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Indiana foundations

There are 3,035 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Indiana. Combined, these Hoosier foundations employ 6,695 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $144 billion.
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Types of foundations in Indiana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,194
 
$9,635,248,371
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
389
 
$8,019,663,398
Community foundations
 
152
 
$1,005,308,529
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
101
 
$2,532,621
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
56
 
$44,145,917
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
 
1,117
 
$15,011,182,038
Evansville
 
288
 
$123,812,485
Chicago, IL
 
243
 
$1,173,311,716
Fort Wayne
 
224
 
$213,061,326
South Bend
 
163
 
$198,150,375
Louisville, KY
 
113
 
$103,555,490
Lafayette, IN
 
108
 
$51,199,636
Muncie
 
74
 
$52,387,483
Bloomington, IN
 
69
 
$51,069,900
Terre Haute
 
63
 
$56,021,165
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Job trends for Indiana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,672
1-10
 
158
11-25
 
32
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Indiana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,411
$250k to $1M
 
275
$1M to $5M
 
181
$5M to $25M
 
103
$25M to $100M
 
21
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of foundations in Indiana

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1-20 of 3,035

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)

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)

Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust

The Sourlis Irrevocable Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Munster, IN that primarily funds operating expenses, supports grantees such as Michigan State University and others, and made 21 grants last year.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
0
EIN
26-6158755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation (PCGCNF)

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)

Powers Health

Powers Health supports affiliated hospitals in Northwest Indiana by coordinating activities and providing shared operational services to improve community health.
Revenue
$208.5m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
1,071
EIN
31-1128781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Lumina Foundation

Lumina Foundation for Education is a private foundation advancing equitable postsecondary learning, expanding credentials and workforce talent, and removing barriers for underserved adults.
Revenue
$85.4m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
63
EIN
35-1813228
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue River Community 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)

Goodwill Legacy Group Foundation

The Goodwill Legacy Group Foundation raises and distributes funds to support education, scholarships, and services for disadvantaged individuals in Indiana and Puerto Rico.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$72.9m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7148440
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)

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)

United Way of Central Indiana

United Way of Central Indiana drives financial stability and upward mobility, strengthens nonprofits, advances early learning, and mobilizes volunteers through data-driven community partnerships.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$255.2m
Employees
153
EIN
35-1007590
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indiana Masonic Home Foundation (IMHF)

Our Mission statement is: "To support the Indiana Masonic Home by holding in trust undesignated endowment funds given for the benefit of the Home, and to manage these funds to achieve maximum returns consistent with prudent investment practices.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$93.0m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1091997
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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