
Indiana University Health Inc directs the bulk of its funding toward local Indianapolis-area health and community wellbeing, combining very large institutional gifts with numerous smaller operating and program grants to nonprofits that address basic needs, workforce pathways, and youth/family supports. The foundation prioritizes partnerships with health systems, community foundations, food security and social services providers, and organizations that connect health to broader social determinants like housing, employment and early learning. Many grants are geographically concentrated in central Indiana and several organizations receive repeat or multi-year support.
A $50 million general-support grant to The Indianapolis Foundation Inc. is the clearest signal in Indiana University Health Inc.’s recent giving: the foundation makes both very large institutional awards and a long list of smaller operating grants tied to health and community wellbeing. Its funding is closely linked to central Indiana, with most awards staying in-state and a strong emphasis on organizations that connect health care to basic needs, employment, housing, and family supports. The foundation’s portfolio also shows repeated support for health-system and community-health partners. Indiana University Health Foundation Inc. received more than $15 million in 2024 and more than $21 million in 2023 for “Community Health/Spiritual Values,” while Healthnet Inc. received multiple six- and seven-figure grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025. Other sizable grants went to RecycleForce, Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc., Martin University Inc., and The St Joseph Community Health Foundation, indicating a mix of institutional backing and community-based grantmaking. Alongside those larger awards, the foundation funds organizations working on food access, youth and family supports, research, and neighborhood stabilization. The recent record includes grants to Gleaners Food Bank in Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis, Early Learning Indiana Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana, and Indiana University.
Community health is a central thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. Indiana University Health Foundation Inc. received $15,044,150 in 2024 and $21,324,699 in 2023 for “Community Health/Spiritual Values,” showing support for health-related institutional work at a large scale. Healthnet Inc. also received repeated general-support grants, including $1,254,000 in 2023, $627,000 in 2024, and $650,000 in 2025. The foundation also backs food security and basic-needs work. Gleaners Food Bank in Inc. received $106,734 in 2025 and $100,000 in 2024 for community benefit. Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc. received $525,000 in 2025 for general support. Workforce and education-related grants are present as well. RecycleForce received $1,000,000 in 2025 for general support, while IWU Accelerator Inc. received $300,000 in 2024. In youth and early learning, Early Learning Indiana Inc. received $217,395 in 2025 and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana received $200,000 in 2025.
$56.9M
$12.8B
$6.1B
$5.3B
Most grants fall between $15K and $43K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$43K
About 94% of grants go to recipients in IN.
DENNIS M MURPHY
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT & CEO
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Highly concentrated overall: two very large institutional gifts account for the majority of dollars, while the remainder is distributed across many local nonprofits. Mix of repeat grantees and one-off program/support grants, focused on place-based impact in Indianapolis/Central Indiana and on health-adjacent social determinants.
Notable grantees: The Indianapolis Foundation Inc, Indiana University Health Foundation Inc, HEALTHNET INC, GLEANERS FOOD BANK IN INC, RecycleForce
Typical grant size clusters in the mid-five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $42,500. That said, the portfolio also includes much larger institutional awards, including a $50 million grant in 2025 and multi-million-dollar support in prior years. The pattern appears repeated rather than one-off. Several recipients show up across multiple years, including Indiana University Health Foundation Inc., Healthnet Inc., Indiana University, and Gleaners Food Bank in Inc. The funder is a public charity and a regular DAF funder, and it also makes program-related investments. Grant purposes range from general support to research and community benefit.
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Indiana: 94% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the top state by grant count is IN. Indianapolis dominates the recipient map, with many awards landing there, including grants to Healthnet Inc., Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc., Martin University Inc., Early Learning Indiana Inc., and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. Outside Indianapolis, the foundation also funds organizations in Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Muncie, Merrillville, and even one recipient in Chicago’s orbit through Bloomington, IL-based IWU Accelerator Inc. All recorded grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
Its typical grant sizes are $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $42,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger institutional grants, such as a $50 million award in 2025.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Indiana University Health Foundation Inc., Healthnet Inc., Indiana University, and Gleaners Food Bank in Inc. That pattern suggests recurring relationships rather than only one-time awards.
Recent grants support community health, food security, workforce development, early learning, housing, and youth/family services. Named recipients include Healthnet Inc., Gleaners Food Bank in Inc., RecycleForce, Early Learning Indiana Inc., and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.
The foundation gives primarily in Indiana: 94% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state, and Indiana is the top state by grant count. Indianapolis is the main recipient city in the recent grants list.
