About Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
To honor the intentions of Nicholas and Marguerite Noyes by continuing their charitable traditions and improving the quality of life in the greater Indianapolis area through support for charitable organizations and educational institutions serving central Indiana, Indiana colleges and universities, and organizations serving areas of particular importance to the founders.
Focus Areas
Arts and cultureCivic and community serviceEducationEnvironmentHealth and human servicesReligionScholarshipsProgram supportGeneral operating supportCapital funds
Who They Fund
children and families (including early learners and childcare users)students and scholarship recipients (K‑12 and postsecondary)
About Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
The Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation concentrates its giving on improving quality of life in the greater Indianapolis area, with 93% of its grants going to recipients in Indiana. Its recent awards show a strong tilt toward capital, renovation, and sustaining support for local schools, service organizations, arts groups, and community institutions. The Oaks Academy received $200,000 for a multi-purpose facility, while Friends of Holliday Park received $175,000 for a playground renovation capital campaign. Those larger commitments sit alongside multi-year support patterns for organizations such as Eskenazi Health Foundation and United Way of Central Indiana, suggesting a funder that combines project-based and ongoing support. The foundation’s stated mission is to uphold the founders’ charitable traditions and continue their commitment to the greater Indianapolis area. Its grantmaking touches culture, civic and community service, education, environment, health and human services, and religion. Recent awards also include support for housing stability, food access, accessibility improvements, and community facilities, reflecting a broad local portfolio anchored by Indianapolis institutions and nearby organizations in central Indiana.
What Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation Funds
Education appears prominently in the foundation’s portfolio. In 2025, Herron High School Inc received $120,000 for Herron Preparatory Academy Phase II, and in 2023 St Richard's School received $115,400 for a technology update. These grants point to support for school infrastructure and academic programming. Health and human services are another clear area. Progress House received $150,000 in 2025 for renovation and expansion, following a $150,000 grant in 2023 for Graham House demolition and reconstruction. The foundation also gave $75,000 to Gleaners Food Bank for food acquisition and $77,000 to New Hope of Indiana Inc for a handicap accessible van. Culture and civic life show up in grants to Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc for the Back to the Future campaign and to Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art for a capital improvement. Community recreation is also present through Friends of Holliday Park’s playground renovation capital campaign.
How Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$6.4M
Total Assets
$157.9M
Total Revenue
$11.8M
Total Expenses
$6.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $4K and $13K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$13K
Geographic Reach
Local17 states funded
Funding intensity
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