Funding search · Alzheimer's and dementia · Indiana
Who funds Alzheimer's and dementia work in Indiana
15 funders have a record of paying for Alzheimer's and dementia work by Indiana recipients: 42 grants totaling $4.2M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Lilly Endowment ($1.4M), Brightfocus Foundation ($777,883) and Central Indiana Community Foundation ($430,199).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Indiana recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Lilly EndowmentIndianapolis, IN
4 matching grants · $1.4M · through 2025Largest: $569,250 to ALZHEIMER'S & RELATED DISORDERS — employee matching gift(s)
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MDCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $777,883 · through 2024Largest: $299,843 to INDIANA UNIVERSITY — alzheimer's disease research by miguel moutinho, pharmd, phd entitled: a2025015s
Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $430,199 · through 2024Largest: $6,000 to Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana — 2022 indianapolis walk to end alzheimer's
Largest: $10,000 to ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — support program and walk to end alzheimers
The Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $247,600 · through 2024Largest: $120,000 to Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana — general operating
Largest: $5,000 to REALSERRVICES INC — alzheimer and dementia services
Ripley County Community FoundationBatesville, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $26,067 · through 2024Largest: $8,875 to ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS OF SOUTHEAST INDIANA — to further the exempt purpose of the organization
Alzheimer'S Disease Research FoundationWellesley Hills, MACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $381,050 · through 2024Largest: $200,631 to INDIANA UNIVERSITY — modulating the levels of tau-seed interactors to treat alzheimer's diseases
Largest: $200,000 to ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — operational support
Heritage Fund - the Community FoundationColumbus, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $19,993 · through 2024Largest: $6,782 to ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION - GREATER INDIANA CHAPTER — to further the exempt purpose of the organization
Largest: $5,000 to ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — provides support &promotes brain health
Leonard J and Irene BrownMichigan City, IN
3 matching grants · $4,100 · through 2023Largest: $2,000 to ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION — medical research
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