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The Community Foundation of Muncie

Muncie, IN

The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County funds nonprofits serving Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana, in areas including arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $322,739, with a median of $25,000 in 2024. It accepts initial requests through a Letter of Intent, reviewed on a rolling basis.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation distributes over $30 million annually to strengthen communities across the Southeast and Midwest, with a focus on K-to-career education, environmental sustainability, community impact, and nonprofit capacity building. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Foundation serves North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana through various grant programs including Local Impact Grants and Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants. Grant amounts vary by program type, with matching gift programs capping at $5,000 per employee annually and scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Hamer D & Phyllis C Shafer Foundation

Muncie, IN

George and Frances Ball Foundation

Muncie, IN

The George and Frances Ball Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working on education and youth, civic improvements, nature and historic preservation, wrap-around services, and arts and culture, primarily to improve livability and educational attainment in East Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $1.11 million, with a median of $40,000. Applicants must first request a pre-grant meeting with staff; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ball Brothers Foundation

Muncie, IN

Ball Brothers Foundation is a private family foundation based in Muncie, Indiana, that has been advancing quality of life since 1926 through grants in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. The foundation typically awards grants ranging from $1,500 to $2.79 million, with recent annual giving around $8.3 million, and prioritizes organizations presenting innovative approaches and new initiatives. Funding is concentrated in East Central Indiana, particularly Muncie and Delaware County, though limited exceptions are made for statewide impact projects.

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Lilly Endowment funds community development, education and youth, and religion, with most community and education giving focused on Indianapolis and Indiana and religion grants reaching nationally. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000; the profile describes open initiatives and application guidelines but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

CICF supports a range of charitable work through its funds and partner entities, including youth programs, housing, social services, environmental equity, and services for older adults, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. CICF does not award grants directly; most competitive opportunities use its grants portal, while the Hamilton County Multi-Year Partner Grant is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

University of Notre Dame du Lac

Notre Dame, IN

This Catholic research university with nearly $27 billion in assets supports education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives through grants ranging from approximately $3,000 to $15 million. The institution prioritizes work addressing poverty, injustice, and social issues while maintaining a strong commitment to faith-based perspectives on contemporary challenges. Primary grantmaking focuses on Indiana, Florida, and Illinois.

United Way of Central Indiana Inc

Indianapolis, IN

United Way of Central Indiana funds basic needs, family opportunity, economic mobility, early learning, housing, and human-services-sector support, primarily in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, and Putnam counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $16,238, while current Basic Needs and Family Opportunity awards range from $8,500 to $150,000; those funds accept applications from nonprofits outside its accredited partner network, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Lumina Foundation for Education Inc

Indianapolis, IN

This independent foundation, the largest U.S. philanthropy dedicated solely to increasing access to education beyond high school, aims to ensure 75% of American adults have college degrees or valuable credentials by 2040. Lumina awards grants ranging from $500 to $2.5 million (median $13,000) primarily through proactive grantmaking focused on system-level initiatives with national impact, though it concentrates funding in Indiana, Washington D.C., and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals but periodically issues Requests for Proposals on specific topics related to workforce development, educational equity, and credential quality.

Round Room Gives Inc

Fishers, IN

Round Room Gives Inc is a national private foundation based in Indiana that distributes approximately $3.2 million annually across diverse charitable causes including youth development, education, human services, and animal rescue. With a median grant size of $3,000 and a range from $1,000 to $740,000, the foundation funds nonprofits across 40 states, welcoming applications from new organizations with approximately a 12% funding rate for first-time applicants.

Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States, distributing over $200 million annually to advance economic opportunity in underserved communities through four core focus areas: jobs and skills training, small business expansion, financial health, and neighborhood revitalization. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $5 million, with a median award of approximately $339,000, though most funding is by invitation only. The foundation prioritizes neighborhoods in JPMorgan Chase's major operating regions—including New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, California, and Ohio—while also funding internationally across 40+ countries.