Kids Discovery Factory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$302K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Kids Discovery Factory?
Kids Discovery Factory is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($126K), John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc ($55K), William A & Marth H Hillenbrand ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Kids Discovery Factory between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $125,545 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc | $55,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| William A & Marth H Hillenbrand | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ripley County Community Foundation Inc | $25,600 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Decatur County Community Foundation Inc | $14,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $11,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Baxter International Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $151K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
What grants has Kids Discovery Factory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc | Public use | $50,000 |
| 2025 | William A & Marth H Hillenbrand | operating budget | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ripley County Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | STRENGTHENING YOUTH PROGRAMS IN IN | $120,545 |
| 2023 | Decatur County Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $14,500 |
| 2023 | Ripley County Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,600 |
| 2023 | The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc | Public use | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Ripley County Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Duke Energy Foundation | VIBRANT ECONOMIES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Duke Energy Foundation | VIBRANT ECONOMIES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Frederick W and Jolene Edmunds | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COVID19 YOUTH PROGRAM RESILIENCE FD | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kids Discovery Factory?
Kids Discovery Factory is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($126K), John A Hillenbrand Foundation Inc ($55K), William A & Marth H Hillenbrand ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $302K in grants to Kids Discovery Factory between 2020–2025.
Who is Kids Discovery Factory's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Kids Discovery Factory, with $126K across 2 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Kids Discovery Factory received?
IRS 990 filings record $302K in grants to Kids Discovery Factory across 16 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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