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Marian University

Public charity · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 35-0868175 Website

Key facts about Marian University

In short: Marian University gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
35-0868175
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,157,938
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$1,157,938
Median grant
$1,157,938
Total assets
$417,820,309
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$417.8M

+13.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$1.2M

About Marian University

Based on IRS filings

Marian University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $417.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $5.7M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Indianapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 1 grant2025

In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Cold Spring Innovation Corporation: $1.2MCold Spring InnovationCorporation$1.2M

The largest 2025 recipient was Cold Spring Innovation Corporation ($1.2M).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cold Spring Innovation Corporation Indianapolis, INGeneral Assistance$1,157,938

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100M$200M$300M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$417,820,309$368,627,858$333,685,752
Revenue$200,146,172$205,542,262$175,718,071
Expenses$194,003,720$185,685,218$173,371,841
Net Investment Income$5,689,330$2,677,722$956,213

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Marian University is led by Daniel J. Elsener, President & Marian University on every filing since 2024; 24 of 70 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Daniel J. Elsener

    President & Marian University

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $885K (2024) → $955K (2025)

  • John Lucich

    Chair of Internal Medicine

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $238K (2024) → $237K (2025)

  • Tobin McClamroch

    Chairman

    Chair Elect → Chairman, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adarius Gardner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan E. Leighton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anne M. Frye

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Haire

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eddie L Rivers

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward Bonach

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fernanda Beraldi

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fred S. Klipsch

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fritz French

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Meer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Harrison

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Jones

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John J. Hart

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Speer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda M. Hicks

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marianne Price PhD

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Becher

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael F. Petrie

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Steele

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Carson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Racher Do Shockley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ramarao Yeleti MD

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Kubacki

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Andrew Drew Young

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robyn R. Werner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Bruns

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Young

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sr Annette Osf Grisley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sr Joetta Huelsmann Phjc

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sr Susan Marie Pleiss OSF

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen J. Hackman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Theodis Jr Gary Ted

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Wyciskalla

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Ehret

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bain Farris

    Trustee - Term Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fred Payne

    Trustee - Term Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John F. Ramsey Sr.

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Price

    Trustee - Term Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Msgr Joseph Schaedel

    Trustee - Term Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raul Zavaleta

    Trustee - Term Start

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Watt

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Witchger

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam P. Setmeyer

    Vice President for Mission & Ministry

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $112K (2024) → $130K (2025)

  • Amanda Wright

    Dean of Com

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $368K (2024) → $392K (2025)

  • Anthony Martin

    Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

    Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs → Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $258K (2024) → $263K (2025)

  • Bradley Wucher

    Vice President of Enrollment, Mkt. & Committee

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $168K (2024) → $167K (2025)

  • Clif Knight

    Assistant Dean of Clinic Affairs

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $363K (2024) → $367K (2025)

  • David C. Eland

    Prof. of Osteo. Princ. & Prac.

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $248K (2024) → $249K (2025)

  • Deborah Anne Lawrence

    Senior & Vice President for Strat. Ptnship

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $169K (2024) → $170K (2025)

  • Greg E. Rawski

    Dean - Byrum School of Bus.

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $240K (2024) → $252K (2025)

  • Gregory Ginder

    Senior Vice President for Pers, Finance & Tech

    On filings since 2024

    $238K (2024) → $293K (2025)

  • John F. Finke

    Vice President for Institution Advancement

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $177K (2024) → $202K (2025)

  • Kenith C. Britt

    Senior Vice President of Strat. Growth & Inn

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $253K (2024) → $305K (2025)

  • Latonya Turner

    Dean Klipsch Educators College

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $154K (2024) → $151K (2025)

  • Luke J. Nelligan

    Senior Advisor to the Com Dean

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $232K (2024) → $234K (2025)

  • Marsha Casey

    Senior Vice President of Health Professions - Term

    Senior Vice President of Health Professions → Senior Vice President of Health Professions - Term, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $265K (2024) → $268K (2025)

  • Natalie Tucker

    Chancellor & Ancilla College Mu

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $123K (2024) → $168K (2025)

  • Raymond L. Stanley

    Vice President & Chief Information Officer

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $176K (2024) → $175K (2025)

  • Ruth Randolph Rodgers

    Senior Vice President for Leadership Integ.

