Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Indiana
107 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Indiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $130.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 107 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 sports & recreation funders in Indiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Indiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern Indiana Foundation Inc | Indiana | $27.1M | 5 | 2025 |
| 2 | Big East Conference Inc | New York | $25.7M | 6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Indiana State University Foundation Inc | Indiana | $22.6M | 5 | 2023 |
| 4 | Dean & Barbara White | Indiana | $15.5M | 2 | 2024 |
| 5 | Spartan Trail Foundation | Indiana | $11.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Christian Educational Foundation of | Indiana | $2.8M | 7 | 2024 |
| 7 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $2.3M | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Missouri Valley Conference | Missouri | $2.1M | 15 | 2023 |
| 9 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $1.6M | 81 | 2024 |
| 10 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Illinois | $1.3M | 2 | 2025 |
| 11 | Pfw Foundation | Indiana | $1.3M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Rick's Family Foundation Inc | Indiana | $1.3M | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | Hendricks County Community | Indiana | $996K | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | Lagrange County Community | Indiana | $953K | 3 | 2024 |
| 15 | Fanangel Foundation Inc | California | $872K | 42 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Indiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 107 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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