To build a community of opportunity no matter place, race, or identity.
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc’s recent giving shows a strong mix of place-based housing, civic, and cultural support, anchored by a $15,000,000 grant to Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc for acquisition and development of affordable housing. That scale is matched by repeated support for Indiana organizations working on health, trails, climate, and community infrastructure. The foundation also backed Indiana University Foundation with $1,809,915 for patient-centered contraception care, and gave $1,676,383 to Speedway Trails Association for B&O Trail construction. Its portfolio includes large commitments to local institutions and issue-specific work, alongside recurring support for community-serving organizations in Indianapolis and across Central Indiana. Recent awards reached arts groups, legal advocacy organizations, food-security partners, disability services, and environmental nonprofits. In the arts, it supported Indiana Humanities Council for the Indiana Authors Award and the Indianapolis Art Center through a distribution grant. In community needs, it also funded Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc and Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. The pattern reflects a community foundation using grants to support housing stability, cultural life, and public-interest work across the region.
Housing is a major part of the foundation’s recent work. A $15,000,000 grant to Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc supported acquisition and development of affordable housing, placing housing stability near the top of its giving. Health access also appears prominently. Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc gave $1,809,915 to Indiana University Foundation for patient-centered contraception care, and $400,000 to American Civil Liberties Union of IN Fnd for abortion access, criminal legal reform, and voting rights. In infrastructure, the foundation funded trail-building with $1,676,383 to Speedway Trails Association for B&O Trail construction and $618,143 to B&O Trail Association for the Next Level Trail project. It also supports arts and cultural institutions, including $1,250,000 to Indiana Humanities Council for the Indiana Authors Award, plus funding for arts organizations such as American Pianists Association Inc and Indianapolis Art Center.
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$583.5M
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Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $21K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$21K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Typical grants cluster in the tens of thousands, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $21,000, and a p75 of $50,000. The recent list also includes several seven-figure awards, showing that the foundation uses both smaller operating-style grants and large project commitments. The recent record includes repeated support to some recipients across multiple years, including The Nature Conservancy in Indiana and American Journalism Project, which indicates a pattern of follow-on funding rather than one-off gifts. Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc is a mixed community foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Indiana: 71% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Indiana is the top state by grant count. Indianapolis appears most often in the recent-grants list, alongside Speedway, Brownsburg, Zionsville, and other Central Indiana locations. The list is entirely U.S.-based, with no non-U.S. recipient countries in the data. The geographic pattern is regional rather than national, with the strongest cluster in the Indianapolis area and broader Central Indiana.
Its active focus areas include Arts & Culture, Basic Needs / Food Security, Environment & Climate, Equity & Justice, Education & Scholarships, nonprofit capacity building, historic preservation, and community connectivity / infrastructure. Recent grants also align with affordable housing, health access, trail development, and legal advocacy.
The grant-size distribution centers on smaller awards: p25 is $10,000, median grant size is $21,000, and p75 is $50,000. The recent data also includes larger project grants, including several awards above $1 million.
Yes. It runs the CICF Collaborative Scholarship Portfolio, a consolidated scholarship program that gives students one application access to 50+ awards across four-year, two-year, and technical programs. Its focus includes postsecondary scholarships, higher education access, and vocational and technical training.
Very local. 71% of grants go to recipients in Indiana, which is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipients include organizations in Indianapolis, Speedway, Brownsburg, and Zionsville, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support for some recipients across multiple years, including The Nature Conservancy in Indiana and American Journalism Project. That suggests a mix of recurring relationships and one-time project grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Central Indiana Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations providing qualifying summer youth experiences for Marion County children and teens ages 4–24.
Deadline: 2026 applications are open August 17 through October 16, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit providers that offer both prevention and intervention immigration legal services.
Deadline: Applications close October 16, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations leading climate, environmental equity or inclusive democracy work in their communities throughout Indiana.
Deadline: Rolling applications with quarterly reviews in 2026.
Who can apply: Organizations working to preserve significant African American landmarks in Indiana.
Administered by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with active 501(c)(3) status. Projects are assessed for architectural or historical significance, redevelopment opportunity, demolition threat, and significance to Indiana's African American heritage.
