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THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC

THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC

Indianapolis, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-4618430
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC

Indianapolis, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-4618430
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Indianapolis Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Indiana, with additional support in New York and California. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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.
Total Funding Given

$45.4M

2024
Grantees funded
1K
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

490

Median 1st year grant
$20.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lorenzo Esters
Board Member
E
Erin Tanner
Board Member
C
Cynthia Simon Skjodt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC give?
THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New York, and California. 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 INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 490 grants, totaling nearly $45.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,020 grantees. Recent grantees include INDIANAPOLIS - MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC, HORIZON HOUSE INC, and INDIANAPOLIS CULTURAL TRAIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC?
THE INDIANAPOLIS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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