Joshua Foundation Inc

United Way of Central Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

United Way of Central Indiana funds nonprofits addressing basic needs, early learning, economic mobility, safe and affordable housing, and organizational capacity in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $86 to $1.74 million, with a median of $16,238. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Healthcare Initiatives Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Healthcare Initiatives Inc funds nonprofit programs advancing human health and well-being, including health education, healthy-lifestyle information, and medical services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Indiana, with some grants reported in other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

FSJ Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Global Impact

Washington, DC

Global Impact funds a broad range of charitable and social-impact work, including global causes, social welfare, equity, refugee assistance, and nonprofit programs. In 2025, it reported 266 grants, with a median of $75,000 and awards ranging from $6,808 to $5.85 million; grants went mainly to U.S. organizations, especially in DC, California, and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Fred Bergfors and Margaret Sandberg

Wakefield, MA

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including healthcare, community services, arts education, and vocational training, with most 2026 funding going to Massachusetts and additional grants in Maryland, Washington, DC, New York, and Indiana. Its 2026 grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. Its 2025 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and lists no deadlines.

Schwarz Family Foundation Inc

Carmel, IN

Schwarz Family Foundation supports education, scholarships, youth development, and services such as vocational training, primarily in Indiana, with some grants in Ohio and elsewhere. Its 15 grants in 2024 ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $15,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept 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.

Ruth E Brookshire Charitable Foundation Inc

Lebanon, IN

The Ruth E Brookshire Charitable Foundation supports scholarships and programming, including education, senior services, arts and culture, and community activities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000, and all went to organizations in Indiana. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Palmer Family Foundation

Carmel, IN

The Palmer Family Foundation supports education, job and skills training, self-sufficiency, and efforts to relieve suffering, primarily in Central Indiana and through NGOs abroad. In 2025, grants ranged from $150 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. It has no open application process; selected organizations are invited to apply.

Public Welfare Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Public Welfare Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits working on systemic adult and youth justice reform, including policy advocacy, organizing, leadership development, and community-led alternatives to incarceration; it generally does not fund direct services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $138,500, and support focused on communities across the United States, including named priority locations such as Louisiana, Michigan, Georgia, and Washington, DC. It is not accepting Letters of Inquiry now; its grant portal is closed, and it asks applicants to check back in Fall 2026.

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.

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.