AI Summary
PIRATES INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that awarded $180K across 3 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE AMOUNTS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRADEWINDS SERVICES INC
Merrillville, IN
$1.1M
56%
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC
Schererville, IN
$560K
28%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana
Merrillville, IN
$320K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 3 grantees
- 15 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PIRATES INC?
No. PIRATES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PIRATES INC give?
PIRATES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PIRATES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PIRATES INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PIRATES INC make each year?
In 2024, PIRATES INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $180 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PIRATES INC fund recently?
In 2024, PIRATES INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include TRADEWINDS SERVICES INC, DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PIRATES INC?
PIRATES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.