Paul Ogle Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Paul Ogle Foundation supports economic prosperity, human needs, regional awareness and activities and preservation in Indiana.
IP TAKE: The Paul Ogle Foundation is an important source of funding for nonprofits in Southern Indiana and gives broadly for community needs and interests. This foundation does not, however, accept unsolicited proposals. Reach out to staff for further information.
PROFILE: Established in 1979, the Paul Ogle Foundation is a private foundation based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Ogle was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who had no heirs and left most of his assets to the foundation. He is known for creating a company called Silgas after becoming involved in the propane fuel industry. The foundation aims to "give back to the community by strategically funding nonprofit organizations, activities and projects that directly improve the lives of the citizens in Southern Indiana.” It funds local efforts for economic prosperity, human needs, regional awareness and activities and preservation.
The Paul Ogle Foundation awards economic grants to support commerce, public works, education and special community projects. Its human needs grants support the physical and mental wellbeing of local residents. The foundation’s regionalism program focuses on promoting regional cooperation between nonprofits and people for the betterment of the area. And in the area of preservation, the foundation prioritizes the region’s artistic, historical and cultural heritage.
Grants range between about $2,000 and $1 million, with an average grant size of about $50,000. Grantmaking focuses on Southern Indiana. Specific areas of interest include Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Switzerland and Washington counties. Past local grantees include the River Heritage Conservancy, United Way of Scott County and the Switzerland County Historical Society. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It awards grants twice per year, in June and December. Direct general questions to the staff at 812-280-8372 or the program director, Donna White Eswine, by email at deswine@ogle-fdn.org.
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