NiSource Charitable Foundation

In support of its aspiration to become North America's Premier Regulated Energy Company, NiSource has established the NiSource Charitable Foundation, with a mission to help create strong and sustainable communities where NiSource employees and customers live and work. In close collaboration with NiSource employees and community partners, the Foundation seeks opportunities to provide funding and encourage volunteer support for non-profit organizations in the areas of:

  • Community Vitality and Development,
  • Environmental and Energy Sustainability,
  • Learning and Science Education, and
  • Public Safety and Human Services.

If you have any questions, you may contact the NiSource Charitable Foundation directly at:

NiSource Charitable Foundation
Attn: Jennifer Moench
801 E 86th Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
219-647-6209
jmoench@nisource.com

NiSource Charitable Foundation Supporting Those In Need Program

If you have questions regarding the Supporting Those in Need Program, please contact your local Communications and Public Relations team member for additional information.

Bay State Gas
Sheila A. Doiron, Director, Communications and Community Relations
Office: 508-836-7358
sdoiron@nisource.com

Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Lisa F. Smith, APR, Communications Manager
Office: 859-288-0245
esmith1@nisource.com

Columbia Gas of Ohio
Steve Jablonski, Director of Communications
Office: 614-460-4605
sjablonski@nisource.com

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
Columbia Gas of Maryland
Tom Cuddy, Director, Communications & Community Relations
Office: 724-416-6313
tcuddy@nisource.com

Columbia Gas of Virginia
Robert C. Innes, Director, Communications & Community Relations
Office: 804-768-6410
rinnes@nisource.com

NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage
Cindy Donaldson, Director of Regulatory & Government Affairs
Office: 713-267-4763
cdonaldson@nisource.com

NIPSCO, NIFL & Kokomo Gas
Nick Meyer, Manager Communications & Public Affairs
Office: 219-647-6556
nmeyer@nisource.com

NiSource Charitable Foundation Grant Giving Guidelines and Grant Review Processes

Printable Application Form for Grants

Note: Grant Applications need to be received by April 1 for the spring evaluation and September 1 for the fall evaluation. If you miss the deadline, your application will be submitted into the next evaluation period.

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.