Indiana AIDS Fund Inc
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc is an Indianapolis-based public charity, formed in 2018, that supports efforts to eliminate HIV infections and improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS. Its 2024 filing describes grants to organizations and staffing for grantmaking and related programming.
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Indiana AIDS Fund Inc gave $425K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $424,734
- -58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,612
- -51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,196
- Total assets
- $299,530
- -64.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Indiana AIDS Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 429 East Vermont St 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 630-1805
Website: https://indianaaidsfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Indiana AIDS Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana University Research ($103K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 30 grants of 69 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 5% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Indiana AIDS Fund Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2024) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Research Bloomington, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $103,077 |
| Indy Pride Indianapolis, IN | Mpox Funding | $65,000 |
| AIDS Ministries AIDS Assist South Bend, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $61,843 |
| Bu Wellness Indianapolis, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $48,580 |
| Step up Inc Indianapolis, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $32,848 |
| Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection Ft Wayne, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $31,196 |
| Aliveness Project of NW Indiana Hammond, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $24,652 |
| Matthew 25 AIDS Services Henderson, KY | HIV Care Formula Grants | $22,798 |
| Aspire Indiana Health Anderson, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $17,010 |
| Clark County Health Department Jeffersonville, IN | HIV Care Formula Grants | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,530 | $1,799,194 | $1,515,244 | $424,734 | 11 | $7,786 |
| 2023 | $836,030 | $2,717,653 | $2,500,852 | $1,025,699 | 13 | $5,306 |
| 2022 | $811,782 | $2,525,093 | $2,271,453 | $811,453 | 12 | $832 |
| 2021 | $675,274 | $2,463,300 | $2,493,506 | $815,232 | 13 | $96 |
| 2020 | $252,012 | $4,124,685 | $3,877,955 | $2,037,440 | 20 | $171 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is committed to eliminating new HIV infections and improving the health and well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS. Its 2024 filing summarizes its mission as “End epidemics, fight stigma, promote health.”
The filing identifies care coordination and client engagement, mental health services, education, HIV research and young scholars support, housing services, legislative advocacy, linkage to care, medical services, and testing and prevention as funding areas. The grants listed in the 2024 filing went primarily to Indiana recipients, including organizations whose own stated missions cover LGBTQ+ community programs, support for people affected by HIV/AIDS, primary health care for medically underserved populations, and comprehensive care and services for people living with or at risk for HIV.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 11 grants totaling $424,734. Grants ranged from $5,230 to $103,077, with a median of $31,196. The largest awards included $103,077 to Indiana University Research for HIV Care Formula Grants; $65,000 to Indy Pride for Mpox funding; and $61,843 to AIDS Ministries AIDS Assist for HIV Care Formula Grants.
Other 2024 awards included $48,580 to BU Wellness, $32,848 to Step Up Inc, $31,196 to Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection, $24,652 to Aliveness Project of NW Indiana, $22,798 to Matthew 25 AIDS Services, $17,010 to Aspire Indiana Health, $12,500 to Clark County Health Department, and $5,230 to The Damien Center. The filing says grants are monitored according to project complexity and requirements; monitoring may include monthly or quarterly narrative and budget reports, site visits, and discussions with grantee staff.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sean Obermeyer as chair, Gloria King as vice-chair, Ryan Cromer as secretary/treasurer, and Michael Butler, Samir Gupta MD, Joyce Hertko, Matthew Holley, Jon Markee, Michelle McBroom, and Robert Schmid as trustees.
The organization’s website lists Jason Grisell as president and CEO; Stephen Everett as vice president of programs; Ebony Barney as VP of National Service and AmeriCorps Program Director; Danielle Boberschmidt as program associate; James Budden as director of compliance and program manager; Ryan McConnell as program director; and Erin McDonald as office manager.
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc is led by Jason Grisell, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Grisell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Obermeyer
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Co-Chair, 2022
Board Co-Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Markee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McBroom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schmid
Trustee
Co-Chairman → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Summers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samir Gupta MD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Thereiac
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Holley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Hertko
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria King
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Cromer
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brad Jacklin (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: James Spain (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ninya Bostic (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Peter Slaymaker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christian Smeltzer (2020–2021) — Trustee-
- Former: Lisa Vielee (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Indiana AIDS Fund Inc
How much does Indiana AIDS Fund Inc give each year?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc gave $425K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 13 grants.
What is Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $31,196, and its average grant was $38,612, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Indiana AIDS Fund Inc give grants?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does Indiana AIDS Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "HIV Care Formula Grants" (10 grants).
Who are Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indiana University Research ($103,077), Indy Pride ($65,000) and AIDS Ministries AIDS Assist ($61,843), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Indiana AIDS Fund Inc?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Indiana AIDS Fund Inc fund?
The organization states that it is committed to eliminating new HIV infections and improving the health and well-being of people living with HIV and AIDS. Its 2024 filing summarizes its mission as “End epidemics, fight stigma, promote health.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Indiana AIDS Fund Inc?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check indianaaidsfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's EIN?
Indiana AIDS Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0918594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Indiana AIDS Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/indiana-aids-fund-inc-morg_8a2b9aaa2c8647e5b39ae69d16f1d8f3
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