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Year-round, we cultivate the joy of the humanities statewide, providing public programming and funding for organizations and projects from the shores of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Ohio River, from Vigo County to Wayne County. We equip Indiana’s communities to connect, converse and create vibrant, more resilient futures together. Your support ensures that we can continue this vital work.
Help Us Meet Our Match!
The Mellon Foundation announced a $15 million emergency funding commitment to the Federation of State Humanities Councils in response to federal funding cuts that have devastated state humanities councils. This emergency funding will provide $200,000 for Indiana Humanities with a $50,000 match opportunity for our state.
Any donations received by Indiana Humanities starting April 29, 2025, count towards the dollar-for-dollar match.
Please help us access this much-needed funding by giving today.
This will allow us to continue our vital work with libraries, schools, local historical societies and museums, cultural and arts organizations, local municipalities, community foundations, colleges and universities, and tourism/economic development corporations to help enhance the quality of life and quality of place in Indiana’s communities.
Even with the Mellon Foundation support, a gap of at least $500,000 remains after the loss of federal funding for this fiscal year alone, which jeopardizes our ability to serve Hoosiers of all ages and circumstances in all 92 counties through free public programs, grants, and storytelling. So please give generously.
Looking for other ways to give?
Become a Corporate Member
Your business, nonprofit, school or other organization can show your support of the humanities by becoming a member. Learn more.
Join the Meredith Nicholson Society
With a donation of $1,000 or more, your support can truly be transformational for an organization or community. In recognition of this level of contribution, you’ll receive membership into the Meredith Nicholson Society, which is named for the Indiana author who built the historic home where Indiana Humanities now resides. Learn more about joining.
Matching gifts
Double your impact! If you’re donating to Indiana Humanities, and your employer matches your philanthropic gifts to nonprofit organizations, please remember to submit any required paperwork or inform us of any actions we need to take.
Donor-Advised Funds
Wondering if you can make a gift to Indiana Humanities from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? You can! Just contact your fund manager and make a grant recommendation to get things started. Have questions? Drop us a line.
Planned giving
If you want to make a gift that will impact the lives of Hoosiers in years to come through planned-giving – including gifts from retirement plans or in your will – contact us for more information.