Funding search · historic preservation · Indiana
Who funds historic preservation work in Indiana
15 funders have a record of paying for historic preservation work by Indiana recipients: 35 grants totaling $2.3M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($1.3M), Washington County Community ($454,741) and Richard M Fairbanks Foundation ($75,000).
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.
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to ST MARY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTIon CHURCH — historic preservation
Washington County CommunitySalem, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $454,741 · through 2024Largest: $209,201 to WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC (STEVENS MUSEUM) — historic preservation
Largest: $25,000 to Crown Hill Heritage Foundation — family legacy grant designated for historic preservation and education programs 2022-2023
The Indianapolis FoundationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $169,000 · through 2024Largest: $94,000 to Youth Global Perspectives — historical preservation through cultural tourism
Helping FundZionsville, IN
2 matching grants · $75,800 · through 2023Largest: $63,500 to INDIANA LANDMARKS — historic preservation
Central Indiana Community FoundationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corp — repairs on the exterior elements
Steuben County Community FoundationAngola, INCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to HWC ENGINEERING — historic preserv.
Historic Landmarks Foundation of IndianaIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2023Largest: $15,000 to LYLES STATION HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORP — refer to part iv
Community Foundation AllianceEvansville, INCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $25,129 · through 2023Largest: $13,100 to LYLES STATION HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION — to further the exempt purpose of the organization.
Montgomery County CommunityCrawfordsville, INCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $31,657 · through 2024Largest: $31,657 to HISTORICAL SOCIETY — historic preserv
Quigg FundFaribault, MN
2 matching grants · $2,000 · through 2023Largest: $1,000 to WAYNE CO HIST MUSEUM — historical preservation
Paul Ogle FoundationJeffersonville, IN
1 matching grant · $8,750 · through 2023Largest: $8,750 to CLARKVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION — general purpose funds
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