Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation Inc
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1992, the Foundation serves as a grantmaking entity that supports the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance and its members through special initiatives designed to expand and strengthen philanthropy across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+170.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$775K
-65.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$775K
-65.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Foundation supports the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Inc and its members through special initiatives that support or expand philanthropy in Indiana.
Primary funding focus areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building
The Foundation primarily directs its grantmaking efforts within Indiana.
Grantmaking
The Foundation's grantmaking supports initiatives that strengthen the philanthropic infrastructure and capacity of Indiana's grantmaking community.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Indiana, with support extending to grantmakers in all 92 Indiana counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total assets: $2,337,720
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue (2023): $775,000
- Expenses (2023): $2,250,000
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,337,720 | $864,562 | $2,337,719 |
| Revenue | $2,248,163 | $775,003 | $2,248,164 |
| Expenses | $775,005 | $2,248,160 | $1,968,427 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3 | $3 | $4 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President/CEO: Ms. Claudia Cummings
- Registered Agent: Marilee Steckler
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brienne Hooker | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFF SMALL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE OVERBEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TIM MURPHY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEIRA AMSTUTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETE MCCOWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Claudia Cummings | President & CEO | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation operates in connection with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, which administers several key programs:
Indiana Land Protection Alliance receives $500,000 award from Lilly Foundation**GIFT Technical Assistance Program:** Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to over 90 community foundations and affiliate funds participating in the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. In 2024, the program conducted approximately 50 training events with nearly 900 participants.
**Community Foundation Internships (CFI) Program:** Provides Indiana community foundations participating in the GIFT initiative access to grant dollars and internship opportunities.
Indiana Land Protection Alliance receives $500,000 award from Lilly FoundationThe Indiana Philanthropy Alliance collectively represents over 1,200 foundations in Indiana that award more than $6 billion in grants annually.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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