Matching Gifts
Donations up to $100 per associate per year
Investing in Indiana Communities
The SIA Foundation, created and funded by Subaru of Indiana Automotive, is committed to supporting qualifying nonprofit entities in Indiana that improve quality of life and help meet the needs of residents.
Ways of Giving
The SIA Foundation has two programs that support Indiana nonprofits:
Capital Grants
Funding up to $15,000 for capital projects/purchases
Grant Application Guidelines
- The SIA Foundation provides funding for the following causes:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Health & Welfare
- The SIA Foundation prefers to fully fund capital projects/purchases that provide an immediate impact for individuals served by the applying organization.
- Funding must be used to purchase a tangible item or items, which will remain with the applying organization for a minimum of three years.
Annual Cycles
Spring
- Apply January 1 – March 31
- Notification in May
- Disbursement by June 15
Fall
- Apply July 1 – September 30
- Notification in November
- Disbursement by December 15
Eligible to Apply
- 501(c) organizations with a chapter/office in Indiana
- Educational institutions in Indiana
- Governmental or quasi-governmental entities in Indiana
- Must be financially sound
Ineligible to Apply
- Individuals
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations outside Indiana
- Organizations that are not tax-exempt
- Organizations primarily influencing legislation or political candidates
- Organizations primarily promoting religious activities or requiring faith participation
- Organizations that discriminate in service provision on unlawful bases
- Fraternal organizations requiring membership to participate or receive services
Eligible Expenses
- Capital project/purchases ranging from $1,000 to $15,000
- Capital investments, including real estate, facilities, and equipment
Ineligible Expenses
- Operating costs (salaries, marketing, routine expenses)
- Conferences, meals, or travel
- Fundraising drives/events (including capital campaigns)
- Vehicles or vehicle repairs
- Paintings, portraits, and murals
- Software or software subscriptions
- Endowments or memorials
Evaluation of Applications
Applications are reviewed and scored by a committee of associates, who make recommendations to the SIA Foundation board of directors. Scoring is based on several criteria, including demonstration of need, alignment with foundation principles, and impact.
Cost/pricing documentation should be submitted with the application.
Note
- Funding cycles are competitive with approximately 400 applicants.
- The number of selected recipients each cycle is typically fewer than 25.
- Press releases that list past recipients, amount received, and project/purchase can be found here.
Conditions
- Funds must be used for the approved purpose within one year of issuance.
- Repayment may be required if funds aren’t used as specified.
- If awarded, organizations must abstain from the next two grant cycles before applying again.
Contact
SIA Foundation
P.O. Box 6479
Lafayette, IN 47903