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Elkhart foundations

There are 65foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Elkhartmetro area, including the cities of Elkhart and Goshen. Combined, these Elkhart metro foundationsemploy 52 people, earn more than $73 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $613 million.
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Types of foundations in Elkhart

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
48
$8,257,033
Grantmaking public charity foundations
7
$61,674,808
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
3
$119,413
Community foundations
3
$61,496,263
Foundation professional societies
1
$0
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Job trends for Elkhart foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
41
1-10
4
11-25
1
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Elkhart

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
32
$250k to $1M
10
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
0
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in Elkhart

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Community Foundation of Elkhart County (CFEC)

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is dedicated to transforming Elkhart County by advising donors of all types on charitable giving, awarding grants to effective nonprofit organizations and providing leadership to address critical needs.
Revenue
$58.8m
Assets
$461.3m
Employees
29
EIN
31-1255886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Noble County Community Foundation

The Noble County Community Foundation empowers students and enhances community initiatives through scholarships, grants, and youth philanthropy programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$36.9m
Employees
8
EIN
35-1827247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fourth Freedom Forum

The primary focus is the utilization of economic incentives and targeted sanctions to establish the rule of law, provide a reliable and humane system of enforcement, and promote international cooperation for the progress of civilized society.
Revenue
$814.5k
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
0
EIN
35-1546655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cripe Family Foundation

Cripe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Goshen, IN, which was founded in 2000 and most recently had $783,762 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$783.8k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2109635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crossroads United Way

Crossroads United Way mobilizes community support to enhance health, education, and financial stability for families in crisis across Elkhart, LaGrange, and Noble Counties.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
10
EIN
35-0953433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ruthmere Foundation

The Ruthmere Foundation is a private foundation located in Elkhart, Indiana. Its purpose is the preservation of the Ruthmere Museum and Havilah Beardsley House and their collections. It made two grants last year, one to the First Presbyterian Church.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$11.5m
Employees
1
EIN
32-0037914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bill Deputy Foundation

The Bill Deputy Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds the exempt purpose of the organization. Grantees include the Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc and others. The foundation made 40 grants last year.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
0
EIN
26-2480796
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midwest Musician S Collective

Midwest Musician S Collective is a private foundation in Elkhart, IN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3166595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tuttle Family Foundation

Indiana-based private foundation that primarily funds education and made two grants last year, including to Northwood High School.
Revenue
$41.0k
Assets
$8,415
Employees
0
EIN
26-2619460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spreuer Trust Fbo United Methodist

Trust supports Lagrange First United Methodist Church in Indiana through grants for charitable, religious and educational purposes.
Revenue
$74.4k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
27-6952682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jamies Journey Home

Jamies Journey Home is a private foundation in Elkhart, IN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-3124457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cowboy Ethics Indiana

Cowboy Ethics Indiana is a private foundation located in Nappanee, IN, with trustees John Reffett, James Kuhlenschmidt, and Linda Moudy.
Revenue
$4,500
Assets
$4,500
Employees
0
EIN
99-2680614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Fruits Foundation

First Fruits Foundation provides grants to charities supporting basic needs, locally and globally, aligned with Mennonite values.
Revenue
$128.5k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2049559
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sauder Stewardship Foundation

Sauder Stewardship Foundation supports Everence and Mennonite Foundations to impact the community, nation and world through charitable donations. Located in Goshen, IN.
Revenue
$163.1k
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2049490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forest RiverThor Community Foundation

Providing emergency financial assistance to employees of rv companies and contributing to other charitable organizations. Providing emergency financial assistance to employees of RV companies and contributing to other charitable organizations.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
0
EIN
46-5110020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

7th Indiana Light Artillery Re-Enactment Unit

7th Indiana Light Artillery Re-Enactment Unit is a private foundation in Wakarusa, IN that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4398453
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elkhart Chamber Foundation

Private foundation in Elkhart, IN. Funds charitable causes, including startup moxie program. Made one grant last year to Regional Innovation and Startup Education Inc.
Revenue
$12.3k
Assets
$218.6k
Employees
0
EIN
35-1612912
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lokra Foundation

Lokra Foundation is a private foundation in New Paris, IN that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2240246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Miller 8 Square Cemetery

Miller 8 Square Cemetery is a private foundation in Middlebury, IN that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-4070168
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rotors N Ribs

Rotors N Ribs is a Goshen, IN nonprofit that celebrates vertical aircraft and public education through an annual fly-in during the Americas Freedom Fest.
Revenue
$90.1k
Assets
$18.2k
Employees
0
EIN
92-2592392
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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