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2024) → $159K (2025)

  • Sr Mary Beth Gianoli

    Vice President for Mission Integration

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $89K (2024) → $91K (2025)

  • Binh Q Tran

    Chief Academic Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $265K (2025)

  • Chris Creighton

    Vice President of Innovation & Growth

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $165K (2025)

  • Michael Bedel

    Chief Financial Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $211K (2025)

  • Tia Bell

    Dean Leighton School of Nursing

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $190K (2025)

  • Denise B. Feser

    Emerita Board Chair

    Board Chair → Emerita Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sr Christa Franzer

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William P. Eckman

    Chair Emeritus

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (118)
  • Former: Alan Silva (2024) — Executive Vice President & Provost
  • Former: Jerry D. Semler (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Jonathan S. Nalli (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Sr John F. Ramsey (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Sr Margaret Osf Horney (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Becher Michael (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Beraldi Fernanda (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Britt Kenith C (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President of Strat. Growth & Inn
  • Former: Bruns Scott (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Cardis John (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Carson Phil (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Eckman William P (2020–2023) — Chair Emeritus
  • Former: Elsener Daniel J (2020–2023) — President & Marian University
  • Former: Franzer Sr Christa (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: French Fritz (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Frye Anne M (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Gardner Adarius (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Gary Jr Theodis Ted (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Gianoli Sr Mary Beth (2020–2023) — Vice President for Mission Integration
  • Former: Ginder Gregory (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President for Pers., Finance & Tech
  • Former: Gomez Dorothy (2020–2023) — Dean Leighton Sch. of Nursing
  • Former: Haire David (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Harrison Jeffrey (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Jones Jerry (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kubacki Rebecca (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kuzmitz Joe (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Leighton Alan E (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: McClamroch Tobin (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Nalli Jonathan S (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Nelligan Luke J (2020–2023) — Senior Advisor to the Com Dean
  • Former: Price PhD Marianne (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Semler Jerry D (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Shockley DO Rachel (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Wright Amanda (2020–2023) — Dean of Com
  • Former: Yeleti MD Ramarao (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Bonach Edward (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Casey Marsha (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President of Health Professions
  • Former: Cleveland OSF Sr Jean Marie (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Enneking Thomas (2021–2023) — Advisor to the President
  • Former: Feser Denise B (2021–2023) — Board Chair
  • Former: Finke John F (2021–2023) — Vice President for Institution Advancement
  • Former: Grisley OSF Sr Annette (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Hackman Stephen J (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Horney OSF Sr Margaret (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Lawrence Deborah Anne (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President for Strat. Ptnship
  • Former: Lucich John A (2021–2023) — Chair of Internal Medicine
  • Former: Miller OSF Sr Joan (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Ramsey Sr John F (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Rawski Greg E (2021–2023) — Dean - Byrum School of Bus.
  • Former: Rodgers Ruth Randolph (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President for Leadership Integ.
  • Former: Schaedel Msgr Joseph F (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Setmeyer Adam P (2021–2023) — Vice President for Mission & Ministry
  • Former: Silva Alan (2021–2023) — Executive Vice President & Provost
  • Former: Stanley Raymond L (2021–2023) — Vice President & Chief Information Officer
  • Former: Steele Michele (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Stelflug Bradley W (2021–2023) — Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program
  • Former: Stenger OSF Sr Bernice (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Turner Latonya (2021–2023) — Dean Klipsch Educators College
  • Former: Werner Robyn R (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Young Richard Andrew Drew (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Young Scott (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Zavaleta Raul E (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Heidt Joseph (2022–2023) — Chancellor & Ancilla College Mu
  • Former: Huelsmann PHJC Sr Joetta (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Knight Clif (2022–2023) — Assistant Dean of Clinic Affairs
  • Former: Wucher Bradley (2022–2023) — Vice President of Enrollment, Mkt. & Committee
  • Former: Eland David C (2023) — Prof. of Osteo. Princ. & Prac.
