Christel House International 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.

Shaheen Family Foundation Inc

Carmel, IN

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.

Walton Family Foundation Inc

Bentonville, AR

The Walton Family Foundation funds K–12 education, river and ocean conservation, and quality-of-life initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta; its grants also support organizations and projects elsewhere in the U.S. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $35.6 million. It does not accept unsolicited requests except from eligible public charter school developers applying to its startup grant program; other organizations must first submit a letter of inquiry and await an invitation.

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation

Indianapolis, IN

The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation funds global health, K–12 STEM education, economic mobility, and community-strengthening efforts, with much of its giving focused on Indiana and some support for health programs in the U.S. and lower-income countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, and it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Early Learning Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Early Learning Indiana supports Indiana early learning and child care programs, especially efforts that improve quality, expand capacity, and serve infants and toddlers through facility upgrades, classroom resources, and workforce development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20,600 to $822,500, with a median of $350,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The foundation funds programs creating educational and motivational opportunities for youth and families, including mental health, youth football, and school playground projects, mainly in Indiana and surrounding communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,750 to $210,000, with a median of $34,000; specific programs offer smaller awards of up to $25,000 for mental health initiatives and $2,500 for football programs. It accepts applications for some named programs when they are open; the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.

Meridian Foundation Inc

Naples, FL

The Mind Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The Mind Trust funds public education efforts that improve K–12 student outcomes, including schools, educators, and education organizations, with a focus on Indianapolis and work across Indiana and beyond. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,250 to $975,000, with a median of $30,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

Institute for Citizens and Scholars

Princeton, NJ

The Institute for Citizens and Scholars supports civic learning, higher-education fellowships, and youth-led community projects, with a nationwide focus. Its 2025 reported grants ranged from $10,000 to $26,000, though some programs offer different support levels; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.