The Cartwright Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives, particularly in youth development and education. It focuses on funding local sports teams, educational institutions, and community service organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of youth and promoting community engagement. The foundation primarily serves organizations in its local area, emphasizing support for programs that foster athletic participation and educational opportunities. Its grantmaking activities are concentrated within its home region, demonstrating a strong dedication to local community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A locally based Indiana nonprofit or community group working in youth development, sports, schools, or local community service with an existing relationship or an introduction to the trustee.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates in South Bend / Granger / Mishawaka area (in-state).
- • Programs focused on youth, sports, education, or community service.
- • Project size consistent with past grants (small-to-mid grant amounts, thousands to tens of thousands).
- • An introducer or direct relationship with the trustee or local community leaders.
Geography
Observed giving in both years is entirely within Indiana, with the latest year showing all grants concentrated in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a range of independent local recipients (13 distinct grantees in 2022 and six in 2023) across youth sports, schools, faith-based groups, and service clubs, indicating a moderate diversity of recipients for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many recent grantees were new in the latest year, but the foundation states it only funds preselected organizations and no public application process or website was found, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without being identified or introduced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
