Funding Amount

More than US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Charitable organizations that serve Tippecanoe County and the surrounding counties are eligible to apply for grants.
  • Organizations that are located in and serve Tippecanoe County

Geography

  • Serving Tippecanoe County and nearby areas
  • Located in and serve Tippecanoe County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • What is Funded:Capital items.
  • New or start-up program expenses

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: What is not Funded:EndowmentsIndividuals.
  • Not eligible: Ongoing operating expenses.
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations or candidates.
  • Not eligible: Programs or capital projects already completedSponsorships

Overview

The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers grants to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving Tippecanoe County and nearby areas. The foundation prioritizes funding for capital items and new or start-up programs that enhance community welfare. Exclusions include endowments, individuals, ongoing operating expenses, and completed projects. Organizations can apply to support initiatives in various areas, including arts, education, health, and human services, fostering a vibrant and engaged community.

What are The Community Foundation's grant impact areas?
Arts and HumanitiesEducationEnvironment and AnimalsHealthHuman ServicesPublic Society/Benefit

Eligibility

To be eligible for a grant, your organization must have non-profit status under the 501(c)3 Internal Revenue Code.Charitable organizations that serve Tippecanoe County and the surrounding counties are eligible to apply for grants. Most of our grants are awarded to organizations that are located in and serve Tippecanoe County.What is Funded:Capital itemsNew or start-up program expenses

Ineligibility

What is not Funded:EndowmentsIndividualsOngoing operating expensesReligious organizations or candidatesPrograms or capital projects already completedSponsorships

What Greater Lafayette Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
88
Total given
$3.06M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,205–$218K
  • By dollars: Indiana >99%, West Virginia <1%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Lafayette, IN; West Lafayette, IN; Monticello, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Star City Church · Lafayette, IN

    Equipment/mission

    $218K

  • Wallen Baseball and Softball Charit · Fort Wayne, IN

    Agency mission

    $194K

  • Tippecanoe County Parks and Rec · West Lafayette, IN

    Agency mission

    $143K

  • Long Center · Lafayette, IN

    Improvements/mission

    $119K

  • Art Museum of Greater Lafayette · Lafayette, IN

    Cameras/mission

    $90K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Capital
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Human services

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