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Who funds public and societal benefit in Indiana: 70 foundations, $5.6 million in grants

70 private foundations paid 139 grants totaling $5,624,673 to public and societal benefit 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 $4,128,800 in 6 grants.

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Cause
Public and societal benefit
Recipients in
Indiana
Foundations
70
Grants
139
Total granted
$5,624,673

Foundations that funded public and societal benefit in Indiana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN6$4,128,800$3,000,000Team Red White & Blue IncCapacity bldg-natl military serv orgapps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndianapolis, IN3$450,000$250,000Center for Leadership Development IncStrengthening communities through education, equity and stemapps.irs.gov
Lacy FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$105,200$105,200Leadership IndianapolisGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$100,000$100,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentSupport for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Mattersapps.irs.gov
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise Johnson Foundation IncBoonville, IN1$85,000$85,000Mission First IncCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$75,000$75,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentEducationapps.irs.gov
First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation IncJeffersonville, IN1$75,000$75,000Leadership Southern IndianaEducationalapps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN2$50,400$50,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentSupport to help students select and prepare for the pathways they choose for traditional college or vocational routes to employment.apps.irs.gov
John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL1$50,000$50,000Team Red White & BlueVeteransapps.irs.gov
Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable TrustMuncie, IN1$45,000$45,000Shafer Leadership AcademyPayment 3 of 3apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE1$35,000$35,000Care UniversityGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN2$32,500$25,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hoosier Sudz Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$25,000$25,000Welcome Home Vietnam VeteransGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN3$25,000$12,500Center for Leadership DevelopmentTo support the Center for Leadership Development's 45th Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholars Galaapps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundLittle Rock, AR1$25,000$25,000Team Red White and BlueGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
David P Sheetz FoundationIndianapolis, IN2$20,000$10,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentGeneralapps.irs.gov
Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation IncHarrison, NY1$20,000$20,000Team Red White & Blue IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Future Keys Foundation IncCarmel, IN1$20,000$20,000Indy Honor FlightGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Miter Charitable FoundationHarrisburg, PA1$20,000$20,000Team Red White and Blue IncSupportapps.irs.gov
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable TrustMunster, IN1$20,000$20,000The 1441 FoundationOperating fundsapps.irs.gov
The William Penn FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$20,000$20,000Roots Indianapolis IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX2$15,000$10,000Honor Flight of Southern Indiana IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Sia Foundation IncLafayette, IN1$14,252$14,252Combat CookiesGrant for building supplies for community spaceapps.irs.gov
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$10,000$10,000Warrior 110 IncorporatedGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Hoover Family FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentGuidance counseling and tutoringapps.irs.gov
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation IncSpencerville, IN1$10,000$10,000One K9General supportapps.irs.gov
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000Howard County Vietnam Veterans OrganizationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Kroger Co FoundationCincinnati, OH1$10,000$10,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Swisher Foundation Inc Co Jeffrey BodkinIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000Indy Honor FlightGeneralapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA53$7,647$1,519Marine Raider FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Andi Collins FoundationLaguna Beach, CA1$7,595$7,595Marine Raider FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Elkhart Chamber FoundationElkhart, IN1$5,000$5,000Care UniversityGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
George and Frances Ball FoundationMuncie, IN1$5,000$5,000Shafer Leadership AcademyStrategic planning process supportapps.irs.gov
Katharine B Sutphin Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Friends of Belmont BeachOperating grantapps.irs.gov
Nexstar Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Honor Flight Northeast Indiana IncAble to make goals and missionapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000Honor Flight Northeast Indiana IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Plym FoundationSouth Bend, IN1$5,000$5,000Get Wet for A VetGeneral useapps.irs.gov
The Rick's Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Indy Honor FlightTransportation to veteransapps.irs.gov
Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN1$5,000$5,000Carmel Civility Foundation IncUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
Watersite FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Witz Family FoundationOak Brook, IL1$4,000$4,000Marine Raider FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation IncFenton, MO1$3,861$3,861Columbus Bike Co-Op IncBikes for local childrenapps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN2$3,500$2,500Melanated Leaders IncD&i whmapps.irs.gov
Global Special Operations Forces Foundation CorporationSt Petersburg, FL1$2,935$2,935Marine Raider FoundationFinal Donation of Fiscal year 2025apps.irs.gov
The Semler Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$2,900$2,900Center for Leadership Development IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$2,500$2,500Center for Leadership DevelopmentSupport college fairapps.irs.gov
Griffith Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$2,500$2,500Center for Leadership DevelopmentContribution to general fundapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY4$2,170$2,000Ruralurban Philanthropy IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Awa Family FoundationThe Plains, VA1$2,000$2,000Marine Raider FoundationBenevolent support to active dutyapps.irs.gov
Clune Cares Foundation IncChicago, IL1$2,000$2,000Team Red White and BlueGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$2,000$2,000Combat Cookies IncMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Marni McKinney FoundationIndianapolis, IN1$2,000$2,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentSupport annual fund for youth developmentapps.irs.gov
