NiSource Charitable Foundation

NiSource envisions a future that provides an opportunity for all communities to reach their full potential by supporting and enhancing the quality of life through community partnerships.

As a concerned corporate citizen, we seek to preserve community strengths, address critical needs and build resources for the future by extending financial and human resources.

For questions regarding the programs NiSource supports, you may contact Corporate Citizenship directly at:

NiSource Corporate Citizenship
801 E 86th Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
219-647-6204
questions@nisource.com

NiSource Charitable Foundation Grant Giving Guidelines and Grant Review Processes

Printable Application Form for Grants

Who is Eligible

  • Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations or other non-profit organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Service which have a focus in one or more of the defined community focus areas:
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Economic Development
    • Human Services
    • Public Safety
    • Have a direct impact in the markets served by NiSource companies.
    • Serve the community without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin and physical disability

Who is Not Eligible

  • Individuals
  • Religious organizations other than universities or colleges
  • Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
  • Organizations which discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability
  • Sports sponsorships
  • Organizations requesting goodwill advertising for fundraising benefits and program books

Evaluating Grant Requests

  • The NiSource Charitable Foundation uses a consistent method to evaluate requests focusing on the following areas: quality, strategic potential, community impact/public benefit and management.
  • Grant requests will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Trustees semi-annually, generally in May and October of each year.
  • The NiSource Charitable Foundation reserves the right to decline any request, change guidelines without notice or reduce any gift amounts in accordance with corporate budgets, program guidelines or conflict of interest with NiSource.