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Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 510324200  ·  Private foundation

Nisource Charitable Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.5M in annual giving against $38.2M in assets. This page documents the 3,544 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nisource Charitable Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.2M
Total assets
3,544
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nisource Charitable Foundation funds

Nisource Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, food & agriculture, higher education, youth development.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentFood & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nisource Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Essex County Community Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Danvers, MA$2.1M2020
Essex County Community Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Danvers, MA$2.1M2022
Essex County Community Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Danvers, MA$2.1M2023
Essex County Community Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Danvers, MA$2.1M2024
American Red Cross - Indianapolis
CORPORATE DONATION
Indianapolis, IN$400K2020
Indiana Economic Development Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Indianapolis, IN$340K2024
Indiana Economic Development Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Indianapolis, IN$250K2023
American Red Cross - Columbus
CORPORATE DONATION
Columbus, OH$200K2020
United Way of Central Ohio
Corporate Donation
Columbus, OH$200K2019
Indiana Economic Development Foundaiton
CORPORATE DONATION
Indianapolis, IN$190K2022
United Way - Columbus
CORPORATE DONATION
Columbus, OH$151K2020
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Inc
CORPORATE DONATION
Portage, IN$151K2023
Indiana Economic Development Foundation
CORPORATE DONATION
Indianapolis, IN$140K2020
Urban League of Northwest Indiana Inc
CORPORATE DONATION
Gary, IN$136K2020
American Red Cross Pittsburgh
CORPORATE DONATION
Pittsburgh, PA$124K2020

Nisource Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.2M
2019$1.4M
2020$7.5M
2022$7.0M
2023$7.6M
2024$7.4M

How to apply for funding from Nisource Charitable Foundation

From Nisource Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Nisource Charitable Foundation

Does Nisource Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Nisource Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Nisource Charitable Foundation fund?
Nisource Charitable Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Essex County Community Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation, Essex County Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nisource Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Nisource Charitable Foundation reported $7.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.3M over 3,544 grants.
Where is Nisource Charitable Foundation located?
Nisource Charitable Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510324200.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nisource Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nisource Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.