A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable TrustSouth Bend, IN1$1,900$1,900Michiana Leadership CenterLeadership sbmapps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationIrving, TX1$1,500$1,500Honor Flight of Southern Indiana IncCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
John and Carma Habig Foundation IncJasper, IN1$1,000$1,000Honor Flight of Southern IndianaUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
McKinney Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$1,000$1,000Center for Leadership DevelopmentTo foster the advancement of minority youth in central indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attaiapps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Honor Flight of Southern Indiana IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$1,000$1,000Team Red White & Blue IncEmployee helping handsapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$1,000$1,000Marine Raider FoundationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH1$700$700Step Up 4 IncCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncMerrill, WI1$500$500Center for Leadership Development44th annual minority achievers awards & scholarship galaapps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN1$308$308Center for Leadership Development IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Whiskey River Charitable FoundationWilson, WY1$258$258Team Red White and BlueGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Avalon Nature Preserve IncStony Brook, NY1$208$208Team Red White & Blue IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable FoundationLawrenceburg, IN1$200$2001 VoiceUnrestricted contributionapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$200$200Marine Raider FoundationMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Grennes Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$100$100Indy Honor FlightHonor flight program support in memory of family friend Jack Selby.apps.irs.gov
The O-I Charities FoundationPerrysburg, OH1$25$25Honor Flight Northeast Indiana IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$14$14Marine Raider FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Lilly Endowment IncTeam Red White & Blue IncFloyds Knobs, INCapacity bldg-natl military serv org$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INGeneral operating support$1,100,000apps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationCenter for Leadership Development IncIndianapolis, INStrengthening communities through education, equity and stem$250,000apps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndianapolis Public Transportation Foundation IncIndianapolis, INSupport of charitable efforts to bring accessible mobility to all$150,000apps.irs.gov
Lacy FoundationLeadership IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$105,200apps.irs.gov
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INSupport for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters$100,000apps.irs.gov
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise Johnson Foundation IncMission First IncNewburgh, INCharitable contribution$85,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation IncLeadership Southern IndianaSellersburg, INEducational$75,000apps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INSupport to help students select and prepare for the pathways they choose for traditional college or vocational routes to employment.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndy Black Professionals IncIndianapolis, INOperational grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
John and Daria Barry FoundationTeam Red White & BlueFloyds Knobs, INVeterans$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation Charitable TrustShafer Leadership AcademyMuncie, INPayment 3 of 3$45,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationCare UniversityElkhart, INGeneral & Unrestricted$35,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Riggs Benevolent FundTeam Red White and BlueFloyds Knobs, INGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hoosier Sudz Foundation IncWelcome Home Vietnam VeteransIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Future Keys Foundation IncIndy Honor FlightPlainfield, INGeneral purposes$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncLeadership IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN2025 get on board$20,000apps.irs.gov
The William Penn FoundationRoots Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation IncTeam Red White & Blue IncFloyds Knobs, INGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Miter Charitable FoundationTeam Red White and Blue IncFloyds Knobs, INSupport$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable TrustThe 1441 FoundationLowell, INOperating funds$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sia Foundation IncCombat CookiesDayton, INGrant for building supplies for community space$14,252apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INTo support the Center for Leadership Development's 45th Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholars Gala$12,500apps.irs.gov
David P Sheetz FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hoover Family FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INGuidance counseling and tutoring$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Kroger Co FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INOrganization's charitable purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INTo support the 44th Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala$10,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHonor Flight of Southern Indiana IncEvansville, INGeneral donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation IncHoward County Vietnam Veterans OrganizationGreentown, INUnrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Swisher Foundation Inc Co Jeffrey BodkinIndy Honor FlightPlainfield, INGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
David P Sheetz FoundationLeadership IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation IncOne K9Fort Wayne, INGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation IncWarrior 110 IncorporatedFranklin, INGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Andi Collins FoundationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INCharitable$7,595apps.irs.gov
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationIndianapolis Public Transportation Foundation IncIndianapolis, INMobility access fund$7,500apps.irs.gov
Elkhart Chamber FoundationCare UniversityElkhart, INGeneral Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation IncCarmel Civility Foundation IncCarmel, INUnrestricted donation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bowen Engineering Corporation EndowmentCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INCharitable support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Watersite FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Katharine B Sutphin Foundation IncFriends of Belmont BeachIndianapolis, INOperating grant$5,000apps.irs.gov
