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John W Anderson Foundation: 212 grants to organizations, $14 million (tax year ended December 2025)

John W Anderson Foundation, a private foundation in Valparaiso, IN, paid 212 grants to organizations totaling $14,007,500 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 14, 2026. The largest was $4,560,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc in Portage, IN for operating.

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EIN
356070695
Based in
Valparaiso, IN
Assets
$358,731,128
Grants paid
$14,007,500
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed September 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202622579349100717. It reported $14,007,500 in grants paid; 212 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INOperating$4,560,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INOperatingEducation$900,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Northwest IndianaValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$550,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Charities GaryGary, INOperating$400,000apps.irs.gov
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INOperating$275,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INCapital$250,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperatingFood, agriculture and nutrition$250,000apps.irs.gov
Purdue University NorthwestHammond, INOperating$250,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads YMCACrown Point, INOperating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Lakeshore Public MediaMerrillville, INOperating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Opportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INOperatingEmployment$200,000apps.irs.gov
Tradewinds Services IncMerrillville, INOperating/capitalHealth care$200,000apps.irs.gov
Vna of NwiValparaiso, INOperating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$175,000apps.irs.gov
Ball State University FoundationMuncie, INCapitalEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Indiana Dba Center for PossibilitiesHobart, INOperating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana State University FoundationTerre Haute, INOperatingEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Ivy Tech FoundationValparaiso, INScholarships/operating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INScholarships$150,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Laporte CountyMichigan City, INOperating$125,000apps.irs.gov
Independent Colleges of IndianaIndianapolis, INScholarshipsEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
YWCA of Northwest IndianaGary, INOperating$120,000apps.irs.gov
Crisis Center IncGary, INOperating/capitalHuman services$115,000apps.irs.gov
Brothers Keeper IncorporatedGary, INOperating/capitalHousing and shelter$100,000apps.irs.gov
Center of Workforce InnovationsValparaiso, INOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gibault IncTerre Haute, INOperatingEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaChicago, ILOperatingYouth development$100,000apps.irs.gov
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNOperatingHealth care$100,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels of Northwest Indiana IncMerrillville, INOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Scouting America Pathway To Adventure CouncilChicago, ILOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society IncMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$85,000apps.irs.gov
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INEquipmentHealth care$82,000apps.irs.gov
Caring Place IncValparaiso, INOperating$80,000apps.irs.gov
Valpo Family YMCAValparaiso, INOperating$80,000apps.irs.gov
Calumet College of St JosephWhiting, INOperating$75,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Forum FoundationPortage, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$70,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperating$65,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Legal Services IncIndianapolis, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$65,000apps.irs.gov
Duneland Family YMCAChesterton, INOperating$60,000apps.irs.gov
Harold Hal Kelley Respite Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingHousing and shelter$60,000apps.irs.gov
Portage Township YMCAPortage, INOperating/capital$60,000apps.irs.gov
St Jude HouseCrown Point, INOperatingHousing and shelter$60,000apps.irs.gov
American Cancer Society IncIndianapolis, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
City Life CenterGary, INOperatingHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
CoactionValparaiso, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Family and Youth Services BureauValparaiso, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hilltop Neighborhood HouseValparaiso, INScholarshipsHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maac Foundation IncValparaiso, INCapitalPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$50,000apps.irs.gov
South Shore Arts IncMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Elka Child Educational Center IncGary, INEquipmentHuman services$40,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Porter CountyValparaiso, INCapital$40,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth OrganizationMerrillville, INOperatingYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
Sojourner Truth House IncGary, INOperating$40,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America Lasalle CouncilSouth Bend, INOperating$35,000apps.irs.gov
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOperatingEducation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Crown Point Community Foundation IncCrown Point, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Franciscan Health FoundationCrown Point, INOperating/equipment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Grace Beyond Borders Nwi IncEast Chicago, INOperatingHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest IndianaGary, INEquipment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice of the Calumet AreaMunster, INOperating/capitalHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
In-Pact IncCrown Point, INEquipment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Golf FoundationIndianapolis, INEquipmentRecreation and sports$30,000apps.irs.gov