  • Former: Hart John J (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Hicks Linda M (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Irvin OSF Sr Maureen (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Jackson Leon (2023) — Chancellor & St. Joseph's Mu
  • Former: Klipsch Fred S (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Petrie Michael F (2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Bonaventura Mary Beth (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Klipsch Fred (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Slaughter Chad (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Doyle Joseph (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Koors OSF Sr Joanita (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Nalli Jonathan (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Apple Mark (2020–2021) — Vice President - Marketing Communications · Filing note: Ended 620
  • Former: Birmingham-Byrd Melody (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Mark (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Sefcik Donald (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President of Health Professions · Filing note: Ended 620
  • Former: Strom Len (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Brinker Earl (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Gorbis Sherman (2021) — Assistant Professor - Primary Car
  • Former: Woolston Paul F (2021) — Vice President - Enrollment Management · Filing note: Ended 620
  • Former: Baker Jana (2020) — Associate Dean - Com Clinical
  • Former: Bonach Ed (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Brinker Earl G. (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Cunningham Frank (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Doyle Joe (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Feser Denise (2020) — Chairman of the Board
  • Former: Finke John (2020) — Vice President - Institutional Advancement
  • Former: Grisley Sr Annette Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Hackman Stephen (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Hofer Sr Marilyn Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Horney Sr Margaret Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Koors Sr Joanita Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Larsen Bryan (2020) — Associate Dean - Com Biomedica
  • Former: Lawrence Deborah (2020) — Vice President - Strategic Partnerships & L
  • Former: Lucich John (2020) — Prof & Chair - Internal Medici
  • Former: Miller Sr Joan Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: O'Brien Denis (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Rodgers Ruth (2020) — Vice President - Student Successor & Engagem
  • Former: Schaedel Joseph F. Msgr (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Setmeyer Adam (2020) — Vice President - Mission & Ministry
  • Former: Silva Alan J. (2020) — Executive Vice President & Provost
  • Former: Stanley Raymond (2020) — Vice President & CIO
  • Former: Stelflug Bradley (2020) — Director & Certified Nurse Anes
  • Former: Stenger Sr Benice Osf (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Wagner Angela (2020) — Assistant Prof - Primary Care
  • Former: Watt Anthony (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Werner Robyn (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Whitt Ellen (2020) — Vice President - Leadership Integration
  • Former: Woolston Paul (2020) — Vice President - Enrollment Management
  • Former: Young Richard Andrew (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Zavaleta Raul (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Daniel J Elsener — President, Marian University: $955KDaniel J ElsenerPresident, Marian University$955KAmanda Wright — Dean of Com: $392KAmanda WrightDean of Com$392KClif Knight — Assist. Dean of Clinic Affairs: $367KClif KnightAssist. Dean of Clinic Affairs$367KKenith C Britt — Sr. VP of Strat. Growth & Inn: $305KKenith C BrittSr. VP of Strat. Growth & Inn$305KGregory Ginder — Sr. VP for Pers, Fin & Tech (End 6/30/24): $293KGregory GinderSr. VP for Pers, Fin & Tech…$293KMarsha Casey — SR. VP of Health Professions - Term end 12/31/24: $268KMarsha CaseySR. VP of Health Professions…$268KBinh Q Tran — Chief Academic Officer: $265KBinh Q TranChief Academic Officer$265KAnthony Martin — Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine: $263KAnthony MartinAssistant Professor of Internal…$263KGreg E Rawski — Dean - Byrum School of Bus.: $252KGreg E RawskiDean - Byrum School of Bus.$252KDavid C Eland — Prof. of Osteo. Princ. & Prac.: $249KDavid C ElandProf. of Osteo. Princ. & Prac.$249KJohn Lucich — Chair of Internal Medicine: $237KJohn LucichChair of Internal Medicine$237KLuke J Nelligan — Sr. Advisor to the Com Dean: $234KLuke J NelliganSr. Advisor to the Com Dean$234KMichael Bedel — Chief Financial Officer: $211KMichael BedelChief Financial Officer$211KJohn F Finke — VP for Institution Advancement: $202KJohn F FinkeVP for Institution Advancement$202KTIA Bell — Dean Leighton School of Nursing: $190KTIA BellDean Leighton School of Nursing$190KRaymond L Stanley — VP & Chief Information Officer: $175KRaymond L StanleyVP & Chief Information Officer$175KDeborah Anne Lawrence — Sr, VP for Strat. Ptnship & GC: $170KDeborah Anne LawrenceSr, VP for Strat. Ptnship & GC$170KNatalie Tucker — Chancellor, Ancilla College MU: $168KNatalie TuckerChancellor, Ancilla College MU$168KBradley Wucher — VP of Enrollment, MKT. & Comm.: $167KBradley WucherVP of Enrollment, MKT. & Comm.$167KChris Creighton — VP of Innovation & Growth: $165KChris CreightonVP of Innovation & Growth$165KRuth Randolph Rodgers — Sr. VP for Leadership Integ.: $159KRuth Randolph RodgersSr. VP for Leadership Integ.$159KLatonya Turner — Dean Klipsch Educators College: $151KLatonya TurnerDean Klipsch Educators College$151KAdam P Setmeyer — VP for Mission & Ministry: $130KAdam P SetmeyerVP for Mission & Ministry$130KSr Mary Beth Gianoli — VP for Mission Integration: $91KSr Mary Beth GianoliVP for Mission Integration$91K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $955K, to Daniel J Elsener (President, Marian University). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Marian University