Plym FoundationGet Wet for A VetSouth Bend, INGeneral use$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nexstar Charitable FoundationHonor Flight Northeast Indiana IncHuntertown, INAble to make goals and mission$5,000apps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncHonor Flight Northeast Indiana IncHuntertown, INGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Rick's Family Foundation IncIndy Honor FlightPlainfield, INTransportation to veterans$5,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncShafer Leadership AcademyMuncie, INGeneral donation$5,000apps.irs.gov
George and Frances Ball FoundationShafer Leadership AcademyMuncie, INStrategic planning process support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INEmployee matching gift(s)$4,950apps.irs.gov
The Witz Family FoundationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INCharitable$4,000apps.irs.gov
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation IncColumbus Bike Co-Op IncColumbus, INBikes for local children$3,861apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INMinority achievers awards & gala$3,750apps.irs.gov
Global Special Operations Forces Foundation CorporationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INFinal Donation of Fiscal year 2025$2,935apps.irs.gov
The Semler Family Foundation IncCenter for Leadership Development IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$2,900apps.irs.gov
Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INSupport college fair$2,500apps.irs.gov
Griffith Family Foundation IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INContribution to general fund$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndy Black Professionals IncIndianapolis, INTo support 3rd Annual AfroBall Indy 2024$2,500apps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncMelanated Leaders IncIndianapolis, IND&i whm$2,500apps.irs.gov
Marni McKinney FoundationCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INSupport annual fund for youth development$2,000apps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationCombat Cookies IncDayton, INMatching gift$2,000apps.irs.gov
Awa Family FoundationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INBenevolent support to active duty$2,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationRuralurban Philanthropy IncCamden, INMatching contribution (general operating support)$2,000apps.irs.gov
Clune Cares Foundation IncTeam Red White and BlueFloyds Knobs, INGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable TrustMichiana Leadership CenterSouth Bend, INLeadership sbm$1,900apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INGeneral support$1,519apps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationHonor Flight of Southern Indiana IncEvansville, INCharitable contribution$1,500apps.irs.gov
McKinney Family Foundation IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, INTo foster the advancement of minority youth in central indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attai$1,000apps.irs.gov
John and Carma Habig Foundation IncHonor Flight of Southern IndianaEvansville, INUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
TLGC FoundationHonor Flight of Southern Indiana IncEvansville, INGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncLet Them TalkIndianapolis, INSponsorship$1,000apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INOther civic / community$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationTeam Red White & Blue IncFloyds Knobs, INEmployee helping hands$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFreedom Riders of Indiana Chapter 4Muncie, INGeneral support$963apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMilitary With PTSD IncEvansville, INGeneral support$898apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIndy Honor FlightPlainfield, INGeneral support$833apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationStep Up 4 IncWhiting, INCorporate donation$700apps.irs.gov
Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation IncCenter for Leadership DevelopmentIndianapolis, IN44th annual minority achievers awards & scholarship gala$500apps.irs.gov
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustFriends of Belmont BeachIndianapolis, INEmployee Matching Gift Program$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLutheran Military Veterans and Families MinistriesFort Wayne, INGeneral support$328apps.irs.gov
Maurer Family Foundation IncCenter for Leadership Development IncIndianapolis, INGeneral fund$308apps.irs.gov
Whiskey River Charitable FoundationTeam Red White and BlueFloyds Knobs, INGeneral Purpose$258apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHonor Flight Northeast Indiana IncHuntertown, INGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Avalon Nature Preserve IncTeam Red White & Blue IncFloyds Knobs, INGeneral support$208apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMarine Riders Michiana IncElkhart, INGeneral support$207apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationResilience Racing FoundationAvon, INGeneral support$201apps.irs.gov
Civista Charitable Foundation Fka Ucb Charitable Foundation1 VoiceAurora, INUnrestricted contribution$200apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncMarine Raider FoundationFishers, INMatching gifts$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHonor Flight of Southern Indiana IncEvansville, INGeneral support$191apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCare UniversityElkhart, INGeneral support$185apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Leadership Development IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$175apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrothers for Veterans IncIreland, INGeneral support$133apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOn Edens Wings Foundation IncVincennes, INGeneral support$126apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCaring Clothing CoopNew Carlisle, INGeneral support$107apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIndianapolis Public Transportation Foundation IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$100apps.irs.gov
Grennes Foundation IncIndy Honor FlightPlainfield, INHonor flight program support in memory of family friend Jack Selby.$100apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncLeadership IndianapolisIndianapolis, INEmployee matching gift(s)$100apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationSea Sisters IncCrown Point, INMatching contribution (general operating support)$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCombat Cookies IncDayton, INGeneral support$93apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIndiana Spirit of 45Martinsville, INGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCombat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 14-6Fort Wayne, INGeneral support$87apps.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.