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    Indianapolis Foundation

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    About Indianapolis Foundation

    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.

    Focus Areas

    HousingEconomic mobilityHealthEnvironmental equityYouth programsGrantmaking/capacity building

    Who They Fund

    incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individualsyouth and young adults (including pre-K children)survivors of domestic violence from culturally marginalized communitiesresidents of underserved Indianapolis neighborhoods (e.g., Far Eastside)community-based artists and cultural organizationspeople experiencing homelessness or housing instability

    About Indianapolis Foundation

    The Indianapolis Foundation Inc’s grantmaking shows a strong emphasis on Indianapolis institutions and neighborhood-serving organizations, with multiple large unrestricted awards to Horizon House Inc, Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc, and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. The foundation also uses specific program grants to support prison reentry, trauma-informed workplace training, mentoring, and literacy, alongside broad operating support. Recent awards include $1,200,000 to We Bloom Inc for "From Training to Implementation: We Bloom's Trauma-Informed Workplace" and $1,071,173 to The Center for Mind-Body Medicine for "Hope and Healing in Indiana Prisons - Phase II," showing how the foundation combines flexible funding with targeted program work. The foundation’s profile also reflects support for community infrastructure and civic life. It has backed The Jewish Federations of North America for the "Swords of Iron Campaign," the United States Energy Foundation for the "Indiana State Priority Program," and local organizations such as Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek. Across the recent grants list, operating support appears frequently, but project-specific awards are used where the foundation is advancing a defined initiative.

    What Indianapolis Foundation Funds

    Housing and basic needs appear in the foundation’s grant history through support for Horizon House Inc, including a $2,886,429 award in 2025 and earlier multiyear funding. In youth development and literacy, The Oaks Academy received $505,000 to purchase books for the pre-K library, and Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek received $522,993 for "Bloom Project Community Partnerships: Mentoring." The foundation also funds community well-being and public systems. We Bloom Inc received $1,200,000 for "From Training to Implementation: We Bloom's Trauma-Informed Workplace," linking employment settings to trauma-informed practice. For environmental work, Central Indiana Land Trust Inc received $535,300 in general operating support, and the United States Energy Foundation received $750,000 for the "Indiana State Priority Program." These grants align with the foundation’s listed focus areas in housing, youth programs, environmental equity, and economic mobility.

    How Indianapolis Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster around a median of $30,000, with the 25th percentile at $12,000 and the 75th percentile at $92,130. The recent grants list also includes several seven-figure awards, which indicates that the foundation mixes smaller operating or project grants with larger institutional commitments. The pattern includes repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially for local community and basic-needs work. It is a community foundation, and it also makes program-related investments. The presence of both unrestricted grants and named project grants suggests a blend of flexible support and targeted initiative funding. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications for some programs, including the Competitive Grant Round, The Capacity Lab Grant, Indiana Climate & Democracy Catalyst Fund, Indy Summer Youth Program, Immigrant Legal Services Fund, and Elevation Grant.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $45.4M

    Total Assets

    $475.5M

    Total Revenue

    $130M

    Total Expenses

    $64.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $12K and $92K, with a median of $30K.

    25th Percentile

    $12K

    Median

    $30K

    75th Percentile

    $92K

    Geographic Reach

    Local29 states funded

    About 82% of grants go to recipients in WA.

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    Funding Style

    unrestricted/general operating supportcapacity building and technical assistanceprogrammatic/direct service fundingcapital and infrastructure grantsdata systems implementation support

    Topics

    prison reentry and restorative justice servicestrauma-informed workplace trainingyouth mentoring and leadership developmenthousing stability and recovery (homelessness prevention & supportive housing)workforce development and employment pathways to reduce crimeearly childhood literacy / pre-K book accessdomestic violence service expansion with cultural and linguistic competence

    Where Indianapolis Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is concentrated in Indiana, with 82% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Indianapolis is the clearest hub in the recent grants list, alongside other in-state recipients such as Greencastle, Muncie, and Fort Wayne. Outside Indiana, recent grants reached Washington, DC; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Golden, CO; and Woodbury, NY. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 1,341 grants in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Indianapolis Foundation

    What grant sizes does The Indianapolis Foundation Inc typically make?

    The distribution centers on a $30,000 median grant, with a 25th percentile of $12,000 and a 75th percentile of $92,130. The recent grants list also shows awards above $1 million, so the foundation spans small, mid-sized, and large grants.

    Does The Indianapolis Foundation Inc accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, for some programs. The Competitive Grant Round, The Capacity Lab Grant, Indiana Climate & Democracy Catalyst Fund, Indy Summer Youth Program, Immigrant Legal Services Fund, and Elevation Grant are all listed as accepting unsolicited applications.

    What focus areas show up in its grantmaking?

    Its active focus areas include housing, economic mobility, health, environmental equity, youth programs, and grantmaking/capacity building. Recent grants also show support for prison reentry, trauma-informed workplace training, literacy, mentoring, and housing stability.

    How concentrated is the giving in Indiana?

    Very concentrated: 82% of grants go to recipients in Indiana. The recent grants list is dominated by Indianapolis organizations, with additional in-state grants to Greencastle, Muncie, and Fort Wayne.

    Is The Indianapolis Foundation Inc limited to one-off project grants?

    No. The recent grants list includes repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including Horizon House Inc and The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. It also makes unrestricted grants, such as awards marked "To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion."

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Indianapolis Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $100K

    Indiana Climate & Democracy Catalyst Fund

    environmental equityclimate justicedecarbonization+3 more

    Who can apply: Prioritizes 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on frontline communities, place-based organizations, tribal governments, rural communities, and rural governments. Organizations must be centered in Indiana, led by Indiana communities and/or center community voice in work, and have measurable community outcomes. Multi-year awards require at least three previous years of 990 filings.

    Deadline: Rolling application with funding decisions quarterly; portal remains open through the close of Round 4.

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    Opening soonAward: Up to $100K

    Competitive Grant Round

    housing equityeconomic equityhealth equity+3 more

    Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; fiscal sponsors are not accepted; applicants must demonstrate a strong track record and established presence serving communities in Indianapolis; organizations must meet the Foundation’s non-discrimination and reporting requirements; proposals should align with the Equity Framework and priority populations.

    Deadline: The next competitive round is slated to open April 1, 2026; proposals must be submitted by the designated deadline announced in the portal.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Horizon House IncIndianapolis, IN$2,886,4292025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    The Indianapolis Public Library FoundationIndianapolis, IN$1,994,35620252024 Distribution
    We Bloom IncIndianapolis, IN$1,200,0002025From Training to Implementation: We Bloom's Trauma-Informed Workplace
    The Center for Mind-Body MedicineWashington, DC$1,071,1732025Hope and Healing in Indiana Prisons - Phase II
    Jewish Federation of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$719,8002025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked CreekIndianapolis, IN$682,9492025CRT - Engage: Collective Impact 1.0
    Eskenazi Health FoundationIndianapolis, IN$534,9542025Charitable contribution
    IUPUI University LibraryIndianapolis, IN$507,4412025Philanthropic Studies Archive
    University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$500,0002025Center of Neurosurgical Excellence
    Lustgarten FoundationWoodbury, NY$500,0002025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Indiana Repertory Theatre IncIndianapolis, IN$457,70420252024 Distribution
    Second Helpings IncIndianapolis, IN$445,86320252024 Distribution
    Peace Learning CenterIndianapolis, IN$441,1282025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Englewood Community Development CorpIndianapolis, IN$425,9452025Housing to Recovery Initiative Providence Place
    Indianapolis Cultural Trail IncIndianapolis, IN$408,21120252024 Distribution
    Indy Public Safety Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN$383,9182025Empower Mentors
    Purdue FoundationWest Lafayette, IN$354,6522025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, IN$346,4602025Apply to: I3200113343 (Ballet Fund at Jacobs)
    Friends of Holliday Park IncIndianapolis, IN$330,66620252024 Distribution
    Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE)Indianapolis, IN$327,6862025CAFE Investing in the Far Eastside Community
    The Domestic Violence NetworkIndianapolis, IN$320,0002025Expanding Domestic Violence Training to Promote Equitable Access to Culturally Appropriate Services and Resources
    Boys & Girls Clubs of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$312,68820252024 Distribution
    Latinas Welding GuildIndianapolis, IN$307,8252025Equitable Employees
    New Beginnings Church IncIndianapolis, IN$306,8252025New Beginnings Zoom Zoom
    Groundwork IndyIndianapolis, IN$305,0002025Groundwork Ground corp & Green team program support
    Rotary Foundation of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$305,00020252024 Distribution
    Trusted MentorsIndianapolis, IN$300,0002025Mentoring Adults and Young Adults to Prevent Homelessness
    Business Ownership Initiative of IndianaIndianapolis, IN$300,0002025Program Manager
    Union for Reform JudaismZionsville, IN$300,0002025GUCI-The Athletic Pavilion and Aquatic Center
    New City ChurchIndianapolis, IN$296,51120252024 Distribution
    Greater Indianapolis Progress CommitteeIndianapolis, IN$283,5452025MCRC
    Thomas Ridley's 1 Like MeIndianapolis, IN$283,0002025Elevation Capacity Building Grant award
    DREAM Alive IncIndianapolis, IN$282,0172025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Brookside Community Development CorpIndianapolis, IN$278,0002025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Center of Wellness for Urban Women IncIndianapolis, IN$275,0002025Elevation Capacity Building Grant award
    A Better Way Outreach IncIndianapolis, IN$275,0002025Elevation Capacity Building Grant award
    Martin Luther King Community CenterIndianapolis, IN$267,5002025Additional support for Elevation Rd 6 grant
    Project Free UniversityIndianapolis, IN$264,2002025Program Needs and Expenses
    Trans Solutions Research and Resource CenterIndianapolis, IN$256,6812025National VISION Project
    Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering IncIndianapolis, IN$256,0002025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Sled CorporationIndianapolis, IN$250,9952025Corey's House for renovations
    Central Indiana Youth for ChristIndianapolis, IN$250,0002025CIYFC Holistically Supports Youth in the Marion County Community
    Michigan Saves IncBloomington, IN$250,0002025Indiana Energy Independence Fund
    Community Health Network FoundationIndianapolis, IN$250,0002025Certified Peer Recovery Specialists: Guides Through Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
    Eclectic Soul VOICES CorporationIndianapolis, IN$250,0002025VOICES Healing Centered Housing Initiative
    DePauw UniversityGreencastle, IN$250,0002025Match for AD
    Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN$249,3812025Supporting IU Health's Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program
    Pathway Resource Center IncIndianapolis, IN$240,0002025Driven 2 Success (D2S) Micro Transit Transportation Program
    Indiana LandmarksIndianapolis, IN$235,5002025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
    Elevate IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$234,2772025To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Horizon House Inc

    $2,886,429
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

    $1,994,356
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    We Bloom Inc

    $1,200,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    From Training to Implementation: We Bloom's Trauma-Informed Workplace

    The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

    $1,071,173
    Washington, DC2025

    Hope and Healing in Indiana Prisons - Phase II

    Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

    $719,800
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek

    $682,949
    Indianapolis, IN
    2025

    CRT - Engage: Collective Impact 1.0

    Eskenazi Health Foundation

    $534,954
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Charitable contribution

    IUPUI University Library

    $507,441
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Philanthropic Studies Archive

    University of Southern California

    $500,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Center of Neurosurgical Excellence

    Lustgarten Foundation

    $500,000
    Woodbury, NY2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc

    $457,704
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Second Helpings Inc

    $445,863
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Peace Learning Center

    $441,128
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Englewood Community Development Corp

    $425,945
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Housing to Recovery Initiative Providence Place

    Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc

    $408,211
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Indy Public Safety Foundation Inc

    $383,918
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Empower Mentors

    Purdue Foundation

    $354,652
    West Lafayette, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Indiana University Foundation

    $346,460
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Apply to: I3200113343 (Ballet Fund at Jacobs)

    Friends of Holliday Park Inc

    $330,666
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE)

    $327,686
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    CAFE Investing in the Far Eastside Community

    The Domestic Violence Network

    $320,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Expanding Domestic Violence Training to Promote Equitable Access to Culturally Appropriate Services and Resources

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis

    $312,688
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Latinas Welding Guild

    $307,825
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Equitable Employees

    New Beginnings Church Inc

    $306,825
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    New Beginnings Zoom Zoom

    Groundwork Indy

    $305,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Groundwork Ground corp & Green team program support

    Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis

    $305,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Trusted Mentors

    $300,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Mentoring Adults and Young Adults to Prevent Homelessness

    Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana

    $300,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Program Manager

    Union for Reform Judaism

    $300,000
    Zionsville, IN2025

    GUCI-The Athletic Pavilion and Aquatic Center

    New City Church

    $296,511
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    2024 Distribution

    Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee

    $283,545
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    MCRC

    Thomas Ridley's 1 Like Me

    $283,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Elevation Capacity Building Grant award

    DREAM Alive Inc

    $282,017
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Brookside Community Development Corp

    $278,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Center of Wellness for Urban Women Inc

    $275,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Elevation Capacity Building Grant award

    A Better Way Outreach Inc

    $275,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Elevation Capacity Building Grant award

    Martin Luther King Community Center

    $267,500
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Additional support for Elevation Rd 6 grant

    Project Free University

    $264,200
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Program Needs and Expenses

    Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center

    $256,681
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    National VISION Project

    Mended Arrows Academy of Barbering Inc

    $256,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Sled Corporation

    $250,995
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Corey's House for renovations

    Central Indiana Youth for Christ

    $250,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    CIYFC Holistically Supports Youth in the Marion County Community

    Michigan Saves Inc

    $250,000
    Bloomington, IN2025

    Indiana Energy Independence Fund

    Community Health Network Foundation

    $250,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Certified Peer Recovery Specialists: Guides Through Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

    Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation

    $250,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    VOICES Healing Centered Housing Initiative

    DePauw University

    $250,000
    Greencastle, IN2025

    Match for AD

    Indiana University Health

    $249,381
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Supporting IU Health's Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program

    Pathway Resource Center Inc

    $240,000
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    Driven 2 Success (D2S) Micro Transit Transportation Program

    Indiana Landmarks

    $235,500
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion

    Elevate Indianapolis

    $234,277
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion