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Cause AnimalsState Indiana175 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Indiana

175 private foundations based in Indiana with a return in the last two years gave $10 million to animals organizations in 337 grants. The median grant was $4,858, and 74 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $2,898,400 to animals
  2. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 22 grants Accepts applications $1,189,358 to animals
  3. Aceso Foundation IncBloomington, IN · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $603,754 to animals
  4. Deborah Joy Simon Charitable FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $600,000 to animals
  5. The Harlan Family FoundationAvon, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $401,000 to animals
  6. Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $327,500 to animals
  7. Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to animals
  8. Covert Family FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $230,000 to animals
  9. Steel Dynamics Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to animals
  10. The Patricia Schaefer Foundation TRFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  11. Edmonds Family Foundation IncGranger, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $167,000 to animals
  12. The Len-Ari Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $160,000 to animals
  13. Welter Foundation IncBristol, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $128,820 to animals
  14. Met Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $112,000 to animals
  15. R W Marshall Foundation IncClarksville, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $112,000 to animals
  16. Dorsey Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $106,000 to animals
  17. Round Room Gives IncFishers, IN · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to animals
  18. Huff Animal Protection TrustSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $102,000 to animals
  19. Fort Wayne Beagle Club IncHuntington, IN · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $100,000 to animals
  20. The Cohen Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $91,200 to animals
  21. Ardelle and Theresa Glaze FoundationFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to animals
  22. Thompson Thrift Foundation IncTerre Haute, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $77,000 to animals
  23. The Carson and Rosemary Noecker Family FNDEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  24. Prime Foundation IncLakeville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to animals
  25. Jackie Michael Foundation IncMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $72,500 to animals
  26. Cecil A and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $65,000 to animals
  27. The Haughey Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $57,500 to animals
  28. Bill Simpson Foundation IncBrownsburg, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to animals
  29. Sanda Hills Equine Center IncJasper, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $54,000 to animals
  30. The Ackerman FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  31. Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $40,500 to animals
  32. Doermer Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to animals
  33. Blue Sky Foundation IncNew Albany, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to animals
  34. Darling Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to animals
  35. Rifkin Family FoundationFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to animals
  36. Kathryn Willis Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $32,359 to animals
  37. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $31,000 to animals
  38. The Namaste Foundation IncColumbus, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to animals
  39. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $29,800 to animals
  40. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $26,500 to animals
  41. Hazel Travioli Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $26,045 to animals
  42. Ove W Jorgensen Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $26,000 to animals
  43. Walker Corporate Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $26,000 to animals
  44. The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $25,500 to animals
  45. The Rudolph Family FoundationFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,250 to animals
  46. Margaret Taggart Trust FBO Hfaface 00A112Muncie, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,060 to animals
  47. Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation IncMerrillville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to animals
  48. The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncEllettsville, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  49. Surack Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  50. John A Delegan Memorial Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $24,392 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $2,898,400 to animals
  2. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 22 grants Accepts applications $1,189,358 to animals
  3. Steel Dynamics Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to animals
  4. Round Room Gives IncFishers, IN · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to animals
  5. Huff Animal Protection TrustSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $102,000 to animals
  6. The Cohen Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $91,200 to animals
  7. Thompson Thrift Foundation IncTerre Haute, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $77,000 to animals
  8. The Carson and Rosemary Noecker Family FNDEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  9. The Haughey Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $57,500 to animals
  10. Bill Simpson Foundation IncBrownsburg, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to animals
  11. The Ackerman FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  12. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $31,000 to animals
  13. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $29,800 to animals
  14. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $26,500 to animals
  15. Walker Corporate Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $26,000 to animals
  16. The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $25,500 to animals
  17. The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncEllettsville, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  18. Surack Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to animals
  19. Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $17,200 to animals
  20. The Dennis R & Cathy M Fryman FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  21. Elanco Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to animals
  22. Eugene & Marilyn Glick FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to animals
  23. Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to animals
  24. John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to animals
  25. Clarence E Custer and Inez R CusterColumbus, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to animals