WFYI Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
35-1961650
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Indianapolis, IN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
35-1961650
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The WFYI Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $489K in grants to a single grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
WFYI Foundation enables supporters of public media to invest in ensuring ongoing access to excellent information about issues that matter to central Indiana.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$2.1M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WFYI Foundation Inc?
No. WFYI Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WFYI Foundation Inc give?
WFYI Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana. 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 WFYI Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WFYI Foundation Inc fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $138 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WFYI Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, WFYI Foundation Inc awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $489 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WFYI Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, WFYI Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WFYI Foundation Inc?
WFYI Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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