Memorial Opera House FoundationValparaiso, INOperating/capitalArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Community Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Artistic Recovery IncChesterton, INOperatingMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Dunebrook IncMichigan City, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Families Anchored in Total HarmonyGary, INOperatingHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
First United Methodist ChurchCrown Point, INEquipment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Gabriels Horn CorporationValparaiso, INOperatingHousing and shelter$25,000apps.irs.gov
Haven House IncHammond, INOperatingHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Immanuel Lutheran ChurchValparaiso, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mental Health America of Northwest IndianaHammond, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
St Mary Medical CenterHobart, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation FDNValparaiso, INOperating/capital$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Heart AssociationIndianapolis, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Organ Transplant AssociationBloomington, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Christ Lutheran ChurchValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dressed for School IncValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian Church of Crown PointCrown Point, INEquipment$20,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Tots IncCedar Lake, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Horace Mann Ambridge Neighborhood Improvement OrgGary, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Bar Foundation IncIndianapolis, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Dunes Learning CenterChesterton, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INScholarshipsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Moraine House IncValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Aging and Community Services IncValparaiso, INCapital$20,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County PactValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Health SystemsMerrillville, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & NwiHines, ILOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Safe Coalition for Human Rights IncMunster, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Samaritan Counseling CenterMunster, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Share Foundation With the HandicappedLa Porte, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Shirley Heinze Land TrustValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Shults-Lewis Child & Family Services IncValparaiso, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Service Bureau of Laporte County IncLaporte, INOperating$18,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of Northwest Indiana IncGary, INEquipment$16,000apps.irs.gov
Art Barn School of Art IncValparaiso, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Benedictine Society of St BedePeru, ILScholarships$15,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GAOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough T1DChicago, ILOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Center for the HomelessSouth Bend, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest IndianaHammond, INScholarships/operatingEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chasing DreamsValparaiso, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chesterton Art CenterChesterton, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome NetworkHammond, INOperatingReligion-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens Concerned for the Homeless IncMichigan City, INOperatingHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Fellowship of Christian AthletesValparaiso, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Franciscan Health FoundationCrown Point, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Girls On the Run of Northwest IndianaGriffith, INOperatingYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, ILScholarshipsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Hebron United Methodist ChurchHebron, INEquipment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Home Team Valpo IncValparaiso, INCapitalHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Ballet TheatreMerrillville, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
International Community AllianceGary, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehab CenterChesterton, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Federation of Northwest IndianaMunster, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lubeznik Center for the ArtsMichigan City, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Miller Beach Arts and Creative District CDC LLCGary, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood Great NwhiakinkyIndianapolis, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Public Education Foundation of Valparaiso inValparaiso, INScholarships$15,000apps.irs.gov
Society of Innovators at PNWWestville, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Woodland Child Development Center IncHammond, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Family Community RenewalGary, INOperatingReligion-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$13,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Museum CorporationValparaiso, INOperating$12,000apps.irs.gov
West Side Theatre GuildGary, INOperating$11,000apps.irs.gov
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VAOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Andrean High SchoolMerrillville, INScholarships/operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arc of IndianaIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Beach Front Dance SchoolGary, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bishop Noll InstituteHammond, INCapital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bulldog Athletic Boosters IncCrown Point, INOperatingEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Call A RideHebron, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Edgewater Systems for Balanced LivingGary, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Exceptional Equestrians UnlimitedMerrillville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Family House IncValparaiso, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Geo FoundationIndianapolis, INScholarships$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hoosiers Feeding the HungryGarrett, INOperatingFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Dunes Great BanquetChesterton, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Interfaith Community Pads IncMichigan City, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Merrillville Rotary Club Charities Clothing Our ChildrenMerrillville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Milk BankIndianapolis, INOperatingHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
