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This organization closed in 2024. 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
INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $8.7 million in grants to three grantees in 2024. The fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS, GROWTH, OPPORTUNITY, AND THE GENERAL ECONOMIC WELFARE FOR INDIANAPOLIS-AREA BUSINESSES BY ATTRACTING AND HOSTING PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, TOURNAMENTS, AND/OR COMPETITIONS, AND OTHER EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS OR CONVENTIONS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.
Cause Areas
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Business promotion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
2021 ALL-STAR INC
Indianapolis, IN
$9.8M
45%
INDY COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF INC
Indianapolis, IN
$9.7M
44%
INDIANA SPORTS CORPORATION
Indianapolis, IN
$1.8M
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC?
No. INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC give?
INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND 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 INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $135 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $8.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include 2021 ALL-STAR INC, INDY COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF INC, and INDIANA SPORTS CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC?
INDY CHAMPIONSHIPS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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