How much does Marian University give each year?

Marian University gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Marian University?

Marian University reported $417.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200.1M.

What is Marian University?

Marian University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $417.8M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Marian University operate?

Marian University has awarded grants in Indiana.

What is Marian University's EIN?

Marian University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0868175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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Assets

$1.4M

Grants

357

Total Given

$1.8M

Indianapolis Center for Congregations Inc

Indianapolis, IN

The Center funds Indiana congregations’ focused projects, including resource needs such as consulting, planning, software, and education, as well as eligible equity-related work. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000 (ranging from $5,077 to $100,000); Resource Grants are matching grants of up to $25,000. Applicants are directed to contact a resource consultant, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Assets

$62.6M

Grants

336

Total Given

$7.6M

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Indianapolis, IN

The Trust funds nonprofits serving people in need, animal welfare, conservation and environmental awareness, and community enrichment, primarily in Marion County, Indiana, and Maricopa County, Arizona; environmental grants may support work across Indiana and Arizona. Most grants are under $250,000, with a median of $35,000; listed maximums are $250,000 for non-environmental requests and $10,000 for environmental requests. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation only.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$441.1M

Grants

328

Total Given

$22.7M

Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial

Carmel, IN

The foundation funds charitable organizations and educational institutions in arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic and community service, religion, and environmental initiatives, primarily in greater Indianapolis and central Indiana, including Indiana colleges and universities. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter of intent during designated application windows; full proposals are by invitation only.

Assets

$157.9M

Grants

305

Total Given

$6.4M

Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc

Elkhart, IN

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County funds local work in career pathways, kids and families, and placemaking, along with other community priorities, primarily in Elkhart County, Indiana. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $2.7 million, with a median of $25,000; Community Investment requests are accepted year-round for amounts under $25,000, and applicants are asked to contact a program officer first.

Assets

$501.7M

Grants

301

Total Given

$35.3M

Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc

Evansville, IN

Welborn Baptist Foundation supports early education, healthy communities, Christ-centered communities, and nonprofit capacity building in parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Indiana. Its 2024 grants ranged from $12 to $166,817, with a median of $4,760. The Christ-Centered Living cycle is invitation-only; the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$96.4M

Grants

274

Total Given

$4.0M

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