What types of grants does Foundations of East Chicago Inc make?
The foundation offers general operating grants, program grants, and several scholarship lines. Its active programs include high school scholarships, general scholarships, Ivy Tech scholarships, non-traditional scholarships, book grants, and program grants tied to priorities such as education, public safety, youth development, health, and community economic development.
How concentrated is the foundation’s giving?
The grant record is extremely concentrated: three reported grants, all to East Chicago, IN, and all to the same redacted recipient shown as "See Attached." The amounts were $1,462,256 in 2025, $1,379,673 in 2023, and $1,043,930 in 2024.
What is the typical grant size?
Reported grant sizes are large: the 25th percentile is $1,211,802, the median is $1,379,673, and the 75th percentile is $1,420,964. That distribution reflects the foundation’s recent institutional grantmaking rather than its smaller scholarship programs.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Some programs do. Program grants, 2026 program grants, book grants, Ivy Tech scholarships, non-traditional scholarships, and FEC scholarships are listed as accepting unsolicited applications, while general operating grants and high school scholarships are not.
Who does the foundation support?
Its programs are aimed at East Chicago students, residents, and local organizations. The scholarship lines serve East Chicago residents and students pursuing education beyond high school, while program and operating grants are directed to qualified agencies and programs in East Chicago.
