Scientific Research Grant Funders in Indiana
105 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Indiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $123.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 105 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 scientific research funders in Indiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Indiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regenstrief Foundation Inc | Indiana | $60.0M | 21 | 2025 |
| 2 | Purdue Research Foundation | Indiana | $7.3M | 3 | 2017 |
| 3 | Indiana Soybean Alliance Inc | Indiana | $6.5M | 18 | 2025 |
| 4 | University Pediatric Associates Inc | Indiana | $6.3M | 4 | 2020 |
| 5 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $4.6M | 4 | 2022 |
| 6 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $3.9M | 22 | 2024 |
| 7 | Fred M Van Eck Forest Foundation | California | $3.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 8 | Riverview Hospital Foundation Inc | Indiana | $3.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Mckinley Educational Initiative | Arizona | $2.9M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $1.9M | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | Caroline Symmes Inc | Indiana | $1.7M | 5 | 2023 |
| 12 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $1.6M | 7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Cryptic Masons Medical Research | Indiana | $1.4M | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | Indiana Elks Charities Inc | Indiana | $1.2M | 6 | 2025 |
| 15 | National Academy of Sciences | District of Columbia | $1.0M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Indiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 105 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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