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Indiana foundations

There are 3,022 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Indiana. Combined, these Hoosier foundations employ 6,652 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $143 billion.
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Types of foundations in Indiana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,185
 
$9,618,429,105
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
377
 
$7,948,671,625
Community foundations
 
150
 
$1,203,097,916
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
100
 
$2,532,621
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
55
 
$32,174,985
Corporate foundations
 
39
 
$3,064,558,194
Foundation professional societies
 
10
 
$1,982,956
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
6
 
$706,235
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$102,331
Foundation research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Indiana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Indianapolis
 
1,111
 
$14,990,391,983
Evansville
 
288
 
$123,812,485
Chicago, IL
 
240
 
$1,168,475,747
Fort Wayne
 
223
 
$213,936,593
South Bend
 
162
 
$198,150,375
Louisville, KY
 
112
 
$103,555,490
Lafayette, IN
 
108
 
$51,989,134
Muncie
 
75
 
$55,015,880
Bloomington, IN
 
67
 
$51,019,569
Terre Haute
 
63
 
$56,021,165
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Job trends for Indiana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,674
1-10
 
155
11-25
 
32
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Indiana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,412
$250k to $1M
 
277
$1M to $5M
 
178
$5M to $25M
 
100
$25M to $100M
 
21
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of foundations in Indiana

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1-20 of 3,022

Legacy Foundation

Building a culture of philanthropy across generations that will positively transform Lake County. Legacy is the enduring cornerstone organization that helps donors and partners fulfill their collective dreams.
Revenue
$43.1m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
14
EIN
35-1872803
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust

The Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust is a private foundation that supports the Food Bank of Merrillville. It made 19 grants last year and is located in Highland, IN.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
0
EIN
26-6158755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundations of East Chicago

Foundations of East Chicago enhances community life by funding education, health, and safety initiatives through grants and scholarships, supported by local partnerships.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
5
EIN
20-8445003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation

The PCGCNF is a public benefit corporation that carries out charitable, scientific, and educational purposes to benefit Porter County.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$192.8m
Employees
0
EIN
81-1539044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John W. Anderson Foundation

The John W. Anderson Foundation is a private foundation located in Valparaiso, IN that made 249 grants last year. Grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc. Trustees are William N Vinovich, Bruce W Wargo, Charles W Conover.
Revenue
$43.8m
Assets
$325.3m
Employees
4
EIN
35-6070695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation

The Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Merrillville, IN. It made 12 grants last year and is supported by the Dean V White Trust.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$766.3m
Employees
2
EIN
35-2015808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Community Foundation promotes and supports the community through grants for projects and assistance to county residents.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$110.5m
Employees
11
EIN
35-2000788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Powers Health (CFNI)

Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, (CFNI) is organization that provides leadership and resources for the enhancement of health and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
Revenue
$208.5m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
1,071
EIN
31-1128781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Decatur County Community Foundation

Decatur County's foundation encourages and distributes charitable contributions to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1870979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue River Foundation

The Blue River Foundation fuels philanthropy to improve Shelby County, connecting donors and nonprofits while awarding grants and scholarships for education, health, arts, and services.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$62.3m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1756331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lilly Endowment

Lilly Endowment is a private foundation in Indianapolis funding matching gifts, youth programs, teacher fellowships, preaching initiatives, and Indy opportunity enhancement.
Revenue
$5.1b
Assets
$105.9b
Employees
55
EIN
35-0868122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lumina Foundation for Education

Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis, committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. Their goal is to prepare people for informed citizenship and for success in a global economy.
Revenue
$85.4m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
63
EIN
35-1813228
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tipton County Foundation (TCF)

TCF works to develop broad support, contributions from many separate, unrelated donors with diverse charitable interests in the community.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$59.4m
Employees
5
EIN
31-1175045
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Hancock County

Community Foundation of Hancock County encourages philanthropy by distributing charitable grants and scholarships.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$77.5m
Employees
9
EIN
35-1837729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison County Community Foundation Incorporated

Madison County Community Foundation Incorporated stewards charitable funds and awards grants to strengthen arts, education, health, human services, economic development, and civic life.
Revenue
$12.6m
Assets
$36.5m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1859959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goodwill Legacy Group Foundation

Goodwill Foundation raises funds to support Goodwill and GEI programs in Central and Southern Indiana under the leadership of Matt Fortney.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$72.9m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7148440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF)

The Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF) builds bridges to support the future of Montgomery County. To be a proactive leader facilitating strategic philanthropy and inspiring creative collaboration in the community.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$70.9m
Employees
9
EIN
35-1836315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Advanced Philanthropy

Philanthropy foundation that advances medical research and emergency services, supports children's health, and connects donors with funding needs.
Revenue
$39.3m
Assets
$142.6m
Employees
0
EIN
27-3308754
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hendricks County Community Foundation

Empowering Hendricks County by distributing scholarships and grants to individuals, families, and charitable organizations for lasting community impact.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$30.8m
Employees
8
EIN
35-1878973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Indianapolis Foundation

The Indianapolis Foundation mobilizes people, ideas, and investment to make an Indianapolis community where all individuals have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential, no matter place, race, or identity.
Revenue
$130.0m
Assets
$475.5m
Employees
32
EIN
45-4618430
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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