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Foundations that fund environment in Indiana

153 private foundations based in Indiana with a return in the last two years gave $28.7 million to environment organizations in 308 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 64 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 environment

Top 50

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

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 21 grants Accepts applications $17,903,673 to environment
  2. Sam Shine Foundation IncGreenville, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $3,864,180 to environment
  3. Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,253,615 to environment
  4. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $871,412 to environment
  5. Aceso Foundation IncBloomington, IN · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $864,987 to environment
  6. McKinney Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $800,500 to environment
  7. Met Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $231,143 to environment
  8. Roy Whistler Foundation IncLafayette, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $230,260 to environment
  9. Asante Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $225,000 to environment
  10. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $213,000 to environment
  11. Eli Lilly and Company FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $191,225 to environment
  12. Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $142,712 to environment
  13. Arthur K Muselman Family FoundationBerne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to environment
  14. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $84,600 to environment
  15. The Namaste Foundation IncColumbus, IN · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $77,000 to environment
  16. Ball Brothers FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to environment
  17. Ove W Jorgensen Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $75,000 to environment
  18. JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to environment
  19. Daniel J and Amy S Willis Charitable FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $70,000 to environment
  20. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  21. George and Frances Ball FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  22. Raymond Foundation IncBloomington, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  23. Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation IncMuncie, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $51,000 to environment
  24. The Len-Ari Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to environment
  25. Hollie & Anna Oakley Foundation IncTerre Haute, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  26. The Smith Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  27. Bill Simpson Foundation IncBrownsburg, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  28. Dorsey Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $40,000 to environment
  29. Flora Richardson Foundation IncChesterton, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $38,000 to environment
  30. Ardelle and Theresa Glaze FoundationFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $37,870 to environment
  31. The Ned and Emily Sherwood Family FoundationIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $36,045 to environment
  32. CDM Foundation IncSouth Bend, IN · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $32,250 to environment
  33. Mittler Family Foundation IncMishawaka, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to environment
  34. Cecil A and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $27,500 to environment
  35. The Moody Family FoundationBargersville, IN · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $27,000 to environment
  36. Hazel & Walter Bales FoundationJeffersonville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  37. The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncEllettsville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $24,000 to environment
  38. Madeira Fund IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $21,550 to environment
  39. The Lauth Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $21,225 to environment
  40. Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  41. John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  42. The Forest Fund IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $19,000 to environment
  43. The Waterfield America Foundation IncRoanoke, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $18,233 to environment
  44. Griffith Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $16,500 to environment
  45. Koch Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,100 to environment
  46. M E Raker Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  47. Alfred J McAllister and Dorothy N McAllister FoundationLafayette, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  48. Franklin Electric Charitable & Educational Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to environment
  49. Arthur Jordan FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $12,500 to environment
  50. Welter Foundation IncBristol, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $11,900 to environment

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 21 grants Accepts applications $17,903,673 to environment
  2. Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,253,615 to environment
  3. Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $871,412 to environment
  4. Roy Whistler Foundation IncLafayette, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $230,260 to environment
  5. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $213,000 to environment
  6. Welborn Baptist Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $142,712 to environment
  7. Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial FoundationCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $84,600 to environment
  8. Ball Brothers FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to environment
  9. JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to environment
  10. Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  11. George and Frances Ball FoundationMuncie, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  12. Raymond Foundation IncBloomington, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $65,000 to environment
  13. Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation IncMuncie, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $51,000 to environment
  14. Hollie & Anna Oakley Foundation IncTerre Haute, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  15. The Smith Family Foundation IncCarmel, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  16. Bill Simpson Foundation IncBrownsburg, IN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  17. The Moody Family FoundationBargersville, IN · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $27,000 to environment
  18. Hazel & Walter Bales FoundationJeffersonville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to environment
  19. The Smithville Charitable Foundation IncEllettsville, IN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $24,000 to environment
  20. Madeira Fund IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $21,550 to environment
  21. Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  22. John W Anderson FoundationValparaiso, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  23. The Forest Fund IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $19,000 to environment
  24. Griffith Family Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $16,500 to environment
  25. Koch Foundation IncEvansville, IN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,100 to environment