New Creation Men's CenterValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids FoundationSchererville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Special Education CooperativeCrown Point, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County GovernmentValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Respite Care Services IncHighland, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Restoring the Pride Educational Foundation IncLafayette, INScholarshipsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Save the DunesMichigan City, INOperating/capital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sheltered91Schererville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shriners Hospitals for Children ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Teresa of Avila Catholic Student CenterValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Theatre at the CenterMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Towle Performing Arts CompanyHammond, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
UncfIndianapolis, INScholarships$10,000apps.irs.gov
Youth for Christ - South PointeValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Theater Guild Dbachicago Street TheatreValparaiso, INOperating$8,500apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Gary Literacy CoalitionGary, INOperatingEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Les Turner Als FoundationSkokie, ILOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Gary Bathing Beach AquatoriumGary, INOperating$7,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Women in Need FoundationIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
Let's Talk About It Let's Do It Community OutreachGary, INOperating$7,000apps.irs.gov
Samaritan Counseling Centers IncMichigan City, INOperatingHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
CandidNew York, NYOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$6,000apps.irs.gov
Gary Historical and Cultural Society IncGary, INOperating$6,000apps.irs.gov
Union Township Dollars for ScholarsValparaiso, INScholarships$6,000apps.irs.gov
Alpha Chi CH- Kappa Alpha Theta Educ FDNWest Lafayette, INScholarships/operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Answer for Pregnancy Aid IncHobart, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GAOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cedar Lake Ministries IncCedar Lake, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
College Mentors for KidsIndianapolis, INOperatingEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Community Help Network IncCrown Point, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dental Lifeline Network - IndianaDenver, COOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Association Northwest IndianaSchererville, INEquipment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Hammond Community Services Dba Community Services of Northwest IndiHammond, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Humane IndianaHighland, INOperatingAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of HobartHobart, INOperatingAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of ChicagoChicago, ILOperatingInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Life Treatment CentersSouth Bend, INEquipmentMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lifeline Inc Dba Lifeline PilotsPeoria, ILOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation IncCarmel, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
National Children's Cancer SocietySt Louis, MOOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Our Greater GoodValparaiso, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pink Ribbon Society IncMerillville, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
Real Services IncSouth Bend, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rebuilding Together - DunelandChesterton, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Performing Arts CompanyPortage, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
School City of HobartHobart, INEquipment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Special Olympics IndianaIndianapolis, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Sport Youth Foundation IncGary, INOperatingRecreation and sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Agnes Adult Day Service CenterValparaiso, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Creative CouncilValparaiso, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation IncWhiting, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Illinois Spina Bifida AssociationChicago, ILOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$4,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Association of School PrincipalsIndianapolis, INOperatingEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Assoc for Handicapped Children & AdultsValparaiso, INEquipment$4,000apps.irs.gov
Independent Cat SocietyWestville, INOperatingAnimal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
North Coast Cultural Association IncChesterton, INEquipmentArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Nwi K9 Search and Recovery IncMorocco, INEquipment$3,000apps.irs.gov
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$3,000apps.irs.gov
Chesterton High SchoolChesterton, INOperating/equipment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Society of St Vincent Depaul Holy Spirit WinfieldWinfield, INEquipment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Portage Live EntertainmentPortage, INOperating$1,500apps.irs.gov
Cedar Lake Historical AssociationCedar Lake, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Congregations of MerrillvilleMerillville, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lakeshore Community ConcertsHammond, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Your Next Chapter Dba Eastland Disaster Historical SocietyArlington Heights, ILOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 5, 2025, IRS object ID 202523099349100242. It reported $13,028,500 in grants paid; 218 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana IncPortage, INOperating$4,380,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INScholarshipsEducation$520,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Northwest IndianaValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Charities GaryGary, INOperating$400,000apps.irs.gov
