncWarsaw, INIxplore cte career exploration w/vir$360,394apps.irs.gov
John W Anderson FoundationOpportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INOperating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Shein FoundationDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$150,000apps.irs.gov
Asante Foundation IncCultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INSocial services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncIndianapolis Private Industry Council IncIndianapolis, INSupport for Year 3 of Generation Work Second Phase$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Douglas & Angela Braly Family Foundation Co Douglas A Braly and Angela F BralyTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
8020 Foundation TrustFreedom Academy IncKendallville, INTeen trades program$85,069apps.irs.gov
Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INEducation$75,750apps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncJobworks IncFort Wayne, INGeneral use$70,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncLatinas Welding GuildIndianapolis, INYouth development$70,000apps.irs.gov
Graber Family FoundationCultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INGeneral & Unrestricted$60,000apps.irs.gov
The John & Ann Barney Family Foundation IncOpportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INTo contribute to the donee's charitable purpose$55,400apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationGoodwill Industries of Michiana IncSouth Bend, INGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fulk Family Foundation IncOpportunity Enterprises IncValparaiso, INGeneral purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Zimmer Biomet Foundation IncOrthopedics Capital Foundation IncWarsaw, INGeneral support for building healthy communities$50,000apps.irs.gov
8020 Foundation TrustTeenworksIndianapolis, INConexus catapult & teenworks partner$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ball Brothers FoundationTeenworksIndianapolis, INSummer program in muncie$50,000apps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville Goodwill Industries IncEvansville, INEarly learning$41,850apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncDirectemployers Institute IncIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$38,305apps.irs.gov
Carroll F V Char Trust-MainDress for Success Michiana IncNew Carlisle, INGeneral operating$37,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncOrthopedics Capital FoundationWarsaw, INStudy charitble activites-orthoworx$36,860apps.irs.gov
Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable FoundationCultivate Culinary School and CateringSouth Bend, INGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Transformation Trust IncDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Martell Family FoundationCultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INFor the capital campaign$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation IncGoodwill Industries of MichianaSouth Bend, INGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Ackerman FoundationTeenworksIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Healthcare Initiatives IncThe Arc of Indiana FoundationIndianapolis, INErskine green training institute$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncDirectemployers Institute IncIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$21,000apps.irs.gov
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation IncAlliance IndustriesGarren, INGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncLatinas Welding Guild IncIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable TrustOpportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INOperating funds$20,000apps.irs.gov
Do It Best Foundation IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncOrange County Rehabilitative and Developmental Services IncPaoli, INGeneral$19,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncSouth Bend & Vicinity ElectricalSouth Bend, INBuilding career pathways to$16,000apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationOpportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INCorporate donation$15,320apps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INSupport program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Seremet Family Fdn-Host AcctJanus Developmental Services IncNoblesville, INUnrestricted general$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Cleveland-Cliffs FoundationOpportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INAnnual support$14,195apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationCultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INMember co-op matches$11,000apps.irs.gov
Magee-O'Connor Foundation Inc I/c/o MR Douglas E MillerAlliance IndustriesGarrett, INOperating expenses$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Trimas FoundationAlliance Industries IncGarrett, INGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ayres Foundation IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral funds$10,000apps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INCareer and Employment Programs$10,000apps.irs.gov
Oliver & Cunningham Fam Fdn-MainGoodwill Industries of Michiana IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationGreater Muncie Economic Development CorporationMuncie, INVision 2027 - Year 3 funds$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationGreater Muncie Economic Development CorporationMuncie, INTarget Industry Study$10,000apps.irs.gov
Oneamerica Foundation IncLatinas Welding GuildIndianapolis, INEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INGeneral donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndiana Construction Roundtable FDNIndianapolis, INSummer youth program$9,000apps.irs.gov
Peoples Charitable Foundation IncAlliance IndustriesGarrett, INContribution$8,000apps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INProgram specific support$8,000apps.irs.gov
American Woodmark Foundation IncThe Training Center IncMarion, INSupport transportation, student meals, program materials, insurance, rent and building maintenance$8,000apps.irs.gov
Hoover Family FoundationDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INFinancial literacy training program$7,500apps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INMatching Gift Donation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncTraining Center IncorporatedMarion, INGeneral donation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationJanus Developmental Services IncNoblesville, INAnnual support$6,600apps.irs.gov
McComis Charitable Foundation IncPlanting Possibilities IncHighland, INGeneral account$6,264apps.irs.gov
Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville Goodwill Industries IncEvansville, INNonprofit excellence$6,251apps.irs.gov
James R Duncan Trust Uw Fifth ThirdEvansville Goodwill Industries IncEvansville, INAnnual fund$6,250apps.irs.gov
The Brave Heart Foundation IncTeenworksIndianapolis, INCommunity support$6,000apps.irs.gov
John Rasch Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville Goodwill Industries IncEvansville, INProgram support$5,094apps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustDirectemployers InstituteIndianapolis, INSupport for Summer Youth Program Fund programming.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Brave Heart Foundation IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INCommunity support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INTo support the Stepping Out In Style reception for Dress For Success.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INAnnual support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Charitable FoundationGreater Muncie Economic DevelopmentMuncie, INEconomic development program funding$5,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncJanus Developmental Services IncNoblesville, INBuilding career pathways to$5,000apps.irs.gov
Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation inOpportunity Enterprises IncValparaiso, INOperating funds$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentTeenworksIndianapolis, INCharitable support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Everwise Foundation IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INTo support the TeenWorks Alumni Services Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
German American FoundationSouthern Indiana Resource Solutions IncBoonville, INGeneral charitable support$4,730apps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INStepping Out in Style Gala$3,500apps.irs.gov
Northwest Charitable FoundationDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INPearl society visionary membership$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Palmer Family FoundationJanus Developmental ServicesNoblesville, INGeneral fund$3,000apps.irs.gov
Michigan City Community Enrichment CorporationOpportunity Enterprises IncValparaiso, INEducational curriculumfor adults with disabilities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationCultivate Culinary School and Catering IncSouth Bend, INJob training$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncTeenworks IncIndianapolis, INSupport for annual fundraising event$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INEmployee matching gift(s)$2,000apps.irs.gov
Gregory L Gibson Charitable Foundation IncWabash Valley Goodwill Industries IncTerre Haute, INGeneral Support$2,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationDress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,383apps.irs.gov
John & Mary R Markle FoundationInstitute for Workforce Excellence IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationSouthern Indiana Resource Solutions IncBoonville, INGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Oscar Baur FoundationWabash Valley Goodwill IndustriesTerre Haute, INUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMicah 68 ProjectOaktown, INGeneral support$748apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOpportunity Enterprises IncValparaiso, INGeneral support$610apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCareer Learning and Employment Center for Veterans IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$340apps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncDress for Success IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$275apps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationAlzheimers Support Groups of Southeast Indiana IncWest Harrison, INCharitable contribution$260apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPlanting Possibilities IncHighland, INGeneral support$157apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWorking Adults Learning Lifelong Skills IncZionsville, INGeneral support$155apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBosma Industries for the Blind IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$152apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Arc Noble County Foundations IncAlbion, INGeneral support$140apps.irs.gov

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