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Cause EducationState Indiana449 funders

Foundations that fund education in Indiana

449 private foundations based in Indiana with a return in the last two years gave $1.4 billion to education organizations in 1,629 grants. The median grant was $12,500, and 149 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 2023 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 education

Top 50

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

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 341 grants Accepts applications $1,293,193,640 to education
  2. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 94 grants Accepts applications $9,155,000 to education
  3. University Obstetricians-Gynecologists IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,825,755 to education
  4. Regenstrief Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,749,046 to education
  5. Deborah Joy Simon Charitable FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000,000 to education
  6. Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000,000 to education
  7. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $4,649,600 to education
  8. Marten Charitable Foundation CorporationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,500,000 to education
  9. Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 32 grants Preselected only $3,672,950 to education
  10. William Lant Ridgway Charitable TR XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,198,623 to education
  11. Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $2,567,500 to education
  12. The James Foundation IncAuburn, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $2,308,500 to education
  13. Samerian Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,060,000 to education
  14. Valinhos Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,012,000 to education
  15. 8020 Foundation TrustFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,841,362 to education
  16. Surack Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $1,807,589 to education
  17. John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $1,771,500 to education
  18. Avis Foundation IncUpland, IN · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $1,753,530 to education
  19. Asante Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,535,004 to education
  20. Steel Dynamics Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $1,450,000 to education
  21. Edmonds Family Foundation IncGranger, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,425,000 to education
  22. Elevance Health Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,390,471 to education
  23. Robert A & Patricia K Hanson Charitable FoundationEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,389,095 to education
  24. The Drexel FundSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $1,341,000 to education
  25. The Bruce and Beth White Family FoundationMerrillville, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,200,000 to education
  26. Gaither Charitable Foundation IncAlexandria, IN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $1,184,000 to education
  27. Judd Leighton Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $1,170,000 to education
  28. Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust Uad 121920Mishawaka, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,010,000 to education
  29. Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation IncMerrillville, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,000,000 to education
  30. Ball Brothers FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $921,400 to education
  31. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $911,988 to education
  32. The Garatoni-Smith Family FoundationMishawaka, IN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $875,950 to education
  33. Apgar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 21 grants Preselected only $848,000 to education
  34. Eskenazi Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $825,000 to education
  35. Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $650,000 to education
  36. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 36 grants Accepts applications $620,000 to education
  37. Rex and Alice A Martin Foundation IncElkhart, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $615,000 to education
  38. Hubbard Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $586,500 to education
  39. George and Frances Ball FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $575,000 to education
  40. The R B Annis Educational FoundationFishers, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $526,000 to education
  41. Styliades Foundation IncHighland, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $525,000 to education
  42. University Radiation Oncology AssociatesIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $497,405 to education
  43. Arthur Dean Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $463,000 to education
  44. The Steven J Cage Foundation IncFishers, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $433,333 to education
  45. The Ned and Emily Sherwood Family FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $381,778 to education
  46. Zimmer Biomet Foundation IncWarsaw, IN · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $365,000 to education
  47. Gerald D and Edna E Mann Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $338,240 to education
  48. John B Goodrich Charitable Trust XXX-XX-XXXXEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $330,000 to education
  49. Ardelle and Theresa Glaze FoundationFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $317,075 to education
  50. David P Sheetz FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $310,000 to education

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 341 grants Accepts applications $1,293,193,640 to education
  2. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 94 grants Accepts applications $9,155,000 to education
  3. Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000,000 to education
  4. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $4,649,600 to education
  5. The James Foundation IncAuburn, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $2,308,500 to education
  6. Samerian Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $2,060,000 to education
  7. 8020 Foundation TrustFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,841,362 to education
  8. Surack Family Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $1,807,589 to education
  9. John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN · tax year 2025 16 grants Accepts applications $1,771,500 to education
  10. Steel Dynamics Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $1,450,000 to education
  11. Elevance Health Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,390,471 to education
  12. Gaither Charitable Foundation IncAlexandria, IN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $1,184,000 to education
  13. Judd Leighton Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $1,170,000 to education
  14. Ball Brothers FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $921,400 to education
  15. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $911,988 to education
  16. Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $650,000 to education
  17. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 36 grants Accepts applications $620,000 to education
  18. George and Frances Ball FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $575,000 to education
  19. Zimmer Biomet Foundation IncWarsaw, IN · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $365,000 to education
  20. David P Sheetz FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $310,000 to education
  21. Raymond Foundation IncBloomington, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $290,619 to education
  22. Jasteka FoundationJeffersonville, IN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $288,000 to education
  23. Arthur Jordan FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $287,985 to education
  24. Vital Foundation IncBeech Grove, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $236,000 to education
  25. Brickley Harry Dr Farm Foundation IncBluffton, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $182,600 to education