Deadline: Property suggestions were requested by April 15, 2022 in the cited announcement; the funds also distribute some grants on an ongoing basis.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,809,915 | 2025 | Providing Patient-Centered Contraception Care |
| The Nature Conservancy in Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $1,099,580 | 2025 | Charitable Contribution |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $741,732 | 2025 | To be applied to September corteva match |
| American Pianists Association Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $652,458 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| B&O Trail Association | Brownsburg, IN | $618,143 | 2025 | Next Level Trail project |
| Indiana Canine Assistant Network Inc | Zionsville, IN | $418,264 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, IN | $368,427 | 2025 | FY24 Endowment Draw |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | $365,515 | 2025 | General operating support |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | $355,000 | 2025 | 2023 Match Challenge Black Male Leadership Academy |
| Child Care Answers of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $355,000 | 2025 | Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant Program |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $353,900 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| TechPoint Foundation for Youth | Indianapolis, IN | $345,000 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Speedway Trails Association | Speedway, IN | $320,416 | 2025 | B&O Trail Construction |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | $315,750 | 2025 | Drew Hall |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | $300,000 | 2025 | General operating, marketing consultant support and match challenge support |
| NeuroHope of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $286,000 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions | Indianapolis, IN | $281,086 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Milligan College | Milligan, TN | $280,000 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | $276,921 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Central Indiana Land Trust Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $276,375 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Phalen Leadership Academy-Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $275,000 | 2025 | Cowdrey Community Center |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | $261,535 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | $259,000 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Friends of Garfield Park Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $250,000 | 2025 | support historic fountains and Sunken Garden restoration campaign |
| Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust | Rangeley, ME | $250,000 | 2025 | Capital support for improvements to the Orgonon property |
| Festival Music Society of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $230,504 | 2025 | 2024 distribution |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | $227,000 | 2025 | Library Cabinet Renovation |
| The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $226,500 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Indianapolis, IN | $226,000 | 2025 | General Operating |
| Indy Reads | Indianapolis, IN | $225,050 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $215,250 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Actors Theatre of Indiana | Carmel, IN | $207,564 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| ChiArts Foundation | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | 2025 | General operating support, marketing & communications, & event sponsorship |
| First Baptist Athletics of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $200,000 | 2025 | Grow the Tradition campaign |
| Landmark Columbus Foundation | Columbus, IN | $200,000 | 2025 | 2024-2025 Exhibit Columbus support |
| The Cabaret | Indianapolis, IN | $199,853 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | $192,533 | 2025 | For the Ted and Nancy Boots Endowment Scholarship Fund |
| Dance Kaleidoscope | Indianapolis, IN | $189,199 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | $185,554 | 2025 | Annual campaign support |
| Chicago Freedom School | Chicago, IL | $180,000 | 2025 | Transformative Justice Law Project General Operating Support |
| We Bloom Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $175,000 | 2025 | Capital Campaign We Bloom Center for Growth in Indianapolis |
| The Indianapolis Public Library Fndn | Indianapolis, IN | $170,198 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $170,000 | 2025 | General Operating, Ryan Learning Ctr, and Photograph Media |
| American Civil Liberties Union of IN Fnd | Indianapolis, IN | $164,044 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | $160,000 | 2025 | Support for Center on Halsted's Pride in Aging Program |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | $157,500 | 2025 | Annual campaign support |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $156,250 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | $150,400 | 2025 | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion |
| Timothy Mooney Repertory Theatre | Imlay City, MI | $146,000 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | $145,958 | 2025 | 2024 Distribution |
Providing Patient-Centered Contraception Care
To be applied to September corteva match
American Pianists Association Inc
$652,4582024 Distribution
B&O Trail Association
$618,143Next Level Trail project
To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Cathedral High School
$368,427FY24 Endowment Draw
Newfields
$365,515General operating support
Child Care Answers of Central Indiana
$355,000Strengthen Indy Child Care Grant Program
To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
TechPoint Foundation for Youth
$345,0002024 Distribution
Speedway Trails Association
$320,416B&O Trail Construction
General operating, marketing consultant support and match challenge support
Central Indiana Land Trust Inc
$276,375To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Phalen Leadership Academy-Indiana Inc
$275,000Cowdrey Community Center
support historic fountains and Sunken Garden restoration campaign
Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust
$250,000Capital support for improvements to the Orgonon property
Festival Music Society of Indiana
$230,5042024 distribution
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc
$215,250To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Actors Theatre of Indiana
$207,5642024 Distribution
General operating support, marketing & communications, & event sponsorship
First Baptist Athletics of Indianapolis
$200,000Grow the Tradition campaign
For the Ted and Nancy Boots Endowment Scholarship Fund
Dance Kaleidoscope
$189,1992024 Distribution
Transformative Justice Law Project General Operating Support
General Operating, Ryan Learning Ctr, and Photograph Media
To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc
$156,250To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Timothy Mooney Repertory Theatre
$146,0002024 Distribution