Daily Featured Foundation - 12/7/2025

12/7/2025

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Clowes Fund

Website: https://www.clowesfund.org/

Mission & Purpose: To build a just and equitable society by supporting organizations in Indianapolis, New England (MA, VT, NH), and beyond. The fund creates opportunities for initiative, fosters creativity, and promotes appreciation of the natural environment.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Their grantmaking is focused on two primary regions: Indianapolis, Indiana, and parts of New England. They have specific interest in Immigrant Services and Workforce Development. They are a progressive funder that increasingly prioritizes Multi-Year General Operating Support, which is the "gold standard" of foundation grants because it allows nonprofits the flexibility to spend funds where they are needed most.

Featured Opportunity: Their Introductory Grants program is designed for new applicants, specifically in the Immigrant Services and Workforce Development sectors. This is a critical entry point for 501(c)(3) organizations that have not previously received funding from Clowes to get their foot in the door.

Recommendation: A mid-sized nonprofit in Indianapolis or Boston that provides job training or legal services to immigrants and refugees and is seeking multi-year operating stability.