Opportunity EnterprisesValparaiso, INOperatingEmployment$275,000apps.irs.gov
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INOperating$275,000apps.irs.gov
Purdue University NorthwestHammond, INOperating$250,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Michigan CityMichigan City, INOperating$210,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads YMCACrown Point, INOperating$200,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$175,000apps.irs.gov
Tradewinds Services IncMerrillville, INOperating/capitalHealth care$175,000apps.irs.gov
Ball State University FoundationMuncie, INCapitalEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Indiana Dba Center for PossibilitiesHobart, INOperating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperatingFood, agriculture and nutrition$150,000apps.irs.gov
Gibault IncTerre Haute, INOperatingEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana State University FoundationTerre Haute, INOperatingEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Ivy Tech FoundationValparaiso, INScholarships/operating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Lakeshore Public MediaMerrillville, INOperating$150,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, INScholarships$150,000apps.irs.gov
Independent Colleges of IndianaIndianapolis, INScholarshipsEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
YWCA of Northwest IndianaGary, INOperating$120,000apps.irs.gov
Crisis Center IncGary, INOperating/capitalHuman services$115,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America Pathway To Adventure CouncilChicago, ILOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Brothers Keeper IncorporatedGary, INOperating/capitalHousing and shelter$100,000apps.irs.gov
Center of Workforce InnovationsValparaiso, INOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaChicago, ILOperatingYouth development$100,000apps.irs.gov
Harold Hal Kelley Respite Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingHousing and shelter$100,000apps.irs.gov
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNOperatingHealth care$100,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels of Northwest Indiana IncMerrillville, INOperating$100,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Symphony Society IncMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$85,000apps.irs.gov
Caring Place IncValparaiso, INOperating$80,000apps.irs.gov
Valpo Family YMCAValparaiso, INOperating$80,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross of Northwest IndianaMerrillville, INOperating$75,000apps.irs.gov
Calumet College of St JosephWhiting, INOperating$75,000apps.irs.gov
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INEquipmentHealth care$70,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Forum FoundationPortage, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$70,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Legal Services IncIndianapolis, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$60,000apps.irs.gov
Legacy FoundationMerrillville, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$60,000apps.irs.gov
Portage Township YMCAPortage, INOperating/capital$60,000apps.irs.gov
St Jude HouseCrown Point, INOperatingHousing and shelter$60,000apps.irs.gov
American Cancer Society IncIndianapolis, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Duneland Family YMCAChesterton, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Family and Youth Services BureauValparaiso, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Maac Foundation IncValparaiso, INCapitalPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$50,000apps.irs.gov
South Shore Arts IncMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Parks and Recreation FDNValparaiso, INOperating/capital$50,000apps.irs.gov
Vna of NwiValparaiso, INOperating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Franciscan Health FoundationCrown Point, INOperating$45,000apps.irs.gov
Hilltop Neighborhood HouseValparaiso, INScholarshipsHuman services$45,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Catholic Youth OrganizationMerrillville, INOperatingYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
Lasalle Counsil Inc Boy Scouts of AmericaSouth Bend, INOperating$35,000apps.irs.gov
Sojourner Truth House IncGary, INOperating$35,000apps.irs.gov
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOperatingEducation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Crown Point Community Foundation IncCrown Point, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Elka Child Educational Center IncGary, INEquipmentHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Grace Beyond Borders Nwi IncEast Chicago, INOperatingHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest IndianaGary, INEquipment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity of Porter CountyValparaiso, INCapital$30,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice of the Calumet AreaMunster, INOperating/capitalHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
In-Pact IncCrown Point, INEquipment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Memorial Opera House FoundationValparaiso, INOperating/capitalArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Community Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Dba Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, ILOperating$30,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Golf FoundationIndianapolis, INEquipmentRecreation and sports$27,000apps.irs.gov
Artistic Recovery IncChesterton, INOperatingMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ascension Saint Mary and Elizabeth Medical CenterHobart, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
City Life CenterGary, INOperatingHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Families Anchored in Total HarmonyGary, INOperatingHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Horace Mann Ambridge Neighborhood Improvement OrgGary, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Immanuel Lutheran Church Food PantryValparaiso, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mental Health America of Northwest IndianaHammond, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INOperating$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Heart AssociationIndianapolis, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Organ Transplant AssociationBloomington, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dunebrook IncMichigan City, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
