Grantmaking public charity · EIN 45-4618430
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $55.2M in grants paid across 532 grants, with $475M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Horizon House Inc, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation and We Bloom Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Indianapolis Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
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 all grant payments and includes the grant purpose and reporting requirements. the letter also states the grant funds must be used solely for the charitable purposes as described in the letter, and that any unused funds must be returned to the foundation immediately 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
To mobilize people, ideas, and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential - no matter place, race or identity.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $2,886,429 |
| The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $1,994,356 |
| We Bloom Inc | Indianapolis, IN | From Training to Implementation: We Bloom's Trauma-Informed Workplace | $1,200,000 |
| The Center for Mind-Body Medicine | Washington, DC | Hope and Healing in Indiana Prisons - Phase II | $1,071,173 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $719,800 |
| Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek | Indianapolis, IN | CRT - Engage: Collective Impact 1.0 | $682,949 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $534,954 |
| IUPUI University Library | Indianapolis, IN | Philanthropic Studies Archive | $507,441 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $500,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Center of Neurosurgical Excellence | $500,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $457,704 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $445,863 |
| Peace Learning Center | Indianapolis, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $441,128 |
| Englewood Community Development Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Housing to Recovery Initiative Providence Place | $425,945 |
| Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $408,211 |
| Indy Public Safety Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Empower Mentors | $383,918 |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $354,652 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Apply to: I3200113343 (Ballet Fund at Jacobs) | $346,460 |
| Friends of Holliday Park Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $330,666 |
| Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE) | Indianapolis, IN | CAFE Investing in the Far Eastside Community | $327,686 |
| The Domestic Violence Network | Indianapolis, IN | Expanding Domestic Violence Training to Promote Equitable Access to Culturally Appropriate Services and Resources | $320,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Distribution | $312,688 |
| Latinas Welding Guild | Indianapolis, IN | Equitable Employees | $307,825 |
| New Beginnings Church Inc | Indianapolis, IN | New Beginnings Zoom Zoom | $306,825 |
| Groundwork Indy | Indianapolis, IN | Groundwork Ground corp & Green team program support | $305,000 |
The 25 largest of 532 grants listed on the return. 42 grants to individuals ($291K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Indiana$40.2M · 388 grants
- California$1.3M · 25 grants
- District of Columbia$1.29M · 7 grants
- New York$839K · 11 grants
- Illinois$273K · 4 grants
- Michigan$233K · 9 grants
- Oregon$160K · 3 grants
- Arizona$159K · 6 grants
- Washington$159K · 4 grants
- Colorado$154K · 4 grants
- Massachusetts$150K · 4 grants
- Rhode Island$105K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does The Indianapolis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Indianapolis Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Indianapolis Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $55,170,468 in grants paid (532 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Indianapolis Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Horizon House Inc (IN), $2.89M, The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation (IN), $1.99M, We Bloom Inc (IN), $1.2M, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (DC), $1.07M and Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (IN), $720K.