Community foundation · EIN 35-1793680
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $37.5M in grants paid across 606 grants, with $583M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Indiana University Foundation, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
When making a grant, the foundation verifies the grantee organization's charitable status and that the grantee is compliant with all conditions and past grant reporting requirements. a grant letter accompanies each grant payment that includes the grant purpose and reporting requirements. the letter also states that the grant funds must be used solely for the charitable purposes described and that any unused funds must be returned to the foundation unless an amended grant purpose is authorized by the foundation in writing.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Cicf is a catalyst for progress, and a supporter of visionary ideas with the power to improve our community and the lives of its residents.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Providing Patient-Centered Contraception Care | $1,809,915 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Contribution | $1,099,580 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To be applied to September corteva match | $741,732 |
| American Pianists Association Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $652,458 |
| B&O Trail Association | Brownsburg, IN | Next Level Trail project | $618,143 |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network Inc | Zionsville, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $418,264 |
| Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, IN | FY24 Endowment Draw | $368,427 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $365,515 |
| Child Care Answers of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant Program | $355,000 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | 2023 Match Challenge Black Male Leadership Academy | $355,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $353,900 |
| TechPoint Foundation for Youth | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $345,000 |
| Speedway Trails Association | Speedway, IN | B&O Trail Construction | $320,416 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Drew Hall | $315,750 |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | General operating, marketing consultant support and match challenge support | $300,000 |
| NeuroHope of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $286,000 |
| CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $281,086 |
| Milligan College | Milligan, TN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $280,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $276,921 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $276,375 |
| Phalen Leadership Academy-Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Cowdrey Community Center | $275,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $261,535 |
| Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $259,000 |
| Friends of Garfield Park Inc | Indianapolis, IN | support historic fountains and Sunken Garden restoration campaign | $250,000 |
| Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust | Rangeley, ME | Capital support for improvements to the Orgonon property | $250,000 |
The 25 largest of 606 grants listed on the return. 81 grants to individuals ($1.44M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Indiana$25.4M · 383 grants
- Illinois$2.11M · 34 grants
- Maine$375K · 2 grants
- Michigan$364K · 14 grants
- District of Columbia$343K · 11 grants
- New York$341K · 7 grants
- Tennessee$308K · 2 grants
- Georgia$297K · 2 grants
- Texas$203K · 4 grants
- Kentucky$184K · 7 grants
- Florida$166K · 8 grants
- Virginia$160K · 11 grants
Quick answers
Does Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $37,476,102 in grants paid (606 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Indiana University Foundation (IN), $1.81M, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana (IN), $1.1M, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc (IN), $742K, American Pianists Association Inc (IN), $652K and B&O Trail Association (IN), $618K.