Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Through its funds and collaborative entities, CICF supports a broad range of charitable work, including equity, food access, childcare, arts, nature, and youth programs, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000; some funds offer competitive applications, while others are invitation-only, and CICF itself does not directly award grants.

Mary a & Raymond F Kennedy Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports organizations working in areas such as children’s care, disability services, education, animal welfare, and conservation. It gave 16 grants in 2025, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with most funding going to Indiana and additional grants across several states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Dorsey Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The Dorsey Foundation supports organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, disability services, youth mentoring, arts, and economic development, with most funding going to Indiana. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $106,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gracia E Johnson Foundation

Westfield, IN

The Gracia E Johnson Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations with varied purposes; in 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. Most funding went to Indiana recipients (93%), with smaller amounts in Washington, DC, and Florida. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Buckingham Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Buckingham Foundation supports affordable housing, community and economic development, arts and culture, and food-insecurity initiatives, prioritizing communities where Buckingham Companies operates, especially in Indiana. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $400,000, with a median of $11,260. It accepts applications during its stated May 1–July 15 period; the 2026 period is closed.

Met Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

MET Foundation supports organizations working in conservation, education, food security, community services, and local history, with most 2025 funding going to Indiana, Arizona, and Colorado. Its 85 grants ranged from $1,000 to $161,571, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Zink Family Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The Zink Family Foundation supports a range of charitable purposes, including education, children’s learning, arts, hunger relief, and services for older adults and caregivers. Its 2025 grants were $1,000–$5,000, typically $2,000, with most funding going to Indiana organizations and some to recipients in other states. The filing says there is no required application form or deadline and lists Darell E. Zink Jr. as the contact.

The R B Annis Educational Foundation

Fishers, IN

The R B Annis Educational Foundation supports educational, cultural, and arts organizations, primarily in Indiana, with some funding in Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $505,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Maurer Family Foundation Inc

Carmel, IN

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Lilly Endowment funds community development, education and youth, and religion, with priority given to Indianapolis and Indiana and some national support, especially for religion. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though awards varied widely; for community development requests, it suggests starting with a brief preliminary letter.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Indianapolis, IN

The NCAA funds college sports, including member conferences and schools, championships, student-athlete programs, coaching and athletics administration, and academic initiatives. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $61.9 million, with a median of $16,228; recipients were across the United States, with the largest reported shares in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and Alabama. The profile does not state whether the NCAA accepts unsolicited requests.

University of Notre Dame du Lac

Notre Dame, IN

The University of Notre Dame supports student aid, Catholic education and mission, research, academics, athletics, and other university priorities, with grants reported to organizations and institutions in multiple U.S. states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $36.5 million, with a median of $30,480; some specific programs solicit eligible proposals, but no general policy on unsolicited requests is stated.