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The NiSource Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that actively supports a variety of initiatives, having distributed a total of $7.5 million in grants to 1,546 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC
$12.6M
26%
INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC
$1M
2%
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO INC
$707.5K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
683
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Ohio. 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 NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 680 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,550 grantees. Recent grantees include ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC, INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC, and UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OHIO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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