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Indiana foundations

There are 3,001 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Indiana. Combined, these Hoosier foundations employ 8,227 people, earn more than $17 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $117 billion.
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Types of foundations in Indiana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,197
 
$8,779,484,290
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
355
 
$5,343,753,298
Community foundations
 
146
 
$1,162,219,076
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
98
 
$2,438,706,594
Corporate foundations
 
39
 
$4,169,086,688
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
18
 
$31,128,319
Foundation professional societies
 
9
 
$2,031,625
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
7
 
$5,088,078
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
3
 
$158,369
Foundation research and public policy institutes
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Indiana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Indianapolis
 
1,102
 
$14,060,272,956
Evansville
 
268
 
$87,524,988
Chicago, IL
 
242
 
$1,262,046,838
Fort Wayne
 
227
 
$243,516,857
South Bend
 
154
 
$190,237,145
Lafayette, IN
 
112
 
$51,329,873
Louisville, KY
 
108
 
$92,223,628
Muncie
 
75
 
$55,503,480
Bloomington, IN
 
72
 
$48,579,577
Elkhart
 
66
 
$88,958,017
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Job trends for Indiana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,640
1-10
 
153
11-25
 
33
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of foundations in Indiana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,409
$250k to $1M
 
259
$1M to $5M
 
178
$5M to $25M
 
105
$25M to $100M
 
21
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of foundations in Indiana

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1-20 of 3,001

Eskenazi Health Foundation

The Eskenazi Health Foundation raises philanthropic support to enable Eskenazi Health to provide quality health care for all without exception. Eskenazi Health Foundation contributes leadership, guidance, and philanthropic resources to Eskenazi Health.
Revenue
$22.5m
Assets
$139.8m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1132066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riley Children's Endowment

Riley Children's Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through philanthropic leadership in support of Riley Hospital for Children and its research programs.
Revenue
$73.8m
Assets
$506.8m
Employees
78
EIN
35-0868147
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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)

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
$171.9m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
1,017
EIN
31-1128781
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)

Blue River Foundation

Blue River Foundation ignites positive change in Shelby County through awards and grants to social service providers and community projects.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$62.3m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1756331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown County Community Foundation

The Brown County Community Foundation provides scholarships to individuals residing in Brown County, Indiana. The Foundation's mission is to enrich the quality of life of the people of Brown County through private philanthropy.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$19.0m
Employees
6
EIN
35-1960379
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lilly Endowment

Lilly Endowment views education at all levels as indispensable to personal, civic and economic success. It remains alarmed, therefore, about Indiana's ranking as one of the lowest states in the nation in the percentage of adults, age 25 and over.
Revenue
$3.1b
Assets
$79.9b
Employees
56
EIN
35-0868122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Madison County Community Foundation Incorporated

Madison County Community Foundation enhances the county's quality of life through philanthropic grants and responsible financial stewardship.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1859959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Hancock County

Community Foundation of Hancock County encourages philanthropy by distributing charitable grants and scholarships.
Revenue
$23.6m
Assets
$65.7m
Employees
9
EIN
35-1837729
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)

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)

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)

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)

United Way of Central Indiana

United Way of Central Indiana fights for education, financial stability, health, and basic needs in six counties with community impact programs.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$255.2m
Employees
153
EIN
35-1007590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Fund Incorporated

Liberty Fund is a private, educational foundation established to encourage the study of the ideal of a society of free and responsible individuals.
Revenue
$56.9m
Assets
$396.6m
Employees
44
EIN
35-1320021
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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