Higher Education Grant Funders in Indiana
1158 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Indiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.3B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1158 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Indiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Indiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University Foundation Inc | Indiana | $327.7M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $304.1M | 128 | 2023 |
| 3 | Purdue Research Foundation | Indiana | $214.2M | 6 | 2023 |
| 4 | Srcco | North Carolina | $35.3M | 6 | 2023 |
| 5 | University of Southern Indiana Foundation Inc | Indiana | $27.1M | 5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Ball State University Foundation Inc | Indiana | $24.0M | 6 | 2023 |
| 7 | Iu Medical Group Foundation Inc | Indiana | $23.1M | 8 | 2025 |
| 8 | Indiana University Alumni Association Inc | Indiana | $12.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | I Am Mercy Foundation | Pennsylvania | $11.6M | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Indiana | $10.2M | 63 | 2024 |
| 11 | James W & Betty Dye Foundation Inc | Indiana | $7.7M | 3 | 2023 |
| 12 | University Pediatric Associates Inc | Indiana | $6.3M | 4 | 2020 |
| 13 | The American Legion September 11 Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund | Indiana | $6.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | Chaney Family Foundation | Ohio | $5.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Hesburgh-yusko Scholars Foundation | North Carolina | $5.3M | 6 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Indiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1158 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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