It is classified as a public charity. The foundation also has program-related investments and is listed as a regular DAF funder.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Indianapolis Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| RecycleForce | Indianapolis, IN | $1,000,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Intend Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $750,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| HEALTHNET INC | Indianapolis, IN | $650,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $525,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Martin University Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $475,730 | 2025 | General Support |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | Dallas, TX | $384,716 | 2025 | General Support |
| The St Joseph Community Health Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | $302,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Fathers and Families Center | Indianapolis, IN | $250,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | $222,500 | 2025 | Research |
| Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $219,327 | 2025 | General Support |
| EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC | Indianapolis, IN | $217,395 | 2025 | General Support |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana | Merrillville, IN | $200,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| CENTER FOR INTERFAITH COOP INC | Indianapolis, IN | $167,750 | 2025 | General Support |
| ERSKINE GREEN INSTITUTE | Muncie, IN | $162,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Peace Learning Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $145,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| GLEANERS FOOD BANK IN INC | Indianapolis, IN | $106,734 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $106,390 | 2025 | General Support |
| Aspire Higher Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Keeping PACE | Zionsville, IN | $50,000 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Indy Health District Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $46,906 | 2025 | General Support |
| INDIANAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE | Indianapolis, IN | $42,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| INDIANAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION INC | Indianapolis, IN | $40,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Million Meal Movement Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $40,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Light of the World Christian Church | Indianapolis, IN | $40,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Mudsock Youth Athletics | Fishers, IN | $35,220 | 2025 | General Support |
| The Immigrant Welcome Center | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Mackida Loveal & Trip Mentoring Outreach Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| GENNESARET FREE CLINIC INC | Indianapolis, IN | $30,000 | 2025 | Health Access |
| THE MILK BANK INC | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Free Press Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| ESKENAZI HEALTH | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Community Alliance of the Far Eastside | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| IWU Accelerator Inc | Bloomington, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| Trinity Haven Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| First Baptist Church in Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| New Direction Christian Church Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| 100 BLACK MEN INDIANAPOLIS | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| Groundwork Indy Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $22,900 | 2025 | General Support |
| REACH FOR YOUTH INC | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| IVY ENDOWMENT INC | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Brightwood Community Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | Community Benefit |
| The Links Inc Circle City IN Chapter | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| National Coalition of 100 Black Women Indianapolis Chapter Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County | Noblesville, IN | $12,500 | 2025 | General Support |
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc
$50,000,000General Support
RecycleForce
$1,000,000General Support
Intend Indiana Inc
$750,000General Support
HEALTHNET INC
$650,000General Support
Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc
$525,000General Support
Martin University Inc
$475,730General Support
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
$384,716General Support
The St Joseph Community Health Foundation
$302,000General Support
Fathers and Families Center
$250,000General Support
Indiana University
$222,500Research
Outreach Inc
$219,327General Support
EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC
$217,395General Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana
$200,000General Support
CENTER FOR INTERFAITH COOP INC
$167,750General Support
ERSKINE GREEN INSTITUTE
$162,500General Support
Peace Learning Center Inc
$145,000General Support
GLEANERS FOOD BANK IN INC
$106,734Community Benefit
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis
$106,390General Support
Aspire Higher Foundation
$100,000General Support
Keeping PACE
$50,000Community Benefit
INDIANA LEGAL SERVICES INC
$50,000General Support
Indy Health District Inc
$46,906General Support
INDIANAPOLIS URBAN LEAGUE
$42,500General Support
INDIANAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION INC
$40,000General Support
Million Meal Movement Inc
$40,000General Support
Light of the World Christian Church
$40,000General Support
Mudsock Youth Athletics
$35,220General Support
The Immigrant Welcome Center
$30,000General Support
Mackida Loveal & Trip Mentoring Outreach Center Inc
$30,000General Support
GENNESARET FREE CLINIC INC
$30,000Health Access
THE MILK BANK INC
$25,000General Support
Free Press Indiana
$25,000General Support
ESKENAZI HEALTH
$25,000General Support
Community Alliance of the Far Eastside
$25,000Community Benefit
IWU Accelerator Inc
$25,000General Support
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
$25,000Community Benefit
Trinity Haven Inc
$25,000General Support
First Baptist Church in Indianapolis
$25,000General Support
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
$25,000General Support
New Direction Christian Church Inc
$25,000General Support
100 BLACK MEN INDIANAPOLIS
$25,000Community Benefit
Groundwork Indy Inc
$22,900General Support
REACH FOR YOUTH INC
$20,000General Support
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Inc
$20,000General Support
IVY ENDOWMENT INC
$15,000General Support
Brightwood Community Center Inc
$15,000Community Benefit
The Links Inc Circle City IN Chapter
$15,000General Support
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Indianapolis Chapter Inc
$15,000General Support
Emerging Pearls Foundation Inc
$15,000General Support
Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County
$12,500General Support