First Presbyterian Church of Crown PointCrown Point, INEquipment$20,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Tots IncCedar Lake, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Bar Foundation IncIndianapolis, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Dunes Learning CenterChesterton, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Miller Beach Arts and Creative District CDC LLCGary, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Moraine House IncValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County PactValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Health SystemsMerrillville, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & NwiHines, ILOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Safe Coalition for Human Rights IncMunster, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Samaritan Counseling CenterMunster, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Share Foundation With the HandicappedLa Porte, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Shirley Heinze Land TrustValparaiso, INOperating$20,000apps.irs.gov
Shults-Lewis Child & Family Services IncValparaiso, INOperatingHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
First United Methodist ChurchCrown Point, INEquipment$18,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Service Bureau of Laporte County IncLaporte, INOperating$18,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of Northwest Indiana IncGary, INEquipment$16,000apps.irs.gov
Art Barn School of Art IncValparaiso, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GAOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough T1DChicago, ILOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Center for the HomelessSouth Bend, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest IndianaHammond, INScholarships/operatingEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Citizens Concerned for the Homeless IncMichigan City, INOperatingHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
CoactionValparaiso, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Dismas House of IndianaSouth Bend, INOperatingCrime and legal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Dressed for School IncValparaiso, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Fellowship of Christian AthletesValparaiso, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-MichianaFort Wayne, INOperatingYouth development$15,000apps.irs.gov
Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, ILScholarshipsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Hebron United Methodist ChurchHebron, INEquipment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Ballet TheatreMerrillville, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
International Community AllianceGary, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehab CenterChesterton, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood Great NwhiakinkyIndianapolis, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Aging and Community Services IncValparaiso, INCapital$15,000apps.irs.gov
Public Education Foundation of Valparaiso inValparaiso, INScholarships$15,000apps.irs.gov
Society of Innovators at PNWWestville, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
St Bede AcademyPeru, ILScholarships/operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana IncMunster, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Woodland Child Development Center IncHammond, INOperating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Family Community RenewalGary, INOperatingReligion-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Service Bureau of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INOperatingHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Foundation IncValparaiso, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$12,500apps.irs.gov
Porter County Museum FoundationValparaiso, INOperating$12,000apps.irs.gov
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VAOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Andrean High SchoolMerrillville, INScholarships/operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Arc of IndianaIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Beach Front Dance SchoolGary, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bishop Noll InstituteHammond, INCapital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bulldog Athletic Boosters IncCrown Point, INOperatingEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Chasing DreamsValparaiso, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Chesterton Art CenterChesterton, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome NetworkHammond, INOperatingReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Exceptional Equestrians UnlimitedMerrillville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Forest Ridge AcademySchererville, INEquipmentEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Girls On the Run of Northwest IndianaGriffith, INOperatingYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Education Opportunities FoundationIndianapolis, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Historical Society of Ogden DunesOgden Dunes, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Home Team Valpo IncValparaiso, INCapitalHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hoosiers Feeding the HungryGarrett, INOperatingFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Dunes Great BanquetChesterton, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Interfaith Community Pads IncMichigan City, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lubeznik Center for the ArtsMichigan City, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Michiana Public Broadcasting CorporationwnitSouth Bend, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Milk BankIndianapolis, INOperatingHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
New Creation Men's CenterValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids FoundationSchererville, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Indiana Special Education CoopCrown Point, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County GovernmentValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Parks FoundationValparaiso, INCapitalRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Respite Care Services IncHighland, INOperatingHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Restoring the Pride Educational Foundation IncLafayette, INScholarshipsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Save the DunesMichigan City, INOperating/capital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shriners Hospitals for Children ChicagoChicago, ILOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Society of St Vincent de Paul Holy Spirit Winfield IndianaWinfield, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Theatre at the CenterMunster, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Youth for Christ - South PointeValparaiso, INOperating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Merrillville Rotary Club Charities Clothing Our ChildrenMerrillville, INOperating$9,000apps.irs.gov
Call A RideHebron, INOperatingHuman services$8,000apps.irs.gov
Community Theater Guild Dbachicago Street TheatreValparaiso, INOperating$8,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationChicago, ILOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Family House IncValparaiso, INOperatingHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Gary Literacy CoalitionGary, INOperatingEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Les Turner Als FoundationSkokie, ILOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Samaritan Counseling Centers IncMichigan City, INOperatingHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
West Side Theatre GuildGary, INOperating$7,500apps.irs.gov
Indiana Women in Need FoundationIndianapolis, INOperatingHuman services$7,000apps.irs.gov
Let's Talk About It Let's Do It Community OutreachGary, INOperating$7,000apps.irs.gov
Society for the Restoration of the Gary Bathing Beach AquatoriumGary, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$7,000apps.irs.gov
North Coast Cultural Association IncChesterton, INEquipmentArts, culture and humanities$6,500apps.irs.gov
CandidNew York, NYOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$6,000apps.irs.gov
Gary Historical and Cultural Society IncGary, INOperating$6,000apps.irs.gov
St Teresa of Avila Catholic Student CenterValparaiso, INOperating$6,000apps.irs.gov
Union Township Dollars for ScholarsValparaiso, INScholarships$6,000apps.irs.gov
African American Achievers Youth Corps IncGary, INCapitalEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alpha Chi CH- Kappa Alpha Theta Educ FDNWest Lafayette, INScholarships/operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Answer for Pregnancy Aid IncHobart, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GAOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cedar Lake Ministries IncCedar Lake, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
College Mentors for KidsIndianapolis, INOperatingEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Community Help Network IncCrown Point, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dental Lifeline Network - IndianaDenver, COOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana IncSchererville, INCapital & equipment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Edgewater Systems for Balanced LivingGary, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill Industries of Michiana IncSouth Bend, INOperatingEmployment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Hammond Community Services Dba Community Services of Northwest IndiHammond, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Humane IndianaHighland, INOperatingAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of HobartHobart, INOperatingAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Philanthropy AllianceIndianapolis, INOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of ChicagoChicago, ILOperatingInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Life Treatment CentersSouth Bend, INEquipmentMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lifeline Inc Dba Lifeline PilotsPeoria, ILOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Logan Community ResourcesSouth Bend, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation IncCarmel, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
National Children's Cancer SocietySt Louis, MOOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northern in Historical Society (museum)South Bend, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Our Greater GoodValparaiso, INOperatingCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pink Ribbon Society IncMerillville, INOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$5,000apps.irs.gov
Real Services IncSouth Bend, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rebuilding Together - DunelandChesterton, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rebuilding Together of South Lake County IncCrown Point, INOperatingHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Performing Arts CompanyPortage, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
School City of HobartHobart, INEquipment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Special Olympics IndianaIndianapolis, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Sport Youth Foundation IncGary, INOperatingRecreation and sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Agnes Adult Day Service CenterValparaiso, INOperating$5,000apps.irs.gov
True North Training StablesChesterton, INOperatingMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Valparaiso Creative Council IncValparaiso, INOperatingArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Illinois Spina Bifida AssociationChicago, ILOperatingDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$4,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana Association of School PrincipalsIndianapolis, INOperatingEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Porter County Assoc for Handicapped Children & AdultsValparaiso, INEquipment$4,000apps.irs.gov
Independent Cat SocietyWestville, INOperatingAnimal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCOperatingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$3,000apps.irs.gov
Piney Woods SchoolPiney Woods, MSScholarshipsEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
Chesterton High SchoolChesterton, INOperating/equipment$1,500apps.irs.gov
Portage Live EntertainmentPortage, INOperating$1,500apps.irs.gov
Lakeshore Community ConcertsHammond, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Cedar Lake Historical Association IncCedar Lake, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Congregations of Merrillville IncMerillville, INOperating$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Indiana$25,909,500
Illinois$816,500
Minnesota$200,000
Georgia$40,000
Virginia$20,000
District of Columbia$16,000
New York$12,000
Colorado$10,000

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Updated September 14, 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.