THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATIONClosed
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This organization closed in 2013. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Indianapolis Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Indiana. With a total of $3.2 million distributed to 90 grantees in 2013, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, offering grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE INDPLS AND MARION COUNTY. CHARITABLE ASSETS ARE BUILT TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE CHARITABLE GROUPS WITH GRANTS & PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS NEEDS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC
Indianapolis, IN
$591.3K
19%
United Way of Central Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$345.2K
11%

EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC
Indianapolis, IN
$86.4K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
111
Median 1st year grant
$21.6K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION give?
THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Massachusetts, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2013, THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2013, THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, United Way of Central Indiana Inc, and EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION?
THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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