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EIN 45-4618430

The Indianapolis Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
The Indianapolis Foundation mobilizes people, ideas, and investment to make an Indianapolis community where all individuals have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential, no matter place, race, or identity.
Total revenues
$58,478,024
2023
Total expenses
$61,335,402
2023
Total assets
$392,217,457
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at The Indianapolis Foundation

We help people invest in The causes that matter most to them.
We award grants to effective not-for-profit organizations.
We provide leadership to make central Indiana a better, more beautiful, more equitable community.

Grants made by The Indianapolis Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Indianapolis Cultural TrailTo Be Used at the Organization's Discretion$2,838,427
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation2023 Distribution$1,303,170
Horizon HouseTo Be Used at the Organization's Discretion$1,283,754
...and 417 more grants made totalling $42,174,122

Who funds The Indianapolis Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation (RMFF)Housing To Recovery Fund$500,000
Lilly EndowmentIndiana Community FDN Initiative$250,000
National Urban LeagueDirect Grants To Small Businesses$125,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at The Indianapolis Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Brian PaynePresident and Chief Executive Officer$194,653
Jennifer BartenbachChief Executive Officer$111,848
Erin TannerChief Financial Officer
Grace FindleyChief Development and Partnerships Officer
Leigh Riley EvansVice President Policy and Equity
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Indianapolis Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$45,000,211
Program services$963,833
Investment income and dividends$3,566,991
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,946,989
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$58,478,024

Form 990s for The Indianapolis Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-03990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-25990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $90,000 from The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
615 N Alabama St 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Phone
(317) 634-2423
IRS details
EIN
45-4618430
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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