34 private foundations reported community & economic development grants in Indiana on their IRS Form 990-PF filings for tax years 2023–2025. Historical giving records — not an open application portal.
Themes are derived from the free-text purpose each foundation wrote on its own Part XV filing, so a grant is classified by what the funder said it was for. Grants paid directly to named individuals are excluded from recipient counts and tables.
Across tax years 2023–2025, 34 private foundations reported 150 grants for community & economic development totaling $4,040,989 to 143 organizations in Indiana. The most-funded Indiana communities were Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville. Gates Foundation reported the most community & economic development giving — $744,022 across 1 grant. The median grant was $6,747.
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| Foundation | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | 1 | $744,022 |
| Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc | 7 | $600,936 |
| The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | 79 | $577,750 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | 5 | $342,500 |
| 8020 Foundation Trust | 3 | $316,365 |
| Summit Legacy Foundation Inc | 2 | $257,500 |
| Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation | 1 | $250,000 |
| OneAmerica Foundation Inc | 18 | $210,000 |
| Elevance Health Foundation Inc | 1 | $180,000 |
| Whispering FOX Foundation | 1 | $149,000 |
| City on a Hill Foundation | 4 | $97,500 |
| Theda and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation Inc | 1 | $50,000 |
| Recipient | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Purdue University | 1 | $744,022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne | 1 | $255,000 |
| Blue Jacket | 1 | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Huntington COU | 1 | $250,000 |
| Memorial Community Development Corporation | 1 | $210,000 |
| Wellness Council of Indiana | 1 | $180,000 |
| Trustees of Indiana University | 2 | $165,000 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | 1 | $149,000 |
| Community Foundation Alliance | 1 | $114,686 |
| Nonprofit Benefits Consortium Inc | 1 | $100,000 |
| Office of Research Administration | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of | 1 | $100,000 |
| City of Evansville | 1 | $71,250 |
| Community Foundation of Dekalb Coun | 1 | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Inc | 1 | $50,000 |
34 private foundations reported community & economic development grants in Indiana on their IRS Form 990-PF filings, totaling $4,040,989. The largest by reported dollars were Gates Foundation, Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc, The Brave Heart Foundation Inc. These are historical filings, not open application portals — check each foundation's own guidelines before approaching them.
143 distinct organizations appear as recipients in Indiana, led by Trustees of Purdue University, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Blue Jacket. Grants paid directly to named individuals are excluded from these figures.
The median reported community & economic development grant in Indiana was $6,747, and the largest single reported grant was $744,022. Amounts are as reported by the filing foundation for a historical tax year.
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Source: public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings (tax years 2023–2025). Theme classification is derived from the funder’s own purpose text and is a summary, not a legal categorization. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with any foundation listed.
