Nisource Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Nisource Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 683 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.5 million
- Number of grants683
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$43.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.6 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 740 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 683 | $43.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Reginald Fields 290 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (380) 268-3917, sfifner@nisource.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines |
What Nisource Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Ohio | 140 | $1.8 million |
| Indiana | 218 | $1.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 119 | $731,748 |
| Virginia | 84 | $425,440 |
| Kentucky | 71 | $303,925 |
| Illinois | 7 | $97,440 |
| Maryland | 18 | $82,663 |
| New York | 2 | $52,160 |
| Texas | 3 | $45,833 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Community Foundation | Corporate donation | $2.1 million |
| Indiana Economic Development Foundation | Corporate donation | $340,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Corporate donation | $100,000 |
| 2 Hype Foundation | Corporate donation | $78,000 |
| Urban League of Northwest Indiana Inc | Corporate donation | $74,000 |
| American Red Cross | Corporate donation | $66,440 |
| Star House Foundation | Corporate donation | $60,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corp | Corporate donation | $58,960 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Corporate donation | $57,500 |
| American Red Cross | Corporate donation | $55,420 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance | Corporate donation | $55,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Corporate donation | $51,200 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph County | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Energy Innovation Center Institute Inc | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Jason and Joann Sweitzer Family Foundation | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Mount Carmel Foundation | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Ohio Energy Project | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| One Columbus Foundation | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| Serving Our Neighbors Ministries Inc | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Purdue University | Corporate donation | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Corporate donation | $47,160 |
| Family Service Association of Howard County | Corporate donation | $43,360 |
| New Directions Career Center | Corporate donation | $42,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio | Corporate donation | $41,980 |
| Local Matters | Corporate donation | $37,500 |
| Family Advocates Inc | Corporate donation | $37,000 |
| Gods Pantry Food Bank | Corporate donation | $35,800 |
| Legacy Foundation | Corporate donation | $35,550 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Corporate donation | $35,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc | Corporate donation | $35,000 |
| Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation | Corporate donation | $35,000 |
| Dress for Success Columbus | Corporate donation | $33,405 |
| American Heart Association | Corporate donation | $33,333 |
| American Heart Association | Corporate donation | $33,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ohios Heartland Council | Corporate donation | $32,860 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | Corporate donation | $30,320 |
| American Heart Association | Corporate donation | $30,000 |
| Community Shelter Board | Corporate donation | $30,000 |
| Fort Wayne Allen County Eda | Corporate donation | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimra Cole
- Daniel A Creekmur
- Mark Kempic
- Vince Parisi
- Michael W Hooper
- Michael Kocher
- Melody Birmingham
- Reginald Fields
- Johnathan White
- Ashley Bancroft
- Todd Lanich
- Jennifer V Montague
- Nicholas Bly
- Robert Heidorn
Questions people ask
Does Nisource Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines.
How much does Nisource Charitable Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 683 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nisource Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimra Cole (Trustee), Daniel A Creekmur (Trustee - Ended 4/30/24), Mark Kempic (Trustee) and Vince Parisi